Author: Yunusa Umar

The Niger State Government has directed all political appointees and public office holders intending to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 23, 2026. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, following the release of the revised timetable for the 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). READ MORE:INEC denies viral claim fixing March 26 as resignation deadline for political appointees INEC conducted BVAS mock trial in 289 FCT polling units ahead of area…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Anthony Okon Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). The appointment was announced on Sunday in a statement issued by the outgoing FPRO, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Hundeyin, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. READ MORE:Tinubu inaugurates Olatunji Disu as new Inspector-General of Police Police council endorses Disu as substantive IGP Hundeyin said the appointment followed the approval of the Inspector-General of Police. “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of DCP Anthony Okon…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain calm and not give in to fear following recent terror attacks in Borno State, assuring that his administration is working to defeat insurgency and restore peace. Tinubu spoke during an interfaith breaking of fast with members of the Armed Forces and other security agencies at the State House Abuja. READ MORE from New Daily Prime:Tinubu sets up committee to drive power sector reform Tinubu salutes military, promises stronger support The president condemned the latest wave of attacks in parts of the North-East, including a Wednesday raid in Ngoshe where several residents…

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has visited the Minister of Works, David Umahi, at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works (Nigeria) in Abuja to discuss the reconstruction of major federal roads in the state. During the visit, Bago expressed appreciation to the Federal Government of Nigeria for approving key road projects aimed at improving transportation and economic activities in Niger State. READ MORE:Bago signs N1.073trn 2026 Niger budget into law Dachung Bagos explains defection, says PDP has failed and is “irredeemable” According to a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the approved…

Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested one Iziga Jude Ikechukwu, (also known as Easy-money) for allegedly abusing Naira notes during his birthday party. Ikechukwu, 24 year- old palm kernel dealer, was arrested following an actionable intelligence received via a viral video circulating on social media in which he was seen recording himself, while abusing Naira notes in his hotel room, during his birthday celebration. The offence is contrary to Section 21 of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Act of 2007. READ MORE:EFCC arraigns bankers over alleged $306,667.81, €50,250 fraud…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked a viral graphic circulating online which claims that the commission has fixed March 26 as the deadline for government officials intending to contest elections to resign from their positions. In a public notice issued by the commission on Friday, INEC said the information is false and did not originate from the electoral body, describing the graphic as fake and misleading. READ MORE:INEC releases final list for Osun governorship election INEC assures Nigerians of electronic results transmission in 2027, warns against expecting ‘perfect’ poll “The attention of the commission has been drawn to…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, his wife, Asabe Bashir, and their son, Abdulaziz Malami. The presiding judge, Joyce Abdulmalik, granted each of the defendants bail in the sum of ₦200 million, with two sureties in like sum. READ MORE:Court adjourns terrorism trial of ex-AGF Malami to March 10 Justice Egwuatu steps down from Malami’s trial over ‘personal reasons’ Justice Abdulmalik ruled that one of the sureties must deposit the title deed of a property located in either Maitama or Asokoro, two highbrow districts in Abuja, as part…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned an alleged serial fraudster, Titilayo Eboh, before Mojisola Dada, a judge of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, over an alleged ₦1.87 billion foreign exchange fraud. Eboh was arraigned on Wednesday by the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi, alongside Chayomi Aluminium Limited and Abubakar Funtua, who is currently at large. READ MORE: EFCC arraigns bankers over alleged $306,667.81, €50,250 fraud EFCC arraigns three NRC directors over alleged N2.04bn fraud in Lagos The defendants are facing a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing and obtaining money by false…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the most incompetent government in Nigerian history, citing fiscal confusion, poor budget implementation and repeated policy reversals. In a statement issued on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party accused the federal government of running multiple national budgets simultaneously without effectively implementing any. “This is the first time in Nigerian history that any government would be running three budgets at the same time while implementing none,” Abdullahi said. READ MORE:Rhodes-Vivour dismisses criticism of ADC online registration drive ADC unveils online membership…

At least 11 inmates were pardoned at Suleja correctional center by Niger State chief judge, Justice Halima Abdulmalik to decongest correctional facilities in the state. The NAN reports that the chief judge announced the decision l during her annual routine visit to the custodial facility on Wednesday in Suleja. READ MORE:10 things you need to know about Rivers Chief Judge US court sentences Nigerian to eight years over $1.3m tax fraud scheme Ms Abdulmalik said that the inmates were freed following a thorough review of their case files, and they were found to be of good conduct while serving their…