Author: Oloye

Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over a wave of deadly attacks in Adamawa State, where more than 20 people were reportedly killed in recent days. The incidents, which occurred in the Madagali and Hong Local Government Areas, have once again highlighted the persistent insecurity troubling the North-East and the urgent need for coordinated action to protect vulnerable communities. Atiku, a former presidential candidate and prominent political figure, reacted through a post on his official X account on Friday, lamenting both the loss of lives and the wider implications for stability in Nigeria. “I am deeply moved by the tragic…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified its push to overhaul the nation’s mining industry, signalling a renewed commitment to international collaboration aimed at unlocking the sector’s vast economic potential. This follows a meeting in Abuja between the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake and the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio, where both sides reaffirmed their readiness to deepen cooperation. According to a statement issued by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, the discussions, held in Abuja on Thursday, focused on leveraging Canada’s advanced mining technology and global expertise to support Nigeria’s reform agenda. Alake…

Kogi State has taken a major step in reviving Nigeria’s industrial ambitions with the official licensing of the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone. The certificate was presented in Abuja by Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, Managing Director of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), following President Bola Tinubu’s November 2025 approval for the establishment of the 4,000-hectare industrial city. Governor Usman Ododo described the development as a “historic turning point” that positions Kogi as a major economic hub in West Africa. He highlighted the state’s strategic location, bordering around 10 commercial centers including the Federal Capital Territory, and its rich…

There is widespread concern among citizens of Anambra State following reports that N100 million was allegedly transferred from the state government’s account to the bank account of Victor Egbetokun, said to be the son of former Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Investigations by Sahara Reporters revealed that the sum was transferred in four tranches of N25 million each. Reacting to the development, Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that the allegation was accurate. He stated that the former IGP’s son acknowledged the receipt and was advised to instruct his bank to reverse the funds, which was promptly done.…

A member of the House of Representatives, Billy Osawaru, has rejected allegations linking the Edo State’s attack on the convoy of former Peter Obi, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. Osawaru, who represents Orhionmwon/Uhunmwode Federal Constituency, made the remarks on Thursday while addressing members of the House of Representatives Press Corps in Abuja. He was responding to accusations by his Anambra counterpart, Patrick Uzokwe, who alleged that the February 24 incident in Benin City involved state-backed actors. “It is dangerous to stand before the press and insinuate state-sponsored violence without proof. Such allegations not only mislead the public…

The Minister of Works and former Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has denied allegations that he deployed policemen against Mrs Tracy Ohiri to resolve a disagreement over unpaid campaign materials. Umahi described the claims as inconsistent, contradictory, and lacking coherence—a position widely noted by members of the public who have followed the matter. The minister’s office clarified the situation in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, obtained on Thursday. According to the statement, the police, acting within their constitutional mandate to maintain law and order, responded to a petition submitted by the minister’s…

The Kogi State Government has described President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to establishing state police as a transformative reform capable of reshaping Nigeria’s security architecture. In a statement on Thursday, the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, commended the President for reaffirming his administration’s resolve to decentralise policing during a high-level meeting with governors at the Presidential Villa. According to the statement, Tinubu emphasised that state police has become necessary to confront evolving security challenges, noting that decentralised law enforcement would enhance community-based responses, improve intelligence gathering, and strengthen internal security nationwide. The Kogi State Government noted that the…

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has commenced discussions with an international investment delegation on potential collaboration to strengthen its digital systems and enhance service delivery across the federation. The delegation, led by Mr Michael Gale, Founder and Group CEO of Al Liwan Group Limited, was received at the FCC headquarters in Abuja by the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Motunrayo Omidiran. According to a statement released on Thursday by the FCC’s spokesman, Ademola Lawrence, the engagement centred on exploring practical partnership models that could support the commission’s digital upgrade, improve institutional efficiency, and enhance public service delivery. Omidiran emphasised the critical role…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it carried out a mock trial of the updated Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in 289 polling units across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) prior to the recently concluded Area Council elections. The Deputy Director of Information and Publicity at INEC, Wilfred Ifogah, made the revelation on Thursday during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a breakfast programme on Channels Television. He spoke while reacting to issues raised following the FCT polls. According to Ifogah, the mock exercise was designed to test new updates introduced to the BVAS, particularly its enhanced result…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has called for a thorough investigation into the recent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Ogidi described the reported hostilities involving prominent political figures as a “bad omen” for Nigeria’s democracy, particularly as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. He said it was deeply troubling that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, alongside former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, and other ADC leaders, were allegedly subjected to such…