The Benue government denies knowledge of Obi’s visit to Makurdi following reports that political thugs blocked his entourage on Tuesday. The clarification came after Peter Obi’s media team alleged that thugs intercepted his convoy along Boko Road. Consequently, the team claimed the blockade prevented the political leader from accessing parts of the state capital. However,…
The Federal Government has opened applications for a six month teacher certification program designed to train degree and diploma holders for formal entry into the teaching profession. Organized under the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) in partnership with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), the conversion program targets graduates holding Bachelor of Science (BSc), Higher…
President Tinubu mourns media aide death, Peter Onwubuariri, a media aide at the Presidential Villa who died in Kano at the age of 48. Onwubuariri, a veteran journalist and former News Agency of Nigeria staff member, died on Monday after a prolonged illness. His wife, Catherine Ezinna Onwubuariri, confirmed his death. Tinubu mourns presidential media…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an aggressive assault after terrorists attack Borno military base personnel in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area on on September 7, 2026. Supported by the Nigerian Air Force and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), ground forces operating under Operation Hadin Kai thwarted the coordinated strike. Consequently, the heavy…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, has charged the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board to eliminate administrative bottlenecks and simplify loan access for civil servants nationwide.
Tension erupted in Benue State on Tuesday morning as suspected thugs attack Obi’s convoy, blocking his entourage from gaining access into parts of the state capital. The incident occurred shortly after the 2027 presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, arrived in Makurdi. Furthermore, he was traveling with his campaign team for scheduled engagements. Obi’s media aide and…
As the 2027 presidential race gathers momentum, presidential candidates split over fuel subsidy, offering contrasting proposals that range from targeted supply discounts to domestic crude pricing reforms.
The Kano State Government gave N290 million to 5,800 women across 44 local government areas. Kano empowers 5,800 women with this financial support to boost small businesses and reduce local poverty. Each selected woman received N50,000 through the Monthly Women’s Empowerment and Poverty Relief Programme. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf launched the cash distribution in Kano….
Former Senator representing Katsina South, Bello Mandiya, has died in Abuja at the age of 62. Mandiya died on Monday, September 7, 2026, according to the Katsina State Government. Ibrahim Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dikko Radda, confirmed the death. Mohammed also said the former lawmaker would be buried in Abuja on Tuesday. However,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has increased its preparations for the 2027 general elections. The commission directed its nationwide staff to work together and fix operational problems. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, gave this order on Monday in Lagos. He spoke during a two-day workshop for Administrative Secretaries from all 36 states and the…
