After failed VP run, Okowa declares for Senate
Former Delta State Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has declared his intention to contest the Delta North senatorial seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections, bowing to pressure from over 50 prominent political leaders across the zone's nine local government areas. The declaration followed a weekend visit to Okowa's Asaba residence by the delegation,...
I never took a bribe, Diezani tells UK court
Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke took the stand at Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday, flatly denying allegations that she accepted bribes in exchange for awarding government contracts during her time in office. "I can state categorically that at no point did I ask for, take or receive a bribe of any sort from these persons and did...
Wike-backed faction renovates PDP secretariat ahead of resumption
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike-backed National Working Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced the renovation of the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The renovation followed the unsealing of the secretariat by the Nigeria Police Force, granting access to the Wike-backed faction. While the barricades around the office main building had been...
Ekiti deploys multi-agency operation to seal off criminal hideouts
Security agencies in Ekiti State on Monday launched a joint operation codenamed "Operation Comb the Bush," targeting criminal hideouts and flashpoints across the state in a bid to pre-empt a potential influx of criminal elements from neighbouring states. The operation, which commenced immediately after a briefing at the Police Headquarters in Ado Ekiti, involves personnel from the military, Nigeria Police...
Insecurity: Uba Sani warns those politicising security in Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has warned that his administration will not tolerate any attempt to politicise insecurity in the state, vowing to prosecute individuals or groups seeking to undermine peace. The governor issued the warning on Monday in his opening remarks at the State Security Council meeting held at the Council Chambers of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna. "We...
Reps to hold security summit in Plateau Tuesday
The House of Representatives will on Tuesday convene a one-day security conference in Jos, Plateau State, aimed at addressing the root causes of the persistent crisis plaguing the state and neighbouring areas. The Chairman of the House Ad Hoc Committee on Security, Mr Wale Hammed, announced this on Monday during a courtesy visit to Deputy Governor Josephine Piyo at the...
77 bag first class as UniAbuja graduates 12,624 students
The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has announced that 77 graduating students will be conferred with first class degrees at the institution’s combined 29th and 30th convocation slated for April 17 and 18, 2026. The Vice-Chancellor of UniAbuja (now Yakubu Gowon University), Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, announced this during the pre-convocation press briefing in Abuja on Monday, April 13. Fawehinmi disclosed that 12,624...
Nollywood actor Jide Kene weds Ifeoma in Italy
Nollywood actor Jide Kene Achufusi has married his partner, Ifeoma, in a white wedding ceremony held in Milan, Italy. Videos from the ceremony, which circulated online, captured the couple exchanging vows in a sanctuary setting before sealing their union with a kiss at the altar. The ceremony was followed by a lively reception attended by friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. Fellow Nollywood...
Troops kill four Boko Haram fighters, free kidnap victims in Borno
Troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion have killed four Boko Haram terrorists and rescued three kidnapped victims in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State in separate operations conducted early Saturday. Security sources said the first contact occurred at about 2:30 a.m. on April 12, after troops of A Company received intelligence on suspicious terrorist movement along the...
Singapore to admit 40,000 permanent residents annually to boost workforce
The government of Singapore has announced plans to admit up to 40,000 permanent residents each year over the next five years as part of efforts to address slowing population growth and future labour demands. The announcement was made by Gan Kim Yong during the Budget 2026 Committee of Supply debate in Singapore Parliament. He noted that the projected intake would represent...
