Presidency Defends Electoral Act 2026, Slams Opposition Allegations as Reckless
The Presidency has firmly defended the newly signed Electoral Act 2026, rejecting allegations by opposition parties that the legislation undermines Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the administration described the claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) as “reckless” and “spurious.” The parties […]
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri Warns Drug Peddlers, Orders More Demolitions in Yenagoa
By Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Yenagoa Governor Douye Diri has intensified the Bayelsa State government’s crackdown on illicit drug peddling and criminal activities, warning that more demolitions of identified hideouts will follow across Yenagoa and other parts of the state. Speaking at the 42nd State Security Council meeting at Government House in Yenagoa, the governor reaffirmed his […]
Tinubu Approves Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone; Kogi Governor Ododo Seeks Investors
Kogi State has taken a significant step toward industrial revival with the official licensing of the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone, approved earlier by President Bola Tinubu in November 2025. The license was presented in Abuja to Governor Usman Ododo by Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA). […]
FG Advances Research Financing to Accelerate Enterprise Growth and Innovation
The Federal Government of Nigeria is taking decisive steps to enhance research financing, aiming to accelerate commercialisation and enterprise development across the country. This was announced by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, during the Nigeria-EU Science and Innovation Day in Abuja, which brought together policymakers, researchers, innovators, and private-sector stakeholders. […]
Transcorp Hotels Posts N97bn Revenue in 2025, Rewards Shareholders with N1.30 Dividend
Transcorp Hotels Plc recorded a robust financial performance in 2025, posting N97 billion in revenue, marking a 38% increase over the previous year. At its 12th annual general meeting in Abuja, Chairman Awele Elumelu highlighted that strong management, corporate governance, and shareholder support drove the remarkable growth. “We’ve ended the year with N97bn in revenue, […]
Ekiti Amotekun Arrests Five Suspected Gunmen, Seizes Weapons and Charms
The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has successfully apprehended five suspected gunmen who were intercepted in Ekiti West Local Government Area, authorities confirmed on February 25, 2026. According to Adeleye Adewale, State Communications Officer for Amotekun, the suspects were intercepted in the Itawure area after alighting from a vehicle at a motor park near a local […]
466 Plateau Christian Pilgrims Set for Israel, Jordan Trip March 5
The Plateau State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has confirmed that 466 Christian pilgrims from Plateau State will depart for Israel and Jordan on March 5, 2026, as part of its second batch for the 2026 Holy Land pilgrimage. The Executive Secretary of the board, Wanson Yusufu Bagu, disclosed that the pilgrimage mobilisation began in November […]
Lagos Refers Simi’s Resurfaced Tweets to Police for Preliminary Investigation
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has referred the controversy surrounding resurfaced tweets linked to popular Nigerian singer Simi to the Commissioner of Police for a preliminary investigation. The development follows public outrage over old social media posts, reportedly from 2012 and 2013, that recently resurfaced online. The tweets began trending shortly […]
Opposition Leaders Urge National Assembly to Begin Fresh Electoral Act Amendment
Prominent opposition leaders have called on the National Assembly to commence a fresh amendment of the Electoral Act, citing the need to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The demand was made during a high-level press conference held in Abuja on Thursday, bringing together key figures from the African Democratic Congress […]
FBI Fires Agents Linked to Trump Classified Documents Probe
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has dismissed at least six agents connected to the 2022 classified documents investigation involving former and current US President Donald Trump, according to multiple US media reports. The probe centered on allegations that Trump retained sensitive government records at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida after leaving office following his first […]