Category: News
Renewed Hope Ambassadors Tour Newly Constructed Kebbi State Secretariat
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, May 7, 2026 Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, alongside Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Umar Abubakar Tafida, joined members of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors on an inspection tour of the newly constructed State Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi. Others on the tour included Senior Special Assistant…
President Tinubu Appoints Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to Commodity Exchange Board
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to the Board of the Commodity Exchange. The appointment forms part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance efficiency within Nigeria’s commodity trading and agricultural value chain sector. Industry stakeholders say the inclusion…
NPF Nasarawa Command Foils Midnight Abduction, One Suspect Dies in Gun Battle
Nasarawa State, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a suspected kidnapping syndicate in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area, arresting eight suspects and recovering two AK-47 rifles. According to a statement by the police, the operation followed intelligence reports that armed men invaded the community at…
NDDC Inspects Kaa–Ataba Bridge, Expresses Satisfaction with Project Progress
Rivers State, Nigeria,May 7, 2026 The Niger Delta Development Commission has expressed satisfaction with the level of work on the Kaa–Ataba Bridge project in Rivers State following an inspection visit by officials of the commission. The inspection was part of ongoing efforts by the commission to monitor key infrastructure projects across the Niger Delta region…
2027: VP Shettima Submits President Tinubu’s Nomination Forms to APC
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has submitted the nomination forms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during the submission process, Shettima rallied party members and supporters behind the President’s re-election bid, stating that Tinubu has demonstrated the capacity and leadership needed…
Troops of 12 Brigade Rescue Kidnapped Victims, Foil Terrorist Logistics Movement in Kogi State
Kogi State, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 Troops of the Nigerian Army under 12 Brigade have rescued kidnapped victims and disrupted suspected terrorist logistics movement during coordinated operations in Kogi State. The operation, according to military sources, was part of ongoing efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of action and movement within the North Central region….
Kano Government, Chinese Companies Sign Major Contracts to Rehabilitate Tamburawa and Challawa Water Facilities
Kano, Nigeria,Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Kano State Government, through the Ministry of Water Resources, has signed major contracts with Chinese construction companies for the rehabilitation and restoration of critical water infrastructure at the Tamburawa and Challawa Water Treatment Plants, marking a significant step in efforts to improve access to potable water across the state….
FG Deepens Defence Industry Partnerships at SAHA 2026 in Türkiye
Abuja, Nigeria | May 7, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has strengthened efforts to deepen international defence cooperation and expand indigenous military capabilities through strategic engagements at the ongoing SAHA 2026 Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Türkiye.The high-level engagements, led by officials of the Defence Headquarters and representatives of the Ministry of Defence, focused…
Alleged ₦80.2bn Kogi Fraud: Witness Narrates How Ali Bello Paid Millions in Cash for Maitama Property Project
Abuja, Nigeria — May 7, 2026 A prosecution witness, PW14, Shehu Bello, on Thursday narrated before the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, how Ali Bello allegedly made several cash payments amounting to millions of naira for the construction of a property located at Plot 1891, Dala Hills, Maitama, Abuja.The witness gave the testimony during…
Nigeria Reaffirms Economic Cooperation With Russia At High-Level Bilateral Engagement
Abuja, Nigeria — May 7, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with Russia during a high-level bilateral engagement involving key officials from both countries.The meeting focused on expanding trade relations, industrial development, investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships in critical sectors of the economy, including energy, agriculture, technology,…