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Kebbi State Lists Gains of Sokoto-Badagry Highway, Praises Tinubu’s Transformative Leadership
Kebbi State, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 The Kebbi State Government has highlighted the expected economic and infrastructural benefits of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project, describing it as a major milestone under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. State officials noted that the highway project is expected to boost regional connectivity, improve transportation…
VP Shettima Pledges FG’s Support for Bill to Expand ICSAN Mandate
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged the Federal Government’s support for the speedy passage of a bill seeking to expand the mandate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria. The Vice President made the pledge while speaking at the institute’s 60th anniversary celebration, where he commended ICSAN…
APC Sets Dates for Screening of Senate and House of Reps Aspirants
Abuja, Nigeria,May 6, 2026 The All Progressives Congress has announced the screening schedule for aspirants contesting Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the party’s primary elections. According to a statement issued by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the screening exercise for Senate aspirants is scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 9 and…
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…
President Tinubu Appoints Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to Commodity Exchange Board
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to the Board of the Commodity Exchange. The appointment forms part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance efficiency within Nigeria’s commodity trading and agricultural value chain sector. Industry stakeholders say the inclusion…
NPF Nasarawa Command Foils Midnight Abduction, One Suspect Dies in Gun Battle
Nasarawa State, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a suspected kidnapping syndicate in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area, arresting eight suspects and recovering two AK-47 rifles. According to a statement by the police, the operation followed intelligence reports that armed men invaded the community at…
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…
2027: VP Shettima Submits President Tinubu’s Nomination Forms to APC
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has submitted the nomination forms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during the submission process, Shettima rallied party members and supporters behind the President’s re-election bid, stating that Tinubu has demonstrated the capacity and leadership needed…
NNPC Limited Headlines OTC 2026 in Houston
Houston, Texas, United States, May 7, 2026 The 2026 Offshore Technology Conference 2026 officially opened at NRG Park in Houston, bringing together energy professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders from over 100 countries for one of the world’s leading offshore energy events. Representing NNPC Limited at the conference were the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Dapo Segun,…
Troops of 12 Brigade Rescue Kidnapped Victims, Foil Terrorist Logistics Movement in Kogi State
Kogi State, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 Troops of the Nigerian Army under 12 Brigade have rescued kidnapped victims and disrupted suspected terrorist logistics movement during coordinated operations in Kogi State. The operation, according to military sources, was part of ongoing efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of action and movement within the North Central region….