The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo on Thursday performed a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of new corporate headquarters and Air Traffic Management (ATM) Center of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The N21,684,314,839.40 is expressed to be completed within 30 months. Keyamo, while performing the ceremony at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the project site, said the event was more than just a symbolic turning of the soil, but a declaration of intent. He stated: “It is a tangible demonstration of our unwavering, commitment to modernizing the critical infrastructure that underpins the safety, efficiency, and growth…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) needs no external help to achieve its political demise. TheHintsNews reports that in its press statement of February 25, 2026, ADC claimed that the APC was responsible for the shooting incident involving its members in Edo State. However, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka in a statement issued Thursday described the claim as utterly delusional, saying accusing the APC even before any investigation was carried out by law enforcement was particularly senseless, and showed the ADC as a party that lacks focus and…
The Special Offences Court, Lagos has admitted in evidence more documents tendered by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) in the alleged N76 billion, $31.5 million fraud trial involving a former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, and others. TheHintsNews reports that Kuru, alongside Kamilu Omokide, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc and Super Bravo Limited, are being prosecuted on a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, and abuse of office. At the resumed sitting on Wednesday, the fourth prosecution witness, PW4, Usman Bawa Kaltungo, continued his examination-in-chief led by…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it is reviewing its transport logistics model for effective performance ahead of the 2027 elections. It said the decision became imperative after its Election Operations Dashboard during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils election showed that only 45 per cent of polling units opened by 8:30 am. It added that the transporter that caused some delay in Kwali Area Council would also be blacklisted. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), and swearing in of the new REC, Dr. Chukwu…
Following the enactment of Electoral Act 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will make some adjustments and issue a revised Timetable for the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), and swearing in of the new REC, Dr. Chukwu Chukwu-Emeka Joseph, representing Abia State. He added that the notice of the 2027 elections released recently was issued under the old law. Amupitan stated: “I must not fail to inform you that we now have a new Electoral Act, 2026. We had…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the sixth person involved in the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state, in which over 40 worshippers lost their lives and scores more were left injured. The sixth suspect, who is also a high profile Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has been on the run for nearly four years, making him one of the most wanted fugitives in Nigeria. TheHintsNews reports that the DSS is currently prosecuting five persons — Idris Omeiza (25), Al Qasim Idris (20), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26), Abdulhaleem Idris (25), and Momoh Otuho…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector General of Police. Disu replaced Kayode Egbetokun and his appointment took immediate effect. The President in a statement issued Tuesday thanked Egbetokun for his decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and to the nation. He added that his dedication, professionalism and commitment to strengthening our internal security architecture are deeply appreciated. Tinubu said he had accepted the resignation of Egbetokun, following his letter citing pressing family considerations. He stressed that in line with the Police Act 2020, he would convene the Nigeria Police Council shortly…
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) Prof. Charles Anosike, and the Rector of Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Dr. Danjuma Ismaila, Monday formalised a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. The agreement, they dou said underscores a shared commitment to strengthened collaboration in professional training, capacity development, and enhanced quality of service delivery across the aviation and meteorological sectors. Under the MoU, both institutions will collaborate in the use of training facilities, advisory support for aviation training programmes, and the delivery of specialised…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the results of Kuje Area Council was delayed due to the difficult terrain of Kabi ward, which stalled the final collation of the Area Council results. The commission recalled that the results were announced late Saturday except that of Kuje Area Council which was announced at 3:30pm on Sunday 22nd February 2026. INEC Voter Education and Publicity (VEP) Ag. Director, Wilfred Ifogah in a statement issued Sunday said while the commission remained concerned about voter apathy, it noted a significant improvement compared to the previous election. He stressed residents of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Zakka Christopher of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election.. Christopher scored a total of m 40,295 votes to defeat the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that polled 12,109 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) trailed with 3,398 votes.