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EFCC grants Tambuwal bail, withholds passport

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has granted bail to former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, after questioning him for alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling N189bn. Tambuwal, who governed Sokoto State from 2015 to 2023, was invited to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Monday, arriving around 11:30 a.m. He …

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INEC appeals to Voters to Reject Double Registration

Mallam Isah Ehimeakhe, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Bayelsa on Monday appealed to the electorate not to register twice as it was an offence under the law. Ehimeakhe, who reiterated this while speaking with newsmen in Yenagoa, said that multiple registration could attract a fine or an imprisonment as provided …

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NUPRC, NNPC push for sustainable energy future

THE Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has restated its commitment to driving innovation in oil and gas through emerging technologies and sustainable practices. Mr Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of NUPRC, said this on Monday in Lagos while delivering a goodwill message at the 48th Nigeria Annual International Conference and …

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Kano govt recruits 1,038 agricultural extension workers

Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Monday presented employment letters to 1,038 successful candidates in agriculture-related fields to strengthen the sector and reduce unemployment. The event, held at the Government House in Kano, drew senior government officials, traditional rulers, and beneficiaries from all 44 local government areas of …

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Why Nigerian International Airports lack Wi-Fi — Minister

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that a long-standing dispute between two aviation agencies is the reason Nigerian international airports lack Wi-Fi. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Keyamo explained that the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) had …

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Governor Zulum wins northeast governor of the year award

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has been conferred with the Northeast Governor of the Year Award. The award presentation was conducted at the Progressive Digital Summit Dinner held over the weekend in Abuja. The maiden digital summit, 2025, celebrates exemplary stewardship and innovative governance across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. …

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