Author: Standard Focus

By Vincent Ekpo Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday met with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions in Abuja, where they highlighted what they described as major economic gains under President Bola Tinubu’s administration and called for stronger foreign investment partnerships with states. The meeting, organised under the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) and... Read more

…rejects Coventry University partnership, decries welfare neglect, warns of looming national crisis By Vincent Ekpo The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a strong warning of a possible nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of failing to fully implement the 2025 FG–ASUU agreement and deepening frustration among university lecturers.Rising from its National Executive Council meeting held at Modibbo... Read more

By Edet Otu The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old suspect, Adamu Hamza, for allegedly stealing items from a truck involved in an accident along the Calabar–Itu Highway. The Command also arrested a tricycle operator, Anthony James, who was allegedly used to transport the stolen goods from the scene of the crash.Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Timfon... Read more

By Clement John President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the Africa Forward Summit, a high-level gathering focused on strengthening economic cooperation and development across the continent.According to a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s aircraft landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at about 12:18 a.m. local time on Monday. Tinubu was received... Read more

By Halima Abubakar The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would require more than 1.4 million National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to successfully conduct the 2027 general elections across the country. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Monday during a courtesy visit to the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, at the scheme’s headquarters in... Read more

An Abuja High Court sitting in Maitama has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, following his failure to appear in court for the continuation of his trial over an alleged N31 billion fraud. Justice Maryann Anineh, who presided over the matter on Monday, also revoked the bail earlier granted to the former... Read more

By Clement John Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, reportedly left the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants’ screening exercise in Abuja on Sunday visibly displeased, following what sources described as an unfriendly reception by the screening panel. The development has further heightened uncertainty surrounding the governor’s political future within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Rivers... Read more

By James Akinlade The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has rejected reports alleging that civilians were killed during recent aerial bombardments in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, insisting that the operation targeted armed bandits and terrorist hideouts.In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the military said the strikes were based on credible... Read more

By Clement John The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State says no fewer than eight aspirants have expressed interest in contesting the 2027 governorship election on the party’s platform, amid growing political activities ahead of the polls. The party also commended former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for declaring interest in the 2027 presidential race... Read more

By Musa Abubakar Vice President Kashim Shettima and former President Olusegun Obasanjo are expected to attend the 2026 edition of the Southern Kaduna Festival (SKFEST), slated for May 28 to May 30 in Kafanchan. The organisers, the Southern Kaduna Leadership Council, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Rear Admiral Ferguson Bobai. According... Read more