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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…
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…
FG Cracks Down on Honorary Degree Abuse, Restores Integrity to University Honour’s System
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 The Federal Government has approved major reforms to regulate the award and use of honorary degrees in Nigerian universities, aimed at restoring academic integrity and strengthening confidence in the higher education system. Briefing journalists after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa,…
Court Convicts Saleh Mamman Over N33.8 Billion Fraud
Abuja, Nigeria,May 6, 2026 Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering involving the sum of N33.8 billion. The court, however, deferred sentencing until May 13, 2026, following the absence of the former minister in court…
Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Price to ₦1,350 per Litre
Lagos, Nigeria, May 5, 2026 Dangote Refinery has announced an increase in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), raising it by ₦75 from ₦1,275 to ₦1,350 per litre. The adjustment reflects ongoing shifts within the downstream petroleum sector, influenced by market dynamics and operational considerations. The new price is expected to have a…
President Tinubu Congratulates New Kano Deputy Governor, Murtala Garo
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the newly appointed Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Garo, on his emergence. In a statement, the President described Garo’s appointment as well-deserved, noting his track record in public service and commitment to the development of Kano State. He expressed confidence that the new…
Lagos Government Intensifies Enforcement Against Illegal Dumping in Apapa–Iganmu Axis
Lagos, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 The Lagos State Government has raised concern over recurring incidents of illegal waste dumping along the Apapa–Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) axis, despite recent cleanup efforts. According to the government, operatives of the Lagos Waste Management Authority carried out a comprehensive clearing operation in the early hours of May…
Tinubu Meets Global Investors, Reaffirms Economic Reforms in Paris
Paris, France, May 6, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has engaged with global investors in Paris, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to economic reforms anchored on transparency and fiscal discipline. At the meeting, the President outlined the rationale behind the swift implementation of key policy measures, emphasizing the need to stabilise the economy, attract investment, and…
Nigerian Correctional Service destroys contraband, reinforces prison discipline
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 The Nigerian Correctional Service has intensified efforts to enforce discipline and enhance security across custodial centres nationwide with the destruction of seized contraband items. The Service confirmed that items destroyed include mobile phones, laptops, and hard drugs recovered during routine searches conducted in correctional facilities. According to officials, the…
Troops arrest suspected terrorists, informant, drug peddlers; rescue victims, recover explosives in North East
Maiduguri, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have recorded significant operational successes, including the arrest of suspected terrorists and collaborators, rescue of kidnapped civilians, and recovery of explosive devices during coordinated operations across the theatre. In one operation at Ngamdu, troops apprehended two suspected terrorists…