Category: Power
EFCC Presents More Witnesses in Alleged N27bn Fraud Trial of Darius Ishaku, Yero
Abuja, Nigeria,Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The trial of former Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku, and former Permanent Secretary in the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, continued at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting additional witnesses. The defendants are facing a…
President Tinubu Endorses Hamzat as APC Consensus Governorship Candidate for Lagos 2027 Election
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed the decision of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC) to present Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. The endorsement follows internal consultations within the party’s leadership structure…
Nigerian Army Strengthens Operational Excellence with Standardized Evaluation Framework
Abuja, Nigeria, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to improve operational efficiency and institutional performance through the introduction of a Standardized Evaluation Framework. This was the focus of a sensitization seminar organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites, Asokoro, Abuja….
Governor Yusuf Directs KASITDA to Deploy Digital Application for Urban Planning in Kano
Kano, Nigeria, Tuesday, April 29, 2026 Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the State Information and Communication Development Agency (KASITDA) to deploy a newly developed digital application for the Urban Planning Office as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s Digital Transformation Agenda. The directive was disclosed during a strategic working visit to…
Police Leadership Orders Dismissal, Prosecution of Officers Over Effurun Shooting Incident
Abuja, Nigeria, Tuesday, April 29, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has announced disciplinary actions following the fatal shooting incident that occurred on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State, which led to the death of Mr. Mene Ogidi. According to the Force, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, immediately ordered the withdrawal of all…
Financial Literacy: NNPC Foundation Trains Batch A Stream 2 Corps Members
Abuja, Nigeria — April 29, 2026 The NNPC Foundation Ltd./Gte has continued its corporate social responsibility drive on youth empowerment with the training of Batch A, Stream 2 corps members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in financial literacy and entrepreneurship.The training, which took place over the weekend at the NYSC Orientation Camp in…
Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, End Conflict if US Lifts Blockade
Tehran, Iran, Monday, April 27, 2026 Iran has reportedly proposed a deal to the United States, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring an end to ongoing hostilities if Washington agrees to lift its blockade on the strategic waterway. According to reports, the proposal was conveyed to US officials through Pakistan, with sources…
Malami Accuses EFCC of Inflating Asset Values to Secure Forfeiture Order
Abuja, Nigeria,Monday, April 27, 2026 Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of inflating the value of his assets in a bid to mislead the court and obtain an interim forfeiture order. Malami described the action as a “manifest exaggeration,” alleging…
Iran FM Blames US for Failure of Talks After Landing in Russia
Saint Petersburg, Russia — April 27, 2026 Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Monday blamed the United States for the collapse of recent diplomatic talks, shortly after arriving in Russia as part of a high-level shuttle diplomacy aimed at ending ongoing hostilities. Speaking in Saint Petersburg, Araghchi said Washington’s “excessive demands” were responsible for the…
Anambra 2025: Prof. Obiora Okonkwo Declares Governorship Bid Under APC
United Nigeria Airlines Chairman Vows to Unseat Soludo in November Election Prominent businessman and Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has officially declared his intention to contest the Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled for November 8, 2025. Okonkwo, who is running under the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the announcement at the inauguration…