Category: News
FG Secures Agreements for Ambassador-Designates from Ten Countries
March 31, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided an update on the ongoing process of securing acceptance, also known as agréments, for Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassadors-designate. The process is progressing steadily, with agréments already received from ten countries: the United Kingdom, France, United States of America, Ireland, Qatar, Republic of Benin,…
WD 2026: CGC Adeniyi Hosts Surprise Appreciation Event for NCS Women
March 27, 2026,Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday, March 27, 2026, marked the 2026 International Women’s Day with a surprise appreciation event for female officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The event, held at the Customs House in Maitama, attracted a large gathering of officers across ranks, alongside members…
Alleged $6bn Mambila Power Fraud: Court Adjourns Till April 20
March 31, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja, has adjourned proceedings in the trial of former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, until April 20, 2026. Agunloye is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an amended seven-count charge bordering on official corruption…
NAF Leverages Global Platform at UN CSW70 to Advance Gender Inclusion and Operational Effectiveness
March 31, 2026,New York, United States The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reinforced its commitment to gender inclusion as a driver of operational effectiveness through its participation at the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), held from March 9–19, 2026, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York….
NAF Reinforces Air Power Through Advanced Technical Training on AW109 Trekker Helicopter
March 31, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its operational readiness following the successful completion of a six-week specialist training programme on the AgustaWestland AW109 Trekker helicopter at the Leonardo Helicopters facility in Italy. The initiative, carried out under the leadership of the Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke,…
Nigeria Advances Investment-Led Growth at IsDB Group Day in Lagos
March 31, 2026, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has reinforced its transition toward investment-led growth at the IsDB Group Day held in Lagos, marking a clear shift from economic stabilisation to a stronger focus on private capital, productivity, and job creation. With over $2.2 billion already deployed across key sectors, Nigeria’s partnership with…
Troops Arrest Terror Suspect, Kidnapper, Recover Illicit Drugs in North East Operations
March 30, 2026, Borno State, Nigeria Troops under the Operation HADIN KAI have recorded significant operational successes in the North East, including the arrest of a suspected terrorist, a kidnapper, and the recovery of illicit drugs during coordinated operations. In one of the operations, troops arrested a suspected member of the JAS/ISWAP terrorist group, identified…
ADC Welcomes Kwankwaso’s Defection as a Boost
March 31, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the defection of former Kano State Governor and the 2023 presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the move as a major boost to its growing coalition ahead of future elections. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji…
Northern States Governors’ Forum Holds Closed-Door Meeting on Security, Education, and Infrastructure
March 31, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria The Northern States Governors’ Forum is currently holding a closed-door meeting in Abuja, with key issues such as security, education, and infrastructure topping the agenda. The high-level meeting is aimed at assessing the current security situation across the northern region, as well as addressing other pressing challenges affecting development and…
$62,500 and €36,020 Fraud: Man Bags 30 Years Imprisonment in Lagos
March 30, 2026, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, March 30, 2026, convicted and sentenced Olumuyiwa Teniola Idowu and his company, Tennyvans Nigeria Limited, to a total of 30 years imprisonment on a six-count charge bordering on stealing and failure to declare…