Tag: Nigeria
Northern States Governors’ Forum Holds Closed-Door Meeting on Security, Education, and Infrastructure
March 31, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria The Northern States Governors’ Forum is currently holding a closed-door meeting in Abuja, with key issues such as security, education, and infrastructure topping the agenda. The high-level meeting is aimed at assessing the current security situation across the northern region, as well as addressing other pressing challenges affecting development and…
$62,500 and €36,020 Fraud: Man Bags 30 Years Imprisonment in Lagos
March 30, 2026, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, March 30, 2026, convicted and sentenced Olumuyiwa Teniola Idowu and his company, Tennyvans Nigeria Limited, to a total of 30 years imprisonment on a six-count charge bordering on stealing and failure to declare…
2026 APC National Convention: As Eagle Square Beckons
Eagle Square, March 30, 2026 Preparations are in top gear for the 2026 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with Eagle Square set to host the high-profile political gathering. As part of the planning structure, Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), has…
Commandant Nigerian Army Armour School Pledges Continuous Quality Training, Commends Operation HADIN KAI
Maiduguri, March 30, 2026 The Commandant of the Nigerian Army Armour School (NAAS), Abubakar Ahmed, has commended the resilience and operational successes of troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), pledging continued commitment to the training of competent armour personnel in support of the mission. The Commandant made this known…
YILWATDA: At 74, President Tinubu Stands Tall as the Architect of a New Nigeria
Nigeria, March 30, 2026 The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, describing him as a transformative leader and architect of a new Nigeria. Speaking on behalf of the party’s National Working Committee, leaders, stakeholders, and supporters across the…
VP Kashim Shettima Charges NCS to Sustain World-Class Standards for ‘Made-in-Nigeria’ Products
Nigeria, March 30, 2026 The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has charged the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to sustain world-class standards in the promotion and regulation of ‘Made-in-Nigeria’ products. The Vice President gave the directive as part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government of Nigeria to boost local production, enhance export quality, and…
EFCC Arrests Company Representative Over Alleged N993m Fraud in Ilorin
Ilorin, March 30, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, has arrested a company representative, Kofoworola Motunrayo Kolawole, over an alleged fraud amounting to N993,247,796.70. Kolawole, 37, was arrested following a petition submitted to the Commission by Predictus Remit Limited, a subsidiary of Fairmoney Microfinance Bank. According to the petitioner, Kolawole,…
FG Partners with Yobe State to Deploy $5M Solar Power for Health and Education Institutions
Yobe State, March 30, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has partnered with the Yobe State Government to deploy a $5 million solar power project aimed at improving electricity supply to health and education institutions across the state. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen critical infrastructure in underserved communities, particularly in the…
NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden in Dry Fish, Arrests Suspected Drug Kingpins Nationwide
Lagos State , March 30, 2026 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignment of cocaine concealed in the heads of imported dry stock fish, popularly known as Okporoko, and arrested a suspected drug trafficker linked to an international syndicate. The arrest followed credible intelligence on the group’s trans-border operations, prompting…
FCT High Court Issues Arrest Warrant for PDP Chairman Kabiru Turaki
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kabiru Turaki, over his failure to appear in court for arraignment. The presiding judge, Justice U. P. Kekemeke, ruled that the defendant failed to provide a valid reason…