Category: News
Yahaya Bello: Court Adjourns to Rule on Admissibility of Deed of Assignment, Irrevocable Power of Attorney
ABUJA, Nigeria – March 9, 2026 Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday adjourned proceedings to deliver a ruling on the admissibility of a Deed of Assignment and an Irrevocable Power of Attorney tendered by the (EFCC) in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, . The documents are…
World Bank Country Director Inaugurates Schools, Flyover, and Dualised Roads in Borno
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, March 2, 2026 The Country Director, Dr. Mathew Varghis, has officially inaugurated three newly constructed schools, a modern flyover, and three expanded dualised township roads in Borno State. The landmark ceremony, held in Maiduguri, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing development partnership between the World Bank and the Borno State…
PROF. AMUPITAN SEEKS NPC’S SUPPORT TO REBUILD TRUST, SAFEGUARD CREDIBLE 2027 GENERAL ELECTIONS
Abuja, Nigeria – 2 March 2026 The Chairman of the (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has appealed to the (NPC) and other critical stakeholders to intensify collaborative efforts aimed at rebuilding public trust and reinforcing peaceful participation in Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 General Election.Prof. Amupitan made the appeal on Monday, 2 March…
Nigeria Moves to Safeguard Petroleum Revenues as Implementation of Executive Order 9 Begins
Federal Ministry of FinanceAbuja On February 26, 2026, the Implementation Committee for Executive Order 9 of 2026 held its inaugural meeting. This meeting was convened pursuant to Executive Order 9 of 2026, issued by , to safeguard Federal revenues and strengthen the management of petroleum revenue flows. The Committee reaffirmed the President’s directive that revenues…
NELFUND ADVANCES EDUCATION ACCESS NATIONWIDE
Abuja, Nigeria — March 2, 2026 The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has once again reaffirmed its role as a major catalyst for broadening access to higher education across the nation with continued disbursements to students for the 2025/2026 academic session. The initiative, part of the Federal Government’s strategic efforts to remove financial barriers to…
NELFUND ADVANCES EDUCATION ACCESS NATIONWIDE
Abuja, Nigeria, March 2, 2026 The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has continued its 2025/2026 academic session disbursements, releasing funds for tuition and upkeep allowances to thousands of students across multiple tertiary institutions nationwide. This latest round of payments underscores the Federal Government’s sustained commitment to expanding access to quality higher education and reducing the…
Popular Anambra Native Doctor Akwa Okuko Sentenced To Two Years Jail Term
Awka, Anambra State – March 2, 2026 A popular Anambra native doctor, , widely known as Akwa Okuko, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment after pleading guilty to charges brought against him by the . Ndem Kalu reports that the high-profile native doctor, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and ostentatious display of wealth, admitted…
NDLEA Arrests Cocaine Kingpin After 13 Years on the Run, Busts Secret Imo Drug Lab
Lagos, Nigeria, March 2, 2026 The (NDLEA) has arrested a suspected drug kingpin, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, bringing to an end a 13-year manhunt following multiple cocaine and heroin seizures linked to him.Chidiebere was initially arrested in 2013 over the shipment of cocaine into Nigeria and was arraigned before Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High…
FAAN APPEALS FOR PATIENCE AND COOPERATION AS GO CASHLESS PROGRAMME COMMENCES
Lagos & Abuja, March 2, 2026 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has appealed to motorists and airport users for patience and cooperation as its Go Cashless Programme officially came into full operation on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The initiative commenced at the access gates of the and the , in alignment with the…
TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI CRUSH MULTIPLE ISWAP ATTACKS IN GAJIRAM, GAJIGANA, MAYANTI, AND RECOVER HEAVY ARMS AND AMMUNITIONS
Nigeria, March 2, 2026Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated resilience and battlefield dominance by decisively foiling coordinated attacks by (ISWAP) on Forward Operating Bases in , and , while intensifying offensive operations across Sector 2. The failed assaults, launched between the late hours of February 28 and…