The Director General of the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Capt. Alex Badeh Wednesday led a team of investigators and senior officials of the Bureau on an on-the-spot safety assessment visit to Wadata, Benue State, following the recent boat accident that claimed 11 lives. The visit, NSIB stated, formed part of its ongoing efforts to assess the safety conditions surrounding the accident, gather first-hand information, and engage with key stakeholders as part of its broader commitment to accident prevention and transport safety advocacy. Upon arrival in Makurdi, the NSIB delegation was received by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Samuel Ode,…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that the number of registered voters in Ekiti state has increased from 987,647 in 2023 to 1,059,360 in 2026. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna in a statement issued Wednesday recalled that the PVC collection exercise, originally scheduled to end on 11th June 2026, was extended to 14th June 2026, following consultations with stakeholders at a meeting held in Ado-Ekiti. He noted that the number of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) collected has risen from 958,052 in 2023, representing a collection rate of 97.0 per cent,…
Political analyst, Japheth Omojuwa has said that the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has no clarity on any issue bedeviling the country. Omojuwa, while commenting on the recent interview Obi had with Rufai Oseni, said the former Governor of Anambra state is just desperate to become the president of Nigeria. Omojuwa noted: “The summary of that Peter Obi interview is, “just make me president abeg, stop stressing me.” “He had no clarity on any of the issues. He went as far as saying anyone who doesn’t like him doesn’t mean well for Nigeria. That’s…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnap victims during ongoing operations aimed at tracking and apprehending the notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani, and his criminal gang. Katsina state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu in a statement issued Wednesday said the rescued victims are: Musa Yakuba, 62 years; Alhaji Sa’adu Dayi, 68 years; Mukhtar Danja, 36 years and Salisu Danja, 50 years. He noted that the victims were rescued during sustained military operations in areas where the criminals are believed to be operating. Mu’azu said upon their rescue, medical personnel immediately attended…
Troops of Sector 2 Operation Fansan Yamma operating in Kebbi State have recovered massive high calibre weapons and improvised explosive devices in a sustained and decisive effort to rid the North-West region of terrorism and criminal elements, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt-Col. Olaniyi Osoba in a statement issued Monday said the successful offensive operation took place on 14 June, 2026 around the Dogon Daji general area in Dandi Local Government Area of the State. He explained that during the operation, the troops brought superior firepower to bear on the Lakurawa Terrorist Group, decisively overwhelming the terrorists and…
In a well orchestrated political game, the House of Representatives halted the quest by Hon. Ikeagno Ugochinyere to lead the minority caucus following the announcement of Hon. Fred Agbedi as the new leader. The quest to fill the vacant position of the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives almost brought the image of the Green Chamber into disrepute when rumours filtered in that monies allegedly exchanged hands to pave the way for a member representing Ideato north/Ideato south federal constituency in Imo state, Hon. Ikeagno Ugochinyere to lead the minority caucus. The position became vacant after Hon. Kingsley…
Troops of the Nigerian Army with the support of the Nigerian Air Force have successfully rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar and former Director Defence Information, who was abducted by bandits alongside her husband a few weeks ago. Director Defence Information, Maj-Gen. Samaila Uba in a statement issued Monday said the rescue operation followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts conducted by troops of Operation Fasan Yamma. He noted: “During sustained offensive operations and pressure mounted on the criminal elements, troops made contact with the bandits at Tunga Village, leading to the successful recovery of Mrs…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested four suspects for kidnapping and banditry in Paze – Byazhin area of FCT. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh in a statement issued Monday said the suspects are: Yahaya Abdullahi, Muhammed Yunusa, Hauwa Shafiu and Shamsudeen Mustapha. She noted that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects are part of a coordinated criminal network involved in kidnapping and banditry activities within the FCT and adjoining states. Adeh noted: “Following a recent anti-kidnapping and rescue operation led by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Sanusi, on the 9th of June…
The federal government, Monday took a major step towards modernising Nigeria’s transportation sector with the signing of a concession agreement for the implementation of the Smart National Transport Data Bank (S-NTDB) project. The agreement was signed in Abuja between the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) and Asia Arab Investment Nigeria Limited (AAI), marking the commencement of what stakeholders described as a transformative initiative for transport governance, planning, security and infrastructure development across the country. Speaking at the ceremony, former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Chairman of the occasion, Boboye Oyeyemi, described the project…
A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP) and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). The plaintiff argued that the five parties had consistently failed to meet the conditions for retaining their registration, including securing at least 25 percent of votes in a state during a presidential election or winning elective positions at the national, state, or local government levels. The plaintiffs further argued that the parties failed to achieve the required electoral performance in the 2023 general…