Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has vowed not to negotiate with armed bandits or pay ransom for kidnapped victims, but encouraged communities to adopt self-defense measures to safeguard their lives and properties. Governor Bago said he has resolved to treat armed bandits in line with what they represent, and by doing so, paying ransom is out of the way as doing that will only embolden the criminals and worsen the security situation. The...

The Independent National Electoral Commission – INEC, has said that they are ready for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State Governorship Election. With only about 17 days left, politicking is now nearing climax as no fewer than four major contenders challenge the incumbent APGA government in Anambra State. Speaking during a media forum convened in Awka, the Anambra State capital, by the INEC, the Commission assured of its readiness to conduct free and credible elections....

Protesters tag #FreeNnamdiKanuNow on Monday morning had disrupted movement into the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with serious traffic congestion bringing the Kubwa-Nyanya Expressway to a standstill. The demonstration, organized by activist Omoyele Sowore, began around 7 am near the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, with protesters demanding the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in detention since 2021 on terrorism charges. Motorists were also seen abandoning their vehicles while many...

The N134 billion contract awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the renovation and furnishing of the Rivers state secretariat complex by Ikot-Ete Ibas, the former sole administrator of the state, has been revoked. The contract was awarded during the six-month emergency rule under that of Ikot-Ete Ibas, the former sole administrator of the state. The Rivers state executive council revoked the contract on Thursday during a meeting presided over by Governor...