Day: October 16, 2026

Day: October 16, 2026
MDAs Security

Nigerian Navy Uncovers 114,500 Litres of Petroleum Products, Arrests 10 Drug Suspects in Delta, Rivers

Nigerian Navy Uncovers 114,500 Litres of Petroleum Products, Arrests 10 Drug Suspects in Delta, Rivers The Nigerian Navy has uncovered approximately 114,500 litres of petroleum products suspected to be linked to crude oil theft and illegal refining in Rivers State and arrested 10 suspects during a joint anti-drug operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement

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National News Security

DSS, Military, Police Nab 5 Suspects Over Abduction of 20 NYSC Members in Imo

DSS, Military, Police Nab 5 Suspects Over Abduction of 20 NYSC Members in Imo Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), the military and the police have arrested five suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly responsible for abducting 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Imo State. The suspects

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National News

FG Rules Out Electricity Tariff Hike, Pledges 24-Hour Power Supply

FG Rules Out Electricity Tariff Hike, Pledges 24-Hour Power Supply The Federal Government has dismissed reports of a planned increase in electricity tariffs, assuring Nigerians that its priority is to improve power supply and achieve reliable electricity nationwide. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, gave the assurance on Thursday in Ibadan, Oyo State, during the

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National News

Tinubu Approves Lifetime Salary for Retired Immigration CGs, DCGs, Says Interior Minister

Tinubu Approves Lifetime Salary for Retired Immigration CGs, DCGs, Says Interior Minister The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved lifetime salaries for retired Comptrollers-General and Deputy Comptrollers-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service as part of efforts to improve the welfare of serving and retired personnel. Tunji-Ojo disclosed this

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Breaking News National News

BREAKING: Tinubu Nominates Four INEC National Commissioners, Two RECs for Senate Confirmation

BREAKING: Tinubu Nominates Four INEC National Commissioners, Two RECs for Senate Confirmation  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated four national commissioners and two Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill vacancies arising from the expiration of existing tenures. The nominations, announced in a State House press release on Friday,

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Politics & Government

2027: Rufai Oseni Accuses APC Supporters of Misrepresenting Tinubu’s Campaign Plans

Arise Television presenter Rufai Oseni has dismissed claims by supporters of President Bola Tinubu that limiting his campaign visits to 12 states ahead of the 2027 general election is a strategic decision. Oseni argued that the reported restriction was not a deliberate campaign strategy but reflected what he described as Tinubu’s limited capacity to campaign

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Politics & Government

2027: Paul Ibe Backs Legal Action Over Wike, Adeleke, Soludo’s Tinubu Campaign Roles

Paul Ibe, media aide to African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has backed calls for legal action against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governors Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State over their participation in President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign council. Ibe supported moves by concerned members of

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Politics & Government

2027: Tinubu Has Taken Nigerians for a Joke, ADC Presidential Campaign Council Alleges

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his reported plan to limit his campaign to 12 states ahead of the 2027 general election, arguing that he should reconsider seeking a second term if he is unwilling to engage voters nationwide. The council’s Director of Media and Publicity, Kola

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Politics & Government

2027 Election: Tinubu Lacks Capacity for Nationwide Campaign, Rufai Oseni Tells APC Supporters

Arise Television presenter Rufai Oseni has challenged claims that President Bola Tinubu’s reported plan to campaign in only 12 states ahead of the 2027 general election is a deliberate political strategy, arguing that the president lacks the capacity to undertake a broader nationwide campaign. Oseni made the remarks on Friday during a discussion on political

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NEWS

JAMB Reopens NIN Alignment Service for Candidates to Rectify Biodata Errors

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reopened its National Identification Number (NIN) Alignment Service, giving eligible candidates another opportunity to resolve errors and discrepancies in their personal records. The initiative, implemented in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), enables candidates to align their biodata with the information captured in their national

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