The reconstruction and remodelling contract for Gumel General Hospital, valued at N1.3 billion, has been immediately suspended by Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State. The governor made the call after an unannounced late-night visit of the hospital, during which he checked the efficiency and care of key areas like the isolation center, the General Out-Patient … Read more
Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, director of defence media operations, made the announcement on Saturday in Abuja. Several terrorists were slain and criminal networks were damaged during the raids, he added. Along with other security agencies and local vigilantes, the operations were carried out by troops under the following commands: Hadin Kai, Fansan Yamma, Savannah Shield, Enduring … Read more
CSP Nkeiruka Nwode, the representative of the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters Annex in Lagos, has urged Nigerians to practise patience and avoid disseminating unconfirmed claims regarding the demise of Miss Mary Habila. On Friday, Nwode characterised Habila’s demise as a devastating tragedy and extended sympathies to her family, friends, and anyone impacted by the bereavement. … Read more
Anambra State Police Command has initiated a search for an educator alleged to have beaten a 12-year-old student to death at a school in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area. The unfortunate event that has incited public anger is currently under investigation as part of the Command’s Safe School Initiative, with the Operations Assistant Commissioner of … Read more
Rufus Omeire, the senatorial aspirant for Imo West representing the Action Peoples Party in the upcoming 2027 election, has articulated reasons for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to proclaim a state of urgency over gully erosion in the South-East area. He disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Omeire sounded the alarm that the erosion has … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), announced on Wednesday that the newly inaugurated judges’ quarters would be allocated to judges on an owner-occupier basis. Wike, however, said that the facilities would be allocated to judges subsequent to the consent of President Bola Tinubu and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi. … Read more
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu is well positioned for the 2027 presidential election, stating that the President faces no viable opposition at present. Umahi asserted that Tinubu’s governance and current infrastructural initiatives nationwide have consistently garnered support from Nigerians, complicating the efforts of opposition figures to contest his political … Read more
A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, located in Maitama, has deemed the United Kingdom chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) unlawful. The court additionally determined that diaspora chapters managed by Nigerian political parties lack legal authorisation under the nation’s constitution. Justice Peter Kekemeke, in delivering the judgement on Wednesday, also annulled the … Read more
The Labour Party has announced the successful submission of all officially nominated candidates for the Presidential and National Assembly elections before the close of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal on July 14, 2026. This statement was issued in reaction to media reports alleging that the party failed to submit the names of … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has reported the apprehension of no fewer than 671 suspected illegal miners by its Mining Marshals, with 397 individuals already indicted before the Federal High Court. The corps announced that convictions have been obtained as part of the federal government’s enhanced campaign against unlawful mining. ACC Attah John … Read more