Tinubu mourns ex UBA chairman Ogbue
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the family, friends, and associates of the late Chief Israel Ogbue, former Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), who passed away at the age of 99. With a distinguished career in the Federal Civil Service, the National Insurance Corporation (NICON), and NAL Merchant Bank, Chief Ogbue […]
FCT polls: Ministry of Police Affairs reassures of peaceful polls
The Ministry of Police Affairs, has reassured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of peaceful area council elections. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Anuma Ogbonnaya, gave the reassurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). NAN reports that Ogbonnaya spoke during the monitoring of the election along with […]
Nigeria, Pakistan deepen military alliance against evolving threats
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding strategic partnership with Pakistan to confront emerging security threats. Shaibu stated this while receiving Pakistan’s Defence Adviser to Nigeria, Col. Kamran Mushtaq, at Army Headquarters in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by the […]
Police apprehend officers for alleged shooting, killing two passersby
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended its officers involved in a shooting that killed two passersby in the Alagbado area of the state. It was gathered that the officers were pursuing suspected criminals in the area when gunshots were accidentally discharged during the operation. Residents had expressed concern over the incident, prompting […]
Couple abducted, one shot in Ondo community, say Police
The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of a couple by gunmen on Friday evening in Ilu-Abo Community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s Spokesperson, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, said one other person also sustained a gunshot wound. […]
FCT polls: Accreditation, voting begin amidst voter apathy in Kuje Area Council
Accreditation and voting have commenced across the polling units in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) amidst noticeable low turn-out of voters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was sequel to early arrival of electoral materials and staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at […]
Kano Assembly by-elections record low voter turnout
The Kano State House of Assembly by-elections holding on Saturday have recorded a low voter turnout in several polling units across Kano Municipal Local Government Area, in spite of the early arrival of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as of mid-morning, many polling units had […]
80-year-old Kwali chief urges incoming council leaders to prioritise security, welfare
Mr Abubakar Ladan, an 80-year-old Chief in Angwan-Hausawa community in Kwali Area Council of the FCT, has urged the incoming council leadership to prioritise the security and welfare of the people when sworn-in. Ladan made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after casting his vote at the 2026 […]
FCT Elections: Accreditation, voting begin at Kwali polling units
Accreditation and voting have begun at the Pilot Science Primary School and Health Care Centre of Kwali Area Council Area polling units for the Chairmanship and Counselorship positions. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), eligible voters in their numbers were already on queue awaiting accreditation and voting. NAN also observed the presence […]
Kogi schools resume Monday
The Kogi Ministry of Education has confirmed the resumption of schools as Monday, Feb. 23, following the emergency mid-term break. The Kogi government on Feb. 3, shut public and private schools indefinitely across the state, citing preventive measures against insecurity. A statement by Mr Matthew Salami, the ministry’s Director of Basic and Secondary Education, […]
