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Police Rescue 30 Foreign Nationals, Bust Human Trafficking Syndicate in Abuja Axis

NewsDeskNgMay 19, 2026May 19, 20260

Nigeria Police have rescued 30 Malians and arrested 13 suspects linked to cross-border trafficking and staged kidnapping operations around Abuja axis. The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a significant breakthrough in its crackdown on transnational organised crime with the rescue of 30 foreign nationals and the dismantling of a cross-border...

Relief for Airlines, Passengers As Dangote Refinery Cuts Jet Fuel Price To N1,650, Offers Credit Facility

NewsDeskNgMay 19, 2026May 19, 20260

Dangote refinery reduces aviation fuel price to N1,650 and introduces interest-free credit support for airline operators and marketers. Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, has reduced the price of its aviation fuel (Jet A1) to N1,650 per litre from N1,750 per litre, in a move aimed at easing cost pressures on...

Makinde: We’re Doing Everything To Rescue Oriire LG Abductees

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde says security forces have intensified operations to rescue victims of Orile LG abductions. Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde says one abducted teacher has been killed as security forces intensify operations to rescue victims Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday said his government has been doing everything...

Tinubu Condemns Killing Of Abducted Oyo Teacher, Renews Push For State Police

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

Tinubu has condemned the killing of an abducted teacher in Oyo, ordering intensified rescue efforts and speedy creation of state police. President Bola Tinubu has condemned as barbaric the reported killing of one of the abducted teachers from the Esiele community in Oyo State, while the rescue operation is underway. ...

Borno Governor Zulum Appoints Mallumbe As Acting Chief Of Staff, Assigns Portfolios To New Commissioners

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

Borno Governor Babagana Zulum has named Babagana Mallumbe Acting Chief of Staff, assigning portfolios to 10 commissioners to drive reforms. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the appointment of Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe as the Acting Chief of Staff to the Governor as part of efforts to strengthen governance and...

Akpabio Emerges Sole APC Candidate For Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial Seat

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

Senate President Godswill Akpabio emerges sole candidate for APC senatorial ticket for Akwa Ibom North-West ahead of the 2027 elections. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has emerged as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District. Akpabio secured the party’s ticket during the...

Okowa Defeats Ned Nwoko To Secure APC Delta North Senatorial Ticket For 2027

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa defeats Ned Nwoko with 113,309 to 2,612, securing APC’s Delta North senatorial ticket for 2027 elections. Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Delta North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections after...

Governor Abiodun Wins Ogun East APC Senatorial Primary With Landslide Victory

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun secured 75,550 votes out of 99,503 to emerge victorious and clinch the APC Ogun East senatorial ticket. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has been declared winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun East Senatorial District primary election held on Monday. Abiodun secured 75,550 votes...

NUJ FCT Chair urges journalists to prioritise mental health amid rising work pressure

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called on journalists in the FCT to take their mental health seriously amid increasing pressure associated with the profession. Speaking during the 2026 NUJ FCT Press Week Health Walk held in Abuja on Monday, Ike...

APC Aspirant Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi Calls for Protection of Primary Results in Ondo Constituency

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

Hon. Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), relevant security agencies, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to safeguard the integrity of the APC primary election process in the Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency. In a press statement, the House of Representatives aspirant expressed appreciation...

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Keyamo Orders Probe Into Asaba Private Jet Incident As NCAA Grounds Operator

Akpabio Warns APC Over Delayed Candidate List, Says Lawmakers Are ‘Panicking’ Ahead Of 2027 Polls

Police Rescue 30 Foreign Nationals, Bust Human Trafficking Syndicate in Abuja Axis

Relief for Airlines, Passengers As Dangote Refinery Cuts Jet Fuel Price To N1,650, Offers Credit Facility

Makinde: We’re Doing Everything To Rescue Oriire LG Abductees

Tinubu Condemns Killing Of Abducted Oyo Teacher, Renews Push For State Police

Borno Governor Zulum Appoints Mallumbe As Acting Chief Of Staff, Assigns Portfolios To New Commissioners

Akpabio Emerges Sole APC Candidate For Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial Seat

Okowa Defeats Ned Nwoko To Secure APC Delta North Senatorial Ticket For 2027

Governor Abiodun Wins Ogun East APC Senatorial Primary With Landslide Victory

NUJ FCT Chair urges journalists to prioritise mental health amid rising work pressure

APC Aspirant Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi Calls for Protection of Primary Results in Ondo Constituency