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FG Spends N57.78bn on Security in Four Months as 98 Crimes Hit Nigeria in One Week

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government spent N57.78 billion on security projects and operations between January and April 2026, yet…

Bala Mohammed Blames Poor Governance, Poverty for Nigeria’s Rising Insecurity

By Elizabeth Ugbo Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has blamed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity on poor governance and widespread poverty.…

HEDA Urges Political Parties to Uphold Democratic Values Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has urged political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders to…

Ekiti APC Grand Finale Rally to Showcase Massive Support for Governor Oyebanji Ahead of June 20 Election

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Ekiti State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council has announced that its grand finale mega rally…

Trump Announces Sunday Peace Deal, Says Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen Immediately

By Elizabeth Ugbo United States President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that negotiators will sign a Middle East peace agreement…

Police Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims After Gun Battle With Bandits in Katsina

By Elizabeth Ugbo Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command rescued nine kidnapped passengers on Friday, June 12, 2026, after…

Federal Government Disowns Fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned the public against a fake organisation operating as the “Presidential…

Federal Government Declares June 12, 2026 Public Holiday for Democracy Day

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday to mark Democracy Day across…

Agbedi Emerges House Minority Leader as Reps Complete Opposition Leadership Structure

By Elizabeth Ugbo Abuja, Nigeria – The House of Representatives on Thursday appointed Frederick Agbedi, lawmaker representing Sagbama-Ekeremor Federal Constituency…

House of Representatives Passes State Police Constitution Amendment Bill

By Elizabeth Ugbo The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across…