Month: September 2026

The New Nigeria Peoples Party has denied joining any political coalition or reaching an agreement with other parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s founder, Dr Boniface Aniebonam, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday. Aniebonam also warned the public against individuals allegedly posing as NNPP leaders or candidates, saying some expelled members were falsely presenting themselves as party officials. He said the authentic […]

The Federal Government has called on African countries to work together to develop and add value to the continent’s mineral resources instead of exporting raw materials. The call was made at a high-level roundtable on critical minerals development in Africa held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said Africa must focus on processing, refining […]

The Ekiti State Government has urged residents to maintain personal and environmental hygiene and undergo regular medical check-ups to prevent diseases and detect health conditions early. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Oyebanji Filani, gave the advice in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday while flagging off a three-day health awareness and medical outreach. Filani urged residents not to wait until they become seriously ill before seeking medical attention, stressing […]

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-member independent committee to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, inaugurated the committee in Abuja on Tuesday, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive for a comprehensive investigation. The committee is chaired by retired DSS Deputy Director-General, Jonathan Kure, while former […]

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has urged frontline marshals to uphold discipline, integrity, fairness and professionalism in the discharge of their duties. Mohammed gave the charge during a two-day capacity-building programme for frontline marshals of the RS10 Sokoto Sector Command. Represented by the Zonal Corps Marshal, ACM Fredrick Ogidan, he said the training was aimed at strengthening the competence and operational effectiveness of personnel. […]

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has urged residents to support government and security agencies in the fight against kidnapping, cultism and other forms of criminality in the state. The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Security and Public Safety, Festus Ebea, made the call in Benin during a programme organised by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to mark the International Day of Peace. Okpebholo said security agencies were […]

The Federal Government has ruled out any immediate increase in electricity tariffs, saying it has raised N1.23 trillion towards addressing the estimated N3.3 trillion debt in the power sector. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this in Abuja while marking his first 100 days in office. Tegbe said the government was focused on stabilising the electricity market, improving power supply and resolving financial challenges across the sector rather than […]