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Five security officers have been arrested and are set to face prosecution over their alleged involvement in a security breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on February 12, 2026, in an incident authorities say involved former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement made available to newmen on…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite in a minor cabinet reshuffle. Uzoka-Anite has been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State, marking her third portfolio under the current administration.…

By Deborah Nnamdi Governor Siminalayi Fubara has forwarded a fresh list of commissioner nominees to the Rivers State House of Assembly in what observers describe as a significant step toward restoring stability in the state following months of political tension. The Clerk of the House, Emeka Amadi, confirmed receipt of…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…