2027: Mbah leads Enugu delegation to pledge support for Tinubu
A high-powered delegation of political, traditional and religious leaders from Enugu State on Tuesday visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, pledging their support for his re-election bid in 2027. Governor Peter Mbah led the delegation, which he said represented the voices of over seven million Enugu citizens, telling the President plainly: "We will stand proudly with you...
Gov Yusuf nominates Garo as dep gov
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has forwarded the name of Murtala Sule Garo to the Kano State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as Deputy Governor. The nomination was disclosed in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. According to the statement, the move is in line with Section 191(3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which...
We won’t negotiate with criminals — Gov Ododo
Governor Usman Ododo has declared that his administration will not enter into negotiations with criminal elements, vowing instead to confront and defeat them. Speaking on Tuesday at the Kogi State Security Summit and Fundraising in Abuja, Ododo said his government remains firmly committed to protecting lives and property, stressing that those who threaten the state’s peace will face decisive action. “I...
Tinubu sacks Edun, Dangiwa as ministers, elevates Oyedele to Finance Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle affecting the Federal Executive Council (FEC), leading to the exit of two ministers and the appointment of their replacements. The development was announced in a statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and signed by George Akume. According to the statement, the Minister of...
Saudi Arabia seeks partnership with FCT on green development, security, economy
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in strengthening cooperation with Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in areas such as security, economic growth, and green city development. This was disclosed by the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, during a courtesy visit to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja on Tuesday. Al-Balawi commended both Wike and...
Appeal Court dismisses Abure’s suit, affirms Nenadi Usman as LP leader
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by Julius Abure challenging the leadership of the Labour Party, affirming Senator Nenadi Usman as the party’s legitimate leader. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel, the appellate court upheld the earlier ruling of the Federal High Court, which recognised Usman’s leadership and directed the Independent National...
Dangote refinery partners Honeywell to expand petrochemical production
Dangote refinery has agreed a deal with Honeywell to deploy advanced technology aimed at expanding petrochemical production at the refinery in Lagos State. The partnership will see the $20 billion refinery broaden its operations beyond fuel production into petrochemicals used in plastics, detergents, and other industrial materials. The initiative forms part of Dangote’s broader strategy to develop an integrated petrochemical ecosystem...
Two Kano pilgrims killed in road crash
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has mourned the death of two intending pilgrims who lost their lives in a road accident along the Rimin Gado–Kano Road. The victims, Alkasim Ibrahim Walawa and his mother, Hadiza Garba, were from Walawa village in Kabo Local Government Area of the state. On Tuesday, the board’s Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Dederi, confirmed the incident...
Court fixes June for ruling on El-Rufai’s bail application
The Kaduna State High Court has adjourned its ruling on the bail application filed by former governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai until June. Presiding judge Darius Khobo announced the adjournment on Tuesday following proceedings in the case brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). With the ruling delayed, El-Rufai is expected to remain in ICPC custody, a...
FG opens 2026 PTDF scholarship for engineering students
The Federal Government has commenced applications for the 2025/2026 in-country scholarship scheme targeting students in engineering and other oil and gas–related disciplines across Nigerian universities. The programme, managed by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), officially opened its application portal on Monday, April 20, 2026, and will run until Friday, May 29, 2026. According to PTDF, the scholarship is designed for...
