Tag: Nigeria
PMS Tanker Catches Fire in Sabon Gari, No Life Lost
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria | April 7, 2026 A petrol tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) caught fire at a filling station in Sabon Gari area of Zaria, Kaduna State, with no loss of life recorded. According to reports from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the incident occurred at a filling station located within…
Shettima Represents Tinubu at 2026 National Police Day Parade in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria | April 7, 2026 Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, took the salute at the 2026 National Police Day parade held at Eagle Square, Abuja. The event, organized in honour of the Nigeria Police Force, celebrated the dedication, service, and sacrifices of officers across the country. During…
NNPC Ltd. Backs National Community Food Bank Initiative at Presidential Villa Launch
Abuja, Nigeria | April 2, 2026 NNPC Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to national development beyond the energy sector, as it participated in the launch of the National Community Food Bank Trust Fund and the inauguration of its Board of Trustees at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The initiative, spearheaded by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi…
Olukoyede to Girls Guide: Be True to Yourselves, Do the Right Things
Abuja, Nigeria | April 7, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on members of the Girls Guide movement across the country to remain true to themselves and uphold integrity in order to steer clear of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He…
WD 2026: CGC Adeniyi Hosts Surprise Appreciation Event for NCS Women
March 27, 2026,Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday, March 27, 2026, marked the 2026 International Women’s Day with a surprise appreciation event for female officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The event, held at the Customs House in Maitama, attracted a large gathering of officers across ranks, alongside members…
Alleged $6bn Mambila Power Fraud: Court Adjourns Till April 20
March 31, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja, has adjourned proceedings in the trial of former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, until April 20, 2026. Agunloye is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an amended seven-count charge bordering on official corruption…
NAF Leverages Global Platform at UN CSW70 to Advance Gender Inclusion and Operational Effectiveness
March 31, 2026,New York, United States The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reinforced its commitment to gender inclusion as a driver of operational effectiveness through its participation at the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), held from March 9–19, 2026, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York….
Nigeria Advances Investment-Led Growth at IsDB Group Day in Lagos
March 31, 2026, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria has reinforced its transition toward investment-led growth at the IsDB Group Day held in Lagos, marking a clear shift from economic stabilisation to a stronger focus on private capital, productivity, and job creation. With over $2.2 billion already deployed across key sectors, Nigeria’s partnership with…
Troops Arrest Terror Suspect, Kidnapper, Recover Illicit Drugs in North East Operations
March 30, 2026, Borno State, Nigeria Troops under the Operation HADIN KAI have recorded significant operational successes in the North East, including the arrest of a suspected terrorist, a kidnapper, and the recovery of illicit drugs during coordinated operations. In one of the operations, troops arrested a suspected member of the JAS/ISWAP terrorist group, identified…
ADC Welcomes Kwankwaso’s Defection as a Boost
March 31, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the defection of former Kano State Governor and the 2023 presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the move as a major boost to its growing coalition ahead of future elections. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji…