Contrary to media reports, the family of Mallam Nasir el-Rufai has said that the claim by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) it found phone tapping equipment in the house was false. The family in a statement issued Monday by the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Banking Regulations, Hon. Bello El-Rufai maintained that the alleged “sophisticated tapping equipment” and “sensitive security documents” exist only in the fevered imagination of the ICPC and its press team. The lawmaker said it is unfortunate that a constitutionally established agency has descended into what can only be described…
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Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Whirl Stroke have neutralised two terrorists in Benue state. Acting Media Information Officer, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu in a statement issued Monday said the troops achieved the feat during a combined confidence-building and fighting patrol along the Katsina-Ala–Zaki Biam Road. Acting on credible intelligence provided by the locals, he noted that the troops swiftly mobilised to the scene in conjunction with operatives of the Benue State Civil Protection Guard. Zubairu explained that upon arrival at the identified location, troops made contact with the suspected bandits. He added: “In the ensuing engagement, two of the…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on Lagos State Government to immediately suspend the mini and micro waterworks Public Private Partnership (PPP) procurement until full compliance with statutory disclosure obligations is achieved. It also demanded prompt publication of all outstanding procurement documents, including feasibility studies, RFP documentation, bidder identities and track records, and evaluation criteria. CAPPA made the call in a statement issued Sunday by its Media and Communications Officer, Robert Egbe. It alleged that the deliberate non-disclosure surrounding the plan to privatise public water supply through PPP arrangements not only contravenes mandatory transparency requirements under Lagos…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a comprehensive technical review of its Regulations and Guidelines for political parties to align them with the recently assented Electoral Act 2026 and emerging electoral realities. The exercise, convened under the leadership of the Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN represented a critical phase in the Commission’s ongoing reform agenda aimed at strengthening political party oversight, improving compliance culture, reducing pre-election disputes, and enhancing public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process. The electoral body said aligning party regulations early with the Electoral Act 2026 would significantly reduce pre-election litigation and administrative disputes…
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated 10 terrorists during foiled coordinated ISWAP attacks on Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Mayanti, Gajigana and Gajiram, while intensifying offensive operations across Sector 2. Media Information Officer,bLt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Sunday said the failed assaults, launched between the late hours of 28 February and early hours of March 1, 2026, underscored the growing desperation of terrorist elements under sustained pressure on their enclaves, logistics corridors and leadership structures. He explained that while the attack on Gajigana was successfully thwarted, troops maintaining full control of…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, alongside the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, have concluded a successful working visit to the Republic of Cameroon, culminating in the signing and formalisation of a Technical Aeronautical Search and Rescue (SAR) Agreement between both nations. During the high-level engagement, the Nigerian delegation met with their Cameroonian counterparts — the Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Ngallé Bibehe, and their Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) topshots. The bilateral discussions underscored the longstanding historical, diplomatic, and socio-economic ties between Nigeria and Cameroon, while reaffirming their shared…
The State High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State has convicted and sentenced the Managing Director of Orient Petroleum Resources Plc, Nnaemeka Nwawka, Jude Cyril and Sage Nebefeife Foundation to 14 years imprisonment each for stealing, conversion and gratification to the tune of N25 billion. They were jailed by Justice O. M. Anyachebelu after being found guilty of ten-count charges bordering on stealing, conversion and gratification. They pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to them, prompting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its counsel, Victor Ukagwu to go into full trial with him.…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola Thursday received the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, in Abuja. Oyetola congratulated Disu on his appointment as the Inspector General of Police, describing it as well deserved and expressing confidence in his capacity to deliver effective leadership for the nation’s police. The minister congratulated Disu on his appointment as Inspector-General of Police, stating that his track record of professionalism and service inspires confidence that you will make him perform excellently in the office and further strengthen the security architecture of Nigeria. Oyetola, in a statement, described the visit…
Following the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act, 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, 16th January 2027 for Presidential and National Assembly elections. The electoral body also announced that the governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections will now hold on Saturday, 6th February 2027. TheHintsNews reports that the commission had earlier fixed Saturday, 20th February 2027 for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections and Saturday, 6th March 2027 for the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections pursuant to the Electoral Act, 2022. National Commissioner, Chairman, Information…
Baring any last minute change, the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, is scheduled to bow out of the service Friday, 27th February, 2026. The pull out parade of the outgoing Commandant General is coming as the Corps marks the official Grand finale of the world Civil Defence Day celebration on Friday. Audi’s who has spent 30 years and reached a retirement age. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may name a replacement immediately. Audi was appointed NSCDC Commandant General by late President Muhammadu Buhari in February 2021. However, his tenure has been…