Gunmen Abduct ECWA Pastor in Plateau

Gunmen have abducted Sunday Agang, a 68-year-old pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) and chairman of its board of trustees, from his residence in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. 

2027: South-South Must Deliver Highest Votes for Tinubu - Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on the South-South geopolitical zone to deliver the highest number of votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. 

Wike Seeks Stronger Japan Partnership to Transform Abuja

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, is looking to strengthen ties with Japan to accelerate Abuja's development, aligning with its master plan. 

One Killed, Ex-Deputy Governor Injured in APC Delegates' Road Crash in Katsina

A tragic road accident has marred the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-West Zonal Congress in Katsina State, claiming the life of one delegate and leaving several others injured. 

Four Arrested for Impersonating Wike, Defrauding Retired General N150m

Four men have been arrested by the police for allegedly using the name of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to defraud a retired military officer, Major General A.K. Ibrahim, of N150 million. 

Workers Threaten Strike Over Delayed 40% Peculiar Allowance

 

Civil servants in Nigeria are on high alert, threatening to down tools over a delayed 40% peculiar allowance tied to the N70,000 minimum wage. 

Atiku’s criticism of OPL 245 deal driven by self-serving interests - FG

 Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, says criticisms by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over the federal government’s resolution of the OPL 245 dispute are driven by “self-serving interests” rather than patriotism or objective reasoning.

 

ADC unveils nationwide congress timetable, announces convention date

 The National Executive Committee, NEC, of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has approved a comprehensive timetable for the party’s congresses nationwide, beginning with polling unit and ward congresses scheduled for April 7.

 

Mbah supporters block Uzodimma-backed parallel APC south-east congress in Enugu

 Supporters of Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu, on Wednesday blocked a parallel All Progressives Congress (APC) south-east zonal congress holding in the state, allegedly backed by Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo.

 

UK tribunal awards NHS staff £1,425 over Ghanaian colleague calling her ‘auntie’

 A United Kingdom (UK) employment tribunal has ordered a national health service (NHS) trust to pay £1,425 to a healthcare assistant after finding she was subjected to workplace harassment.

 

Tinubu departs Lagos for Abuja after Eid-el-Fitri celebrations

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday departed Lagos for Abuja after celebrating Eid-el-Fitri and concluding his historic state visit to the United Kingdom.

 

APC Southeast governors re-elect Arodiogbu as National Vice Chairman

The three South East governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday reached a consensus on the party’s zonal executive committee, re-electing Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu as National Vice Chairman (South East).

Iran Rejects US Peace Plan, Says War Will End on Its Own Terms

Iranian state television reported on Wednesday that Iran has rejected a US-proposed peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing Middle East war, insisting it will only accept ceasefire terms dictated by Tehran.

Court adjourns El-Rufai's human right suit till March 31

 

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, adjourned for the third time, the fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, challenging the search of his residence.

DSS Rescues Abducted Kano LG Secretary, Arrests Two Suspects

The Department of State Services (DSS) has successfully rescued Alhaji Hamza Durya, the Administrative Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area, who was abducted on Friday night from his residence in Durya village.