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EFCC Arrests Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman Over N33.8bn Fraud Conviction

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in Kaduna…

Presidential Air Fleet Gets N4.24bn as Maintenance Costs Rise

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Presidential Air Fleet received N4.24bn between June and December 2025 for aircraft operations and maintenance, according…

Fayemi Celebrates Reuben Fasoranti at 100, Praises His Democratic Legacy

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has celebrated Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti on his 100th birthday. Fayemi praised…

Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Necessary for Nigeria’s Recovery — Sunday Dare

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, on Saturday…

Nigeria, United States Deepen Security, Counterterrorism Cooperation After Ribadu’s Washington Meetings

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria and the United States have strengthened security and counterterrorism cooperation after Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu…

Akume Warns Against School Closures Over Insecurity Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Wednesday in Abuja warned against continued…

Tegbe Promises End to Grid Collapse as Senate Confirms Him Minister of Power

By Elizabeth Ugbo Senate Confirms Tegbe Amid Power Sector Crisis The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister…

NDLEA Arrests Multiple Suspects, Seizes Drugs Across Nigerian States

By Elizabeth Ugbo Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested several suspects and seized large quantities…

DSS Arraigns El-Rufai Over Alleged Wiretapping in Abuja

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Department of State Services has arraigned Nasir El-Rufai before the Federal High Court in Abuja for…

Terrorists Demand N6bn Ransom for Abducted Victims in Borno and Kaduna

By Elizabeth Ugbo Terrorists linked to Boko Haram have demanded a total of N6 billion ransom for abducted victims in…