Bayelsa Governor Diri Sacks Paramount Ruler, Eseimokumo, Chiefs; Sets Up Interim Governing Committee
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has ordered the immediate removal of the paramount ruler of Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Okosughe Benson Eseimokumo, following a prolonged and violent conflict in the area. The governor also directed the dissolution of the Ogboinbiri council of chiefs,…
President Of The Senate Commends Resilience Of Nigerian Workers
Abuja, Nigeria — May 1, 2026 President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerian workers on the occasion of International Workers’ Day 2026, commending their resilience, hard work, and patriotism in the face of economic challenges. In his May Day message, Akpabio described workers as the true heroes of Nigeria’s democracy and the driving…
Olukoyede To Fintechs: Guide Your Platforms Against Fraudsters
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged Financial Technology companies across Nigeria to strengthen their systems against the activities of fraudsters exploiting digital financial platforms. Olukoyede gave the charge on Thursday, April 30, 2026, while addressing chief executive officers of fintech…
Kano APC Endorses President Tinubu, Governor Kabir For Second Term
Kano, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as the party’s candidates for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement followed a stakeholders’ meeting held in Kano, where party leaders and key members expressed support for the…
IGP Disu Pays Operational Visit To Akwa Ibom, Presides Over Passing-Out Ceremony Of 1,068 Retrained Constables
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has undertaken an operational visit to Akwa Ibom State, where he presided over the passing-out ceremony of 1,068 retrained police constables. During the visit, the IGP paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno,…
Renewed Hope On The Move: National Media Tour Begins With North West Infrastructure Inspection
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Renewed Hope National Media Tour for the North West has officially commenced, marking a new phase in governance engagement focused on transparency, evidence-based reporting, and direct public accountability. The tour was flagged off in Abuja by the Presidential Communications Team in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, with…
INEC Welcomes New National Commissioner, Reaffirms Commitment To 2027 General Election Preparations
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally received a newly appointed National Commissioner, Jamila Abubakar Sadiq Manafa, following her swearing-in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, described the appointment as timely and strategic, noting that it comes at a critical phase in the Commission’s electoral…
DG Nema Takes Disaster Risk Reduction Awareness To Primary School Pupils In Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, has taken disaster risk reduction awareness to pupils of LEA Primary School, Durumi, Abuja, as part of efforts to promote safety education among young Nigerians. The visit formed part of NEMA’s ongoing campaign to build a culture of…
Customs Drives Compliance, Sensitises Stakeholders On B’odogwu Digital System
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified efforts to strengthen compliance and improve operational efficiency through a sensitisation programme on the B’Odogwu digital system. The engagement, held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Command’s Conference Hall in Abuja, brought together…
ADC Leadership Dispute: Supreme Court Vacates Court Of Appeal Order On Status Quo Ante Bellum
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Supreme Court of Nigeria has vacated an earlier order of the Court of Appeal directing parties in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to maintain the status quo ante bellum. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the apex court set aside the interim directive of…