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Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has revealed his administration’s comprehensive approach to tackling insecurity in the state, following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 12. In a statement, Soludo outlined the dual strategy his government is employing, combining both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches. … Read more
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from ₦850 to ₦820 per litre, effective from August 12, 2025. This adjustment was communicated in a statement by the refinery’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina. The refinery reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s … Read more
Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, emphasizing his admiration for the bold economic and structural steps taken by the president. Despite political differences, Soludo, a former Central Bank governor, lauded Tinubu as both a political ally and personal friend of over two decades, reaffirming his … Read more
Political jockeying has already begun ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, with four key figures – Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Goodluck Jonathan – emerging as prominent contenders for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) tickets. Amid early strategizing, sources report that Atiku has silently positioned his loyalists within … Read more
Ibom Air has distanced itself from the release of a viral video that showed a passenger in a state of indecent exposure during an in-flight altercation. The airline’s Group Manager for Marketing and Communications, Aniekan Essienette, clarified in an interview with TVC News on Monday that while the incident occurred aboard one of its aircraft, … Read more
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has clarified the reasons behind the differing handling of two passenger incidents involving Ibom Air and Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde, known as KWAM 1. According to Mike Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, the situations were handled differently by the airlines involved. Achimugu explained that … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has assigned the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, the responsibility of leading a reconciliation effort in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bauchi State chapter. This initiative aims to resolve long-standing disputes within the party and restore unity among its members. In addition to Abbas, the reconciliation committee includes key … Read more
Safana Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina State has become the latest community to enter into a peace agreement with armed bandits, joining other regions in efforts to restore security and end years of violence. Following in the footsteps of Jibia, Batsari, and Danmusa LGAs, the agreement aims to allow residents, particularly farmers, to return … Read more
An 18-year-old student, Moses Amarks, has been apprehended by police for staging his own kidnapping and demanding a ransom of N50 million from his mother. Moses, a student at the College of Health in Kwamba, Suleja Local Government Area, Niger State, enlisted the help of a friend to call his mother on July 31, falsely … Read more
Military sources have reported that insurgents stormed the battalion base in the Rann area of Kala Balge district, Borno State, in the early hours of Monday, killing at least two soldiers. The attack is believed to have been carried out by Boko Haram militants. According to sources, the insurgents set armoured tanks on fire and … Read more