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Adamu Abubakar, son of Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has resigned as Adamawa State Commissioner for Works and Energy Development. In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, Abubakar said his decision followed “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.” “The Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development, Adamawa State, Alhaji Adamu Atiku Abubakar, has formally resigned from his position after serving two successful terms in office,” the letter stated. He expressed gratitude to the Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, for the opportunity to serve and for the support he received during his tenure. “I remain profoundly grateful for the…

President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has finalized a major automotive partnership with BAIC FOTON, placing an order for more than 1,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks to boost operations across Nigeria. The fleet acquisition, facilitated by Kewalram Autos, is expected to significantly enhance the logistics and distribution capacity of Dangote Cement, while also supporting the Group’s broader industrial activities across Sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement followed a high-level meeting in Beijing between a Dangote Group delegation led by Dangote and senior executives of BAIC FOTON. The meeting was organised by the Managing Director and Chief Operating…

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday swear in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, following his unanimous endorsement by the Nigeria Police Council on Monday. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that the swearing-in ceremony would take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting scheduled for the same day. The council’s meeting, held at the State House in Abuja, was presided over by Tinubu and attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, in line with constitutional requirements. Also present…

A 40-year-old Nigerian, Leslie Mba, has been sentenced to 19 years in a United States federal prison for his role in a $4 million romance scam and business email compromise scheme, U.S. authorities announced on Monday. Mba, who is not a U.S. citizen, is also expected to face deportation proceedings upon completion of his sentence. U.S. District Judge David Hittner handed down the 228-month prison term after Mba pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to make false statements in immigration documents. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas, Mba and his…

Two children have drowned in a muddy floodwater collection site at Erediauwa Street, off Sapele Road, in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday when four children reportedly went to play around the area designated by the state government for floodwater collection. According to a witness who spoke on condition of anonymity, the children slipped into the muddy site while playing. The source said two of the children were already dead before help could reach them, while the other two were rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital where they were resuscitated. “That area…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Senator Ireti Kingibe will not secure re-election to the Senate in 2027, insisting that her tenure lacks visible projects that could justify another term. Kingibe, who represents the FCT in the National Assembly, was elected in 2023 on the platform of the Labour Party but has since defected to the African Democratic Congress. Political tensions between the two figures have persisted, particularly over governance and development issues in the territory. The senator recently accused the minister of being uncooperative in efforts to deliver projects to…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said it recovered electronic equipment allegedly capable of tapping conversations and sensitive security documents from the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The commission disclosed this in an affidavit deposed to by its litigation officer, David Efuk, before the High Court of Justice of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where El-Rufai is seeking enforcement of his fundamental human rights and release from detention. ICPC said it obtained a 14-day remand order from a Magistrate Court in Bwari, FCT, on February 19, 2026, to…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has approved a transition period for the implementation of direct payments by oil contractors into the Federation Account under the recent Executive Order 9 issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The decision was taken by the Implementation Committee for Executive Order 9 of 2026 following its inaugural meeting held on February 26, 2026. The policy is aimed at strengthening the management of petroleum revenues and safeguarding public funds. In a statement issued on Monday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who chairs the implementation committee, the government…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Police Council has confirmed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, with his name set to be forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation. President Bola Tinubu had earlier appointed Disu as acting IGP on February 25, 2026, following the resignation of former police chief Kayode Egbetokun. In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the President said he would convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider Disu’s appointment as substantive IGP before transmitting his name to the Senate for confirmation. Disu assumed office as acting Inspector-General last…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday declared that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, “appeared not to have learnt,” as he defended his continued support for President Bola Tinubu and candidates aligned with the President. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja, Wike reiterated that his decision to back Tinubu was not new and had been publicly declared in 2023. “I told you in 2023 that even as a PDP man, I was going to work for the President. That is what I did because I believe, and rightly so, that the other parties…