Tag: Nigeria
Police arrest six kidnapping suspects, rescue victims in Kaduna
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against kidnapping, with the arrest of six notorious suspects and the rescue of victims in Kaduna State. The operation was carried out by the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), leading to the arrest of…
4MWp solar mini-grid at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital nears completion
Kano, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 A 4MWp Solar PV mini-grid project at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital is nearing completion under the Renewed Hope Solarisation Programme. The project, driven by the Federal Ministry of Power, is part of broader efforts to improve energy access and ensure reliable electricity supply to critical public institutions across…
NNPC Signs Mou With Chinese Firms To Support Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms, Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xinganchen Fuzhou Industrial Park Operation and Management Co Ltd. The agreement is aimed at fostering collaboration through a potential Technical Equity Partnership to support the…
Jim Ovia to retire as Zenith Bank founder, group chairman
Lagos, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Zenith Bank has announced that its founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, will retire following the conclusion of his tenure. The development marks the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, with Ovia widely credited for building Zenith Bank into a major player in the…
Locally assembled agricultural machinery showcased at Aminu Kano Triangle in Jigawa
Dutse, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Locally assembled agricultural machinery has been showcased at the Aminu Kano Triangle in Jigawa State, as part of activities under the Renewed Hope National Media Tour for the North West region. The initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at promoting local production, boosting agricultural productivity, and supporting…
NAHCON launches “Hajj Companion App” to support Nigerian pilgrims
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has launched a new digital platform, the Hajj Companion App, aimed at enhancing the overall pilgrimage experience for Nigerian pilgrims both within and outside the holy land. According to the Commission, the application is designed as an all-in-one guide, offering critical support services…
APC extends forms sale, submission deadlines, adjusts screening dates for 2027 elections
Abuja, FCT — May 4, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved a further extension of timelines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, as well as the screening process for aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to a press statement signed by the party’s National Publicity…
Social media is not a battlefield command – why the Nigerian Army’s action against Justice Crack is a national security imperative
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 Nigeria’s current security climate continues to place immense pressure on its armed forces, with ongoing operations across multiple regions confronting terrorism, banditry, and other asymmetric threats. In this context, concerns have emerged over the intersection of digital communication and national security, particularly following the recent actions of the Nigerian…
Stakeholders push for stronger diaspora policies at Abuja meeting
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Key stakeholders in migration and diaspora affairs have called for stronger collaboration and coordinated policies to maximise the contributions of Nigerians living abroad. The call was made during a high-level meeting of the Standing Committee on Diaspora Matters held in Abuja, where participants emphasised the need for more inclusive…
Pantami rejects Gombe APC consensus arrangement, cites lack of inclusivity
Gombe, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has rejected the consensus arrangement adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for elective positions in Gombe State. Pantami, who is a governorship aspirant, described the arrangement as a “coronation” that lacks inclusivity and violates established legal and democratic…