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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to strengthening the nation’s judiciary through improved infrastructure, enhanced welfare and sustained policy support. Wike gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja during a special court session marking the commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year of the Court of Appeal. He explained that the administration has made provisions in the 2025 budget to […]

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has restored 450 megawatts of electricity to the national grid following the completion of scheduled maintenance on the Geregu National Integrated Power Project plant in Kogi State. The four-week extended inspection, carried out by Siemens Energy, was undertaken to improve the plant’s reliability and operational efficiency, while also extending its Equivalent Operating Hours. According to NDPHC, the rehabilitation of the Geregu plant is […]

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government will continue to rebuild trust in public communication through honest, sincere and purposeful engagement with citizens. Idris made the remark on Sunday night in Abuja during the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS) and Dinner, organised by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in collaboration with The Best Strategic […]

The Anambra State Police Command has condemned the attack on a church in Lilu community, Ihiala Local Government Area, which left one person dead and several others injured. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday in Awka, noting that the assault occurred in the early hours of Sunday. According to Ikenga, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, described the attack […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has called on Yoruba people to remain vigilant amid escalating insecurity across Nigeria, warning that recent attacks in northern and central states pose a growing risk to the South-West. In a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by his media aide, Adeola Oloko, the monarch made the remarks in Ode-Omu, Osun State, during the weekend celebration of Ode-Omu Day. Nigeria has witnessed a […]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the immediate deployment of its standby force to the Republic of Benin following the foiling of an attempted military coup in the country. In a statement issued on Sunday, the regional bloc said troops—including personnel from Nigeria—were being mobilised to support the Beninese government and protect constitutional order. ECOWAS Chairman and Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, confirmed that the Nigerian […]

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Alabi, have congratulated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on his 10th coronation anniversary, commending his leadership, influence and unifying role across Yorubaland. In a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin praised the Ooni’s exposure, knowledge and charisma, noting that these qualities have strengthened the influence of […]

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to receive, deliberate on, and possibly ratify the report of the Osun State Screening Appeal Committee today. The report concerns seven governorship aspirants earlier disqualified from participating in the party’s upcoming primary election scheduled for Saturday. The five-member appeal panel, chaired by Senator Tolu Odebiyi, concluded a two-day review of the petitions filed by the affected aspirants […]

A Chinese expatriate kidnapped over three months ago at the BUA Cement Plant in Okpella, Edo State, has regained his freedom. The victim, identified simply as Mr. Wang, was abducted on September 5, 2025, during an attack by gunmen who killed eight operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Edo State Police Command, Moses Yamu, the expatriate […]