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Bayelsa House of Assembly Approves Peter Akpe As Deputy Governor

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed Peter Akpe as deputy governor succeeding the late Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor of Bayelsa State, clearing the way for his swearing-in. Akpe, an ordained pastor of the...

Tinubu Removes Egbetokun, Appoints Tunji Disu As New Inspector-General Of Police

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

President Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as Nigeria’s new Inspector-General of Police, replacing Kayode Egbetokun. Kayode Egbetokun has been replaced as Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, with Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu taking over the top position, a presidency source confirmed to ARISE News on Tuesday. The source confirmed the development, stating...

Gencos Blame Regulatory Distortions, N6.2tn Debt For Nigeria’s 25.8% Power Capacity Utilisation

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

Gencos cite regulatory risks, unpaid N6.2tn debt and weak PPAs for Nigeria’s persistent 4,000MW power generation. Nigeria’s power generation companies have attributed the country’s persistently low electricity output averaging about 4,000 megawatts from an installed capacity of 15,500MW, to deep-rooted regulatory distortions and operational constraints within the electricity market. The...

Four Suspected Kidnappers Arrested, 21 Victims Including Three Toddlers Freed In Katsina Operation

NewsDeskNgFeb 22, 2026February 22, 20260

Joint security operation in Katsina frees 21 abducted victims, arrests four suspects, highlighting effective intelligence-led intervention. The Katsina State Government has announced the successful rescue of 21 kidnap victims during a joint security operation conducted in Dargaza Hills, Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The state government said...

Senate President Akpabio Hails Economic, Security Gains Under Tinubu

NewsDeskNgFeb 22, 2026February 22, 20260

Senate President Akpabio says Nigeria has recorded economic, security and infrastructure improvements since 2023 under Tinubu administration. President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday declared that Nigeria recorded significant improvements in the economy, security, and infrastructure since 2023, and commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim...

Reps Deputy Spokesperson Mobilises Support for Operation Savannah Shield

NewsDeskNgFeb 21, 2026February 21, 20260

*Says citizens’ collective actions key to defeating terrorism The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has mobilised public support for the Armed Forces’ newly launched Operation Savannah Shield, declaring that collective citizen action remains critical to defeating terrorism across the country. It would be recalled that...

Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Fuels Inflation Slowdown

NewsDeskNgFeb 21, 2026February 21, 20260

New report credits Tinubu’s reforms for sustained disinflation, easing food prices and steering economy toward single-digit inflation. Nigeria’s inflation trajectory is showing signs of a decisive turnaround, with a new policy brief stating that reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda are directly driving the sustained moderation in...

Defence Chief Oluyede Vows To Reclaim Forests As Military Probes N37m Seizure, Experts Demand Governance Reforms

NewsDeskNgFeb 21, 2026February 21, 20260

CDS Oluyede orders forest clearance, investigates N37m seizure, as experts urge manpower, technology, governance reforms to end insecurity The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has warned that forested enclaves and ungoverned spaces previously exploited by terrorists will no longer serve as safe havens. This was as the...

Aiyedatiwa Announces Bold Reforms To Reposition Ondo State, Attract Investments

NewsDeskNgFeb 21, 2026February 21, 20260

Governor Aiyedatiwa highlights reforms and investment opportunities as Ondo State attracts investors to drive economic transformation. Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared that his administration is taking deliberate steps to introduce bold reforms and strategies aimed at repositioning the state for sustainable economic growth and transforming it from a...

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo Appoints Mercy Johnson-Okojie As Special Adviser

NewsDeskNgFeb 20, 2026February 20, 20260

Edo state Governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has appointed Nollywood star, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. A statement by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government...