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Otti: EFCC Probing Alleged N10bn Abia Airport Fraud Under Ikpeazu

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

Governor Otti says anti-graft agency is investigating funds spent for non-existent airport under former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s administration. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating the alleged misappropriation of N10 billion purportedly spent for a non-existent Abia Airport by the...

Insecurity: Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Convenes Emergency Security Meeting After Fresh Attacks

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

Governor Dauda Lawal has ordered urgent review of security framework following deadly bandit assault in Anka LGA.In his resolve to end the insecurity affecting Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal at the weekend convened an emergency security meeting with all heads of security agencies and relevant stakeholders in the state.The emergency...

Umahi: No Distraction Will Stop Me From Serving God, Tinubu, Nigerians

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

David Umahi has dismissed allegations against him, insists ongoing court case will not derail infrastructure mandate.The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has vowed that no distractions would stop him from fulfilling the mandate of serving God, President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians. The minister made the declaration on Saturday at...

Tinubu Hails Lebara Nigeria Launch As Boost To Digital Economy

NewsDeskNgMar 1, 2026March 1, 20260

President Tinubu says Lebara telecom firm’s entry signals investor confidence and strengthens Nigeria’s technology-driven growth. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the official launch of Lebara Nigeria, describing the development as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy and its growing status as a leading technology and investment...

Bauchi Governor Donates N50m, Food To Displaced Persons Following Bandit Attacks

NewsDeskNgFeb 28, 2026February 28, 20260

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed provides N50 million and relief supplies to IDPs after deadly bandit incursions. Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdukadir Mohammed, has announced donation of the sum of N50 million as a palliative for thousands of people who have been displaced by the activities of armed bandits from...

FG Blames Nationwide Power Cuts On Severe Gas Supply Shortages

NewsDeskNgFeb 28, 2026February 28, 20260

NISO says thermal plants receive only 43% of required gas, forcing Discos to ration electricity and implement load shedding nationwide. The federal government has again blamed the ongoing nationwide rationing of electricity by Distribution Companies (Discos) on severe gas supply constraints to Nigeria’s roughly 20 thermal power plants. Although a...

Tinubu Urges House To Amend Constitution For State Police

NewsDeskNgFeb 28, 2026February 28, 20260

Tinubu calls for urgent constitutional reform to establish state police, insists safeguards must prevent abuse of decentralised security powers. President Bola Tinubu on Friday night urged members of the House of Representatives to urgently consider constitutional amendments that would pave the way for the establishment of state police. He stressed...

Makinde: Competence, Loyalty To Oyo Will Determine My Successor

NewsDeskNgFeb 26, 2026February 26, 20260

Oyo governor Seyi Makinde says 2027 successor will emerge based on competence and loyalty to state, not personal allegiance. Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that competence and loyalty to the people of Oyo State will determine who succeeds him in 2027. Makinde made the statement at the 12th...

Tinubu Tasks IGP Disu To Lead Police Firmly, Restore Public Confidence

NewsDeskNgFeb 26, 2026February 26, 20260

President Tinubu has decorated Olatunji Disu as Acting IGP, urging fairness, professionalism and renewed fight against insecurity. President Bola Tinubu has said he made the decision to hand Acting Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu the new role as police chief based on his good track record in the force. Tinubu...

Qatar Condemns Zamfara Village Attack, Condoles With Nigeria Over ‘Dozens Dead’

NewsDeskNgFeb 25, 2026February 25, 20260

Qatar condemns Zamfara village attack whlch left dozens dead, expresses condolences to Nigeria, hopes for safe return of abducted women, children. The government of Qatar has strongly condemned the recent attack on a village in Zamfara State, which resulted in dozens of deaths and the abduction of several women and...