The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will today inspect flood-prone areas in Maitama and ongoing infrastructure projects along the Southern Parkway and ISEX corridor. The inspection follows Saturday’s flooding in parts of Abuja after heavy rainfall. Wike is expected to assess the extent of the flooding in Maitama and identify measures to prevent a recurrence before proceeding to inspect ongoing projects. His Senior Special Assistant on […]

Political parties have received the go-ahead from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to begin campaigns for the January 16, 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections from August 19. President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will face Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other candidates. However, several parties are yet to commence campaign activities, with some […]

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempted mass abduction and rescued nine civilians, including an infant, in Unguwar Rogo Village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred on August 16, 2026, after terrorists reportedly attacked civilians travelling along a local route. The terrorists, believed to be led by a suspected kingpin, Mallam Shuaibu, reportedly concealed themselves in a […]

At least 31 state governments spent an estimated N252.26 billion on security-related activities between January and June 2026, amid persistent killings, kidnappings, banditry and other criminal activities across the country. An analysis of state budget performance reports obtained from Open Nigerian States showed that Kogi recorded the highest expenditure at N34.67 billion, followed by Plateau with N23.69 billion and Bauchi with N22.35 billion. The three states accounted for about N80.70 […]