Tag: Nigeria
Minister Alake Calls for United African Approach to Strengthen Mineral Economy
Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, April 27, 2026 The Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, Dele Alake, has called for stronger regional cooperation among African nations to position the continent as a key player in global mineral supply chains. He made the call while speaking at the Kenya Mining Investment…
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…
Lagos GAC Endorses APC Governorship Candidate for 2027 Election
Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 The Governance Advisory Council (GAC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has unanimously endorsed a governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. The endorsement was described as a significant and historic decision by the party’s apex leadership in the state, reflecting internal consensus ahead of the forthcoming…
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…
EFCC Re-Arraigns Lawyer Over Alleged ₦15.7m Land Fraud in Enugu
Enugu, Nigeria,Tuesday, April 29, 2026 The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned a legal practitioner, Barrister Benjamin Chukwuemeka Nwobodo, before the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu, over alleged land fraud involving ₦15.7 million. The defendant is facing a 20-count charge bordering on forgery, possession of…
18 Nigerian Students Secure $2 Million Scholarships to Study at Berklee College of Music
Lagos, Nigeria, Sunday, April 26, 2026 Eighteen Nigerian students have been awarded scholarships worth over $2 million through an initiative led by music star Tiwa Savage in partnership with Berklee College of Music. The programme, which ran for five days from April 22 to April 26, 2026, brought together 120 of Nigeria’s most promising emerging…
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…
EFCC Commends Upright Nigerians, Reaffirms Commitment to Integrity and Anti-Corruption Drive
Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has stated that the Commission not only focuses on investigating and prosecuting fraudsters but also recognises and commends Nigerians who uphold integrity and anti-corruption values. He made this known in Abuja during the Business Grant Award…
Young Nigerians Embrace Mandarin as Key Skill for Global Opportunities
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 A growing number of young Nigerians are breaking language barriers and positioning themselves for global opportunities by learning Mandarin, widely regarded as an essential skill in today’s international job market. Among them is Fatima Zahra Suleiman, who, alongside over 40 others, is part of a new wave of youths…