The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for a comprehensive and independent audit of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries before any plans to privatize them proceed, raising alarms over alleged mismanagement and lack of transparency in the rehabilitation efforts spanning successive administrations. In a statement issued on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary and Coalition Spokesperson, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC condemned the federal government’s latest move to fully privatize the nation’s refineries, arguing that Nigerians deserve a full accounting of the billions of dollars reportedly spent on their rehabilitation. The party questioned the rationale behind the proposed sale, especially after officials…
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Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled a coordinated terror plot in Taraba State, arresting two suspected terrorists in separate intelligence-led operations carried out in Wukari Local Government Area on Tuesday, July 16. The operation, according to a statement by the Brigade’s Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni, was based on credible intelligence indicating imminent threats to public safety in the area. In one of the arrests, 45-year-old Felix Myina, a native of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, was apprehended by troops deployed at the Forward Operating…
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled a coordinated terror plot in Taraba State, arresting two suspected terrorists in separate intelligence-led operations carried out in Wukari Local Government Area on Tuesday, July 16. The operation, according to a statement by the Brigade’s Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Captain Olubodunde Oni, was based on credible intelligence indicating imminent threats to public safety in the area. In one of the arrests, 45-year-old Felix Myina, a native of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, was apprehended by troops deployed at the Forward Operating…
The Gombe State Ministry of Health has taken a bold step toward strengthening its health system by convening a four-day capacity development workshop aimed at producing a robust 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP). The workshop, which brings together key health leaders, programme managers, and development partners, is being held in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSHRII), and the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) Coordination Office. With the theme “Towards a Rational, Realistic, Pragmatic, and Comprehensive Plan to Inform Health Budgeting for the People of Gombe State,” the training focuses on aligning health planning…
In a strategic move to address the persistent farmer-herder conflicts in Taraba State, the U.S. Government Exchange Alumni Association of Nigeria (USGEAAN), in partnership with the African Resilient Initiative for Community & Sustainable Development (AfRICOSUD), has launched the Speak Peace Project in Karim Lamido Local Government Area. The initiative aims to bolster early warning systems, promote inclusive dialogue, and empower local communities with tools for conflict prevention and resolution. It is supported by members of the Peace Architecture Dialogue (PAD) and comes on the heels of a deadly attack on May 23, 2025, allegedly carried out by suspected armed herders, which claimed…
Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has declared the Federal Government’s firm commitment to ending the country’s reliance on fish importation, unveiling a sweeping plan to boost local fish production through strategic investments and policy support. Speaking at a high-level consultative meeting with fisheries cooperative groups in Abuja, Oyetola outlined a vision to transform Nigeria’s aquaculture sector into a pillar of national food security, job creation, and export competitiveness. “Nigeria must chart a new course towards self sufficiency in fish production”, the Minister said, stressing that the government is committed to scaling up domestic production, reducing imports,…
The Adamawa State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued a flood alert, warning residents especially those in low-lying and flood-prone areas to prepare for imminent heavy rainfall and possible flooding. The advisory follows recent forecasts by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), which predict intense rainfall across Adamawa and other northern states in the coming days. NOA State Director, Mr. Richard Bala Dangari, emphasized the need for proactive measures to prevent loss of lives and property. “Flooding can cause severe destruction if preventive measures are not taken in time. We advise…
A member of the House of Representatives, Jamilu Muhammad, has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing concerns over the party’s failure to provide effective opposition and internal disunity. In a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman in Faskari Ward, Katsina State, Muhammad announced that his resignation takes immediate effect. He expressed regret over the state of the party, stating that the PDP no longer embodies the “focused, credible, and united opposition” that Nigerians urgently need. “The increasing lack of active and coordinated opposition from the PDP, especially when strong and principled voices are needed to check the…
The Kogi State Police Command has clarified the events leading to the death of a wanted suspect, Muhammed Kassim, popularly known as Enemi, in Idah, Kogi State, amid unverified reports circulating on social media. In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, William Ovye Aya, the Police said Kassim had been on their wanted list over allegations of criminal conspiracy, illegal possession of firearms, gun running, and cult-related activities. The Command revealed that Kassim’s name surfaced during investigations into an arms trafficking syndicate following the arrest of one Mohammed Amedu by the Department of State Services (DSS) on…
The Federal Government has unveiled a new national policy aimed at regulating non-state schools across the country, setting out standards for infrastructure, teacher qualifications, curriculum delivery, and stricter accountability measures. Speaking during the official launch of the policy document in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as a significant milestone in reforming Nigeria’s education sector. He noted that the policy is a key component of President Bola Tinubu’s National Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), which positions education as central to the nation’s development goals. “Non-state schools play an essential role in bridging the…