Osborne Umahi, son of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has secured the ticket of the All Progressive Congress (APC) ahead of the Ohaozara local government election. Osborne, who was the sole candidate on the ticket, garnered all 55 votes cast by delegates in the primary election, which took place at Obiozara Primary School in…
Hon. Napoleon Ukalikpe and Mrs. Bulabari Henrietta Loolo have won the APC primaries for the Ahoada East Constituency II and Khana Constituency II by-elections, scheduled for February 21 in Rivers State. The candidates are reportedly the choices of former Governor Nyesom Wike, defeating other aspirants, including that of Governor Sim Fubara. The primaries followed ward delegate congresses held…
The Defence Headquarters on Monday said investigations into alleged misconduct by some officers revealed claims of a plot to overthrow the government. In October 2025, the DHQ announced the arrest of 16 officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. Sahara Reporters reported on October 18 that the officers — ranging in rank…
The Honourable Member representing Ibadan North Constituency I at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, has sent warm birthday felicitations to two distinguished leaders as they mark another year of grace and service. In a congratulatory message, Hon. Comforter, celebrated Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, the Chief of Staff to the Executive…
Youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State have presented a ₦100 million cheque to Governor Ahmed Ododo for the purchase of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election nomination form. The cheque was presented on Sunday at the Youths Endorsement Rally held at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja. Speaking at the event, National…
The king of the ancient Bangha Kingdom in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, His Royal Majesty Suanu Baridam, escaped death after being shot by gunmen on Sunday. It was gathered that Baridam, a first-class monarch, was shot between Taabaa Junction and Sogho while returning from an engagement in Okwale community, all within Khana…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have extended the deadline for application for recruitment of 50,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force by two weeks. The Head of Protocol and Public Affairs of PSC, Mr Torty Kalu, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Kalu said the application…
The Anambra State Government has announced that it will begin paying civil servants on a pro-rata basis from February 2026, as part of fresh measures to curb Monday sit-at-home compliance linked to the outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) directive. The policy, which targets workers who stay away from duty on Mondays, is aimed at…
Gunmen opened fire on a crowded soccer field in Mexico on Sunday, killing 11 and injuring 12, in an attack that appeared to highlight the persistent violence from the nation’s cartels despite the government’s efforts. Gunfire hit people who were socializing after a soccer match, according to local officials, capping a particularly violent period in…
The military has submitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the report of its investigation into what it tagged “indiscipline and breach of service regulations” by the 16 detained officers whom reports had alleged were involved in a coup plot, Daily Trust has learnt. Credible security and Presidency sources confirmed to our correspondent yesterday that the…
