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By Kenneth Williams ABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday declared that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara committed no offence by reconciling with his political camp, insisting that the governor had no better option than to return to the political family that brought him to power. Speaking with journalists after inspecting ongoing road projects... Read more

By Juliet Usman CALABAR — A fresh landslide triggered by heavy rainfall has swept several houses into the sea in Calabar, Cross River State, leaving critical infrastructure damaged and raising fears of further collapse. The incident occurred along Jetty Road, near the former Unicem headquarters, where a large section of land gave way after hours of torrential rain, carrying more... Read more

By Adamu Ali, Abuja The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties, declaring the decision a nullity for lack of jurisdiction. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel of justices, the... Read more

The PFIPC Fiasco: A Ghost in the Budget, and the Reforms Nigeria Cannot Afford to Skip For nearly ten months, a government agency that does not legally exist drew a salary from the Nigerian treasury. The Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) had a Director-General, a payroll of 300 staff, functioning bank accounts one reportedly in pounds sterling and a... Read more

By Luka Micheal The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Monday said the President Bola Tinubu administration is transforming Nigeria's public broadcasting sector through strategic investments in modern infrastructure, including the completion of an ultra-modern television studio at the headquarters of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in Abuja. Speaking after inspecting the newly completed NTA studio and... Read more

By Gloria Chukwu Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called on corporate organisations operating in the state to support the promotion and preservation of the people's cultural heritage by sponsoring traditional festivals as part of their corporate social responsibility.The governor made the appeal on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 69th Odi Ogori Ba Uge International Festival in... Read more

By Kingsley Beta The Federal Government has concluded plans to further increase the salaries of personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, with President Bola Tinubu expected to announce the new pay package soon, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has disclosed. The minister made the announcement on Monday during a one-day training and financial empowerment workshop for widows... Read more

By Clement Jumbo Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has said his administration is leveraging technology to strengthen security, improve governance and drive economic growth, noting that digital innovation has given security agencies an operational advantage in tackling insecurity across the state. The governor stated this while receiving members of the National Executive Council of the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) at... Read more

By James Patterson The Concerned Pensioners Association of Benue State has threatened to resume protests over the non-payment of pension arrears and gratuities, accusing the state government of ignoring their demands more than one month after retirees staged a peaceful demonstration in Makurdi. In a statement issued on Monday by its Chairman, Hon. Akosu Orban, the association said the government... Read more

By James Patterson Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would retain power in the state in the 2027 general elections, declaring that the party has grown stronger while the opposition has become weaker. The governor spoke in Ilorin during the APC Youth Engagement 2026, where he urged party members to begin grassroots... Read more