Tag: Abuja
Alleged ₦80.2bn Kogi Fraud: Witness Narrates How Maitama Property Was Bought with ₦550m
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 A prosecution witness, Shehu Bello, on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that a property located at No. 1 Ikogosi Spring Close, Maitama, was purchased for ₦550 million and paid for in United States dollars cash in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The…
Court Orders Temporary Forfeiture of 9 Properties Linked to Timipre Sylva
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of nine properties allegedly linked to a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, to the Federal Government. The order was granted by Justice Obiora Egwuatu on April 24 following an ex parte application filed by the…
NNPC Signs Mou With Chinese Firms To Support Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms, Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xinganchen Fuzhou Industrial Park Operation and Management Co Ltd. The agreement is aimed at fostering collaboration through a potential Technical Equity Partnership to support the…
NAHCON launches “Hajj Companion App” to support Nigerian pilgrims
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has launched a new digital platform, the Hajj Companion App, aimed at enhancing the overall pilgrimage experience for Nigerian pilgrims both within and outside the holy land. According to the Commission, the application is designed as an all-in-one guide, offering critical support services…
Stakeholders push for stronger diaspora policies at Abuja meeting
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Key stakeholders in migration and diaspora affairs have called for stronger collaboration and coordinated policies to maximise the contributions of Nigerians living abroad. The call was made during a high-level meeting of the Standing Committee on Diaspora Matters held in Abuja, where participants emphasised the need for more inclusive…
IGP Disu, stakeholders move to establish Police Academy Ogun campus, upgrade colleges nationwide
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has initiated plans to establish a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) in Ogun State, alongside efforts to upgrade and secure accreditation for 42 Police Colleges across the country. The development was discussed during a high-level strategic meeting held at…
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…
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…
Nnpc Limited Records Major Breakthrough With Successful River Niger Crossing On Ob3 Gas Pipeline
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 NNPC Limited has announced a major milestone in Nigeria’s energy infrastructure development, with the successful completion of the River Niger crossing on the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline. The achievement was executed by the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of NNPC Limited, as part of ongoing…
2027: DON’T PULL DOWN THE ROOF – VP SHETTIMA URGES APC UNITY, WARNS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE POLITICS
ABUJA, NIGERIA — APRIL 30, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on leaders, aspirants, and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to exercise restraint and maintain unity as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to gather momentum. In a strongly worded statement titled “2027: Don’t Pull Down the Roof,” Shettima…