Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended contractors delivering quality work across Edo South Senatorial District, while issuing a stern warning to those lagging behind to improve or risk losing their contracts. The governor made the remarks during an inspection tour of ongoing road construction projects, aimed at ensuring timely delivery and value for public funds. Speaking at the tour, Okpebholo said the inspections were necessary to distinguish serious contractors from those failing to meet agreed standards and timelines. “We visited several sites today, including Church Road and Upper Ekenwan Road. We were not satisfied with the contractor at…
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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with a renewed outbreak of communal violence in Lamurde Local Government Area, which allegedly claimed the lives of three women. The police said the incident occurred on Friday, January 3, 2026, when the victims were reportedly attacked and killed while working on their farm near Tigno village. Authorities believe the attack is linked to the long-standing conflict between the Bachama and Chobo communities, a dispute that has previously resulted in the loss of lives and widespread destruction of property in the area. Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate employment of 81 top graduating students of the Kashim Ibrahim University (KIU), most of whom hold first-class and second-class upper degrees. Zulum announced the approval during the university’s maiden combined convocation ceremony on Saturday, an event graced by high-level dignitaries, including the Vice President, Kashim Shettima. The Governor, who is also the Visitor to the University, stated that the employment offer is a strategic investment in the state’s future. “I want to inform the gathering that I have approved the recruitment of all the 81 best graduating students of…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade, Lokoja, have recorded major operational successes following coordinated patrols and ambush operations across Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State. The operations, conducted on January 3, 2026, were based on credible intelligence indicating the movement of bandits from the Adankolo general area toward Agbadu Bunu in Kabba Bunu LGA. Acting swiftly, troops deployed and laid an ambush along a suspected crossing point. The bandits reportedly ran into the ambush and were engaged by the troops, forcing them to retreat with indications of casualties, as bloodstains were observed during follow-up…
At least 25 people have been confirmed dead and 13 others rescued following a canoe accident in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. The incident occurred at about 7:48 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, when a canoe conveying 52 passengers capsized while en route from Adiyani town in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State to Garbi town in Nguru LGA. According to reports, the passengers were returning from Adiyani, where they had been engaged in fishing, farming, and other business activities, when the canoe overturned during the journey. As of the latest update, 14 passengers remain missing.…
Communities spread across Zing local government council of Taraba State have no doubt recorded significant improvements in living and educational conditions following interventions by the Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, John Kizito Bonzina. Findings by our reportee indicate that the longstanding challenge of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members rejecting postings to rural communities in the area due to lack of accommodation has been addressed. Newly constructed and well-equipped corps members’ lodges have been provided in Yakoko, Monkin and other communities, making rural postings more attractive and reducing hardship for corps members. Some corps members who spoke…
The Rivers State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved a proposed budget of N1.854 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year, tagged the “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development.” The approval was granted on Friday, January 2, 2026, during the first EXCO meeting of the year held at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. The meeting was presided over by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, with the Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu, in attendance. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Economic Matters and Social Development, Prof. Peter Medee, disclosed that the council approved an aggregate…
The Gombe State Government has disbursed N14 million to the families of seven journalists who lost their lives in a motor accident along the Billiri–Kumo Road. The journalists died on Monday, December 29, 2025, while returning from the wedding ceremony of a colleague in Kaltungo Local Government Area of the state. Each of the bereaved families received N2 million as financial support to assist with burial and other related expenses. The gesture, the government said, was in line with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s commitment to alleviating the hardship faced by the affected families. Speaking during the disbursement exercise on behalf…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released a detailed timetable and guidelines for the conduct of its congresses and national convention for the 2025/2026 political year, as part of efforts to strengthen internal democracy and reposition the party ahead of future elections. The timetable is contained in a circular dated December 30, 2025, signed by the party’s National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, and issued by the ADC National Secretariat. According to the circular, activities will commence with a meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) on January 5, 2025, followed by a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on January…
The Commander of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has commended the officers and soldiers of 114 Battalion (Rear), Jimilari, for their professionalism, resilience, and loyalty in carrying out their constitutional duties. Brigadier General Uwa made the remarks on Friday while hosting the troops to a New Year luncheon at the Battalion headquarters in Jimilari, Lau Local Government Area, in recognition of their dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to duty. Addressing the personnel, the Brigade Commander highlighted their collective efforts in enhancing peace, security, and the protection of lives and property…