Goodluck Jonathan Receives New Bayelsa Deputy Governor Peter Akpe in Yenagoa
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has received the newly appointed Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Peter Akpe, at his residence in Yenagoa. The courtesy visit followed Akpe’s recent appointment and swearing-in as the sixth Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. His emergence comes after the passing of former Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, […]
EPL: Bournemouth 1-1 Sunderland – Cherries Stumble in European Qualification Race
AFC Bournemouth missed the chance to strengthen their European qualification push after settling for a 1-1 draw against Sunderland A.F.C. in Saturday’s Premier League encounter at the Vitality Stadium. The high-stakes EPL clash saw Bournemouth extend their unbeaten run to eight league matches, but the dropped points could prove costly in the race for European […]
Zamfara Insecurity: Dauda Lawal Convenes Emergency Security Meeting Over Bandit Attacks
Dauda Lawal has convened an emergency security meeting following renewed bandit attacks across the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity and protecting lives. The high-level meeting, held at the Government House in Gusau, brought together heads of security agencies and key stakeholders to review the current security framework and implement stronger countermeasures against […]
NCAA Orders Overland Airways to Refund VAT on Pre-2026 Flight Tickets
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed Overland Airways to refund passengers who were wrongly charged Value Added Tax (VAT) on flight tickets purchased before January 1, 2026. The directive followed a clarification by the Nigeria Revenue Service regarding the implementation of the new VAT regime affecting airline tickets. According to the regulator, tickets […]
Tinubu Extends NSCDC Commandant-General Ahmed Audi’s Appointment for Five Years
President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for another five-year term. The reappointment, which took effect on February 27, 2026, was confirmed in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Audi’s […]
Seyi Tinubu Denies Allegations in King Mitchy, VeryDarkMan Controversy
Seyi Tinubu, son of Bola Tinubu, has firmly denied allegations tying him to an escalating online dispute between social media personalities Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Mitchell Mukoro, widely called King Mitchy. The controversy emerged after King Mitchy announced the rapid renovation of a dilapidated school, describing the six-day project as proof […]
Tinubu Meets TY Danjuma at Aso Rock, Signals High-Level Security Talks
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday received former Defence Minister Theophilus Danjuma at the State House, Aso Rock, Abuja, in a meeting that has sparked speculation about national security consultations. Although details of the closed-door discussion were not officially disclosed, the visit underscores Danjuma’s enduring influence in Nigeria’s political and security landscape. The 87-year-old elder statesman […]
21 Ships Discharge Petrol, Diesel and Bulk Cargo at Lagos Ports – NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has confirmed that 21 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and other essential commodities across major Lagos ports, strengthening Nigeria’s fuel supply chain. According to the NPA’s latest shipping position report, the vessels are offloading at Apapa Port, Tin Can Island Port, and Lekki Deep Sea Port. Petrol, Diesel, Aviation […]
Seven Killed in Plateau Attack as Community Holds Mass Burial in Bassa
Residents of Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau State on Saturday conducted a mass burial for seven victims killed in a recent gunmen attack in Miango community, intensifying concerns over insecurity in the region. The solemn ceremony, held at a primary school in Miango, drew grieving families, youth groups, and community leaders demanding urgent government […]
Tinubu Welcomes Lebara Nigeria Launch, Applauds Telecom Sector Growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the official launch of Lebara Nigeria, describing the move as a strong endorsement of Nigeria’s digital economy and investment climate. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the President said the entry of the UK-backed telecom operator reflects growing international confidence in Nigeria as […]