The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has strongly refuted claims made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that the Office of the NSA coordinated ransom payments and incentives to bandits. In a statement released on Monday and signed by Zakari Mijinyawa, Adviser in the Office of the NSA, Ribadu described El-Rufai’s comments as “baseless” and “contrary to verifiable facts.” El-Rufai, during a recent interview on Channels Television,…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended a suspected human trafficker, identified as 47-year-old Alex Omosivie from Edo State, and rescued two young victims in Uyo, the state capital. In a statement issued on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed that Omosivie was arrested around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at a hotel along Ring Road 3, following intelligence reports that he was operating a…

The Federal Government, FG, has issued a statement directly addressing what it calls “insinuations, half-truths and fake information” that suggest President Bola Tinubu’s administration is favouring certain regions of the country in the distribution of projects and appointments. The government asserts that its actions are guided by principles of fairness, justice, and equity across all six geopolitical zones. According to a press release by the Minister of Information and National…

By Ismaeel Aleem  President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. He commended his significant contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey and national reconciliation. READ ALSO: Adeyanju vows to vote for Tinubu over Obi in 2027 In a statement released by the Presidency, Tinubu praised the cleric for his unwavering commitment to fostering peace, justice, and interfaith…

Solomon Arase, Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and a key figure in police reform, has died at a hospital in Abuja. He was 69 years old. Arase, who was also the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) from January 2023 to June 2024, had a long and distinguished career. READ ALSO: Retired police officers begin nationwide protest, IGP directs full security Before he was appointed IGP, he led the…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure the full enforcement of his executive order aimed at reducing the prices of essential medical consumables across Nigeria. Oyintiloye, a member of the now-defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council and former lawmaker, made the appeal during an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The…

By Ismaeel Aleem The federal government, FG, has inaugurated the governing boards and management teams of three newly established regional development commissions for the South-South, South-West and North-Central regions. The inauguration, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, marked a major milestone in advancing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to promote national stability and drive economic growth through targeted regional development. Presiding over the ceremony, the…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, to immediately reverse a sharp increase in passport fees. The rights group described the new fees as “arbitrary, unlawful, unjustified, and excessive.” The new fees, which are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, will increase…

Bulk petroleum retailers in Port Harcourt have criticised the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, over his recent comments regarding the shutdown of the Port Harcourt refinery. Ojulari had stated that the refinery was incurring losses of up to ₦500 million every month prior to the suspension of its rehabilitation works. He explained that although the refinery was processing about 50,000 barrels…

The mother of 21-year-old Moses Mba, who was allegedly murdered by security operatives attached to Governor Bassey Otu’s residence, has cried out for justice, revealing that her late son was mentally stable before his death. Mba’s death has sparked outrage in Calabar, Cross River State, with his family claiming that his death was a result of injuries sustained from police brutality. Moses, who had been preparing to commence studies in…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lauded the successful conduct of the local government elections in Rivers State, describing the development as a crucial milestone towards the full restoration of democratic structures in the state. Wike made the remarks on Saturday after casting his vote at Ward 9, Unit 7 in his hometown of Rumuepirikom, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The former Rivers State governor expressed…

In a move aimed at restoring peace to the Akungba Akoko community, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has installed His Royal Majesty, Oba Isiaka Oseni Adu, as the new Alale of Akungba, ending a long-standing chieftaincy dispute. The ceremony, which took place on Saturday followed years of legal battles that reached the highest courts. Aiyedatiwa stated that the government’s decision was based on court rulings that favored Oba Adu’s claim to the…