The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday arraigned three individuals before the Federal High Court in Maiduguri over an alleged N42 million contract fraud. The defendants — Aisha Alkali Wakil, Sa’idu Tahiru Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyede — were brought before Justice Jude K. Dagat of the Federal High Court, Borno State, on a two-count amended charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence. According to the prosecution, the defendants allegedly obtained the sum of N42,000,000 from ABAKS Ventures Nigeria Limited under the guise of executing a purported sub-leased contract. The EFCC told the…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rescheduled its governorship primary elections in Bauchi and Kwara states to Friday, May 22, 2026. The party also shifted the State House of Assembly primary elections for Maradun I and Maradun II constituencies in Zamfara State to Sunday, May 24, 2026. This was contained in a press statement issued on Thursday evening by the party following the approval of the National Working Committee (NWC). According to the statement, the decision was reached after extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders and in line with the party’s commitment to conducting credible and transparent primaries. “The decision was…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the arrest of two suspects linked to the vandalism of the Nkalagu–Abakaliki 132kV Single Circuit Transmission Line in Ebonyi State. In a statement issued by the company’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, TCN disclosed that the suspects were arrested on May 9, 2026, for their alleged involvement in the destruction of transmission towers T15, T16, and T17 along the power line. The suspects, identified as Obinna Nweke and Monday Ezike, are said to be indigenes of the Ezza Umuhuali Community in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. According to TCN,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State has recorded what party stakeholders describe as a major political breakthrough following the return of prominent political figure, Mairogo Pa’abu Jonathan, to the party. The development, which has generated reactions across political circles in the state, is being viewed as a strategic move capable of reshaping internal party dynamics ahead of future political engagements. Mairogo officially announced his return to the APC while declaring support for the “Moving Forward” agenda of Governor Agbu Kefas, whose administration he praised for prioritising unity, development, youth empowerment and inclusive governance. Speaking on his decision to…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has commended the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the peaceful conduct of the party’s primary elections in Adamawa state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Fintiri gave the commendation while receiving the APC National Committee Chairman for the conduct of the primaries in Adamawa State, Innocent Barikor, alongside members of his team at the Government House in Yola. The governor said the level of preparation and coordination by the party contributed significantly to the peaceful atmosphere witnessed during the exercise. He expressed optimism that the remaining stages of the primaries would…
A major political shift has unfolded in Taraba State as prominent businessman and politician, Chief David Sabo Kente, has formally withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race, citing the need to preserve peace, stability, and unity within the party and the state. Kente made the announcement on Wednesday in Jalingo, expressing dissatisfaction with the conduct of the APC primaries, which he described as having lost credibility and no longer capable of producing a meaningful outcome. According to him, the decision followed extensive consultations with political stakeholders, supporters, traditional rulers, and influential figures across religious, ethnic, and political lines…
The Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” has arrested 12 suspected cultists and sealed two apartments allegedly used as cult initiation centres during coordinated raids across parts of Benin City. The operation followed the killing of a young man in front of the gate of the University of Benin on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The raids were led by the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Principal Security Officer (PSO) to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo. Areas affected included Ekosodin, Isihor, Old Road off S&T Barracks, Airport Road, 19th Street Ugbowo, Ogba-Evbuodia and Evbuomore Quarters…
The Zamfara state government has approved an upward review of pension salaries for state and local government retirees as part of measures aimed at improving the welfare of senior citizens and former public servants in the state. The approval was granted by governor Dauda Lawal following recommendations submitted by a special committee and the Office of the Accountant General after a comprehensive assessment of pensioners’ conditions across the state. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Zamfara State Ministry of Information and Culture, the committee was tasked with examining the challenges faced by pensioners, particularly those within the…
As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Presidency Project has moved to strengthen its international operations with the appointment of two senior officials to oversee its foreign affairs engagements. The President General and Founder of the joint project, Chief (Dr.) Lazarus Nwachukwu, announced during the weekend the appointment of Amina Maiwada as National Director of Foreign Affairs and Engr. Chief Patricia Ozioma as Deputy National Director of Foreign Affairs. The appointments, according to the leadership of the movement, form part of broader efforts aimed at deepening the organization’s global outreach and coordinating activities across…
The Adamawa State Government has restated its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and enhancing health outcomes for residents across the state. Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta reaffirmed the commitment while receiving officials of the Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN) during a courtesy visit to her office at Government House, Yola. Farauta said the administration remains determined to ensure that every child in the state has access to life-saving vaccines, stressing that immunisation is the right of every child. She noted that the government would continue to intensify vaccination campaigns and other strategic interventions aimed at eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases. “Government…