BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS New leaders emerged across several local government areas (LGAs) at this weekend’s All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses, though the exercises were marred by controversy and violence in some states. Enugu: Old Members Cry Foul In Enugu State, long-standing party members alleged that the congresses were hijacked, claimingContinue Reading

BY GODWIN OBI President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has pledged closer collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to strengthen operations at the Dangote Refinery and unlock broader economic benefits for Nigerians. Dangote spoke during a refinery tour by NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari,Continue Reading

By Frontline Reporters The Presidency has announced the commencement of payments for outstanding 2024 capital projects, alongside the settlement of debts inherited from previous administrations. The disclosure was made in a statement issued by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communications. According toContinue Reading

BY GODWIN OBI Zamfara State was plunged into mourning on Friday after bandits reportedly killed dozens of residents in Dutsin Dan Ajiya village, located in Anka Local Government Area. Residents said the heavily armed attackers stormed the community late Thursday, firing indiscriminately and blocking escape routes. Eyewitness accounts indicated thatContinue Reading

BY GODWIN OBI President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for peaceful and orderly conduct ahead of Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Kano State, and Rivers State, urging voters to participate without fear. In a statement issued Friday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President emphasised that democracy flourishesContinue Reading

By Godwin ObiSmugglers operating along the Idiroko border axis of Ogun State have been handed a stern warning as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Command, intensified its offensive against economic sabotage, confiscating prohibited goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦1,586,008,982. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), ComptrollerContinue Reading

BY GODWIN OBI Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola (left) and the newly appointed Commander of the Maritime Guard Command at NIMASA, Commodore Adoki at the NIMASA headquarters in Lagos. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has approved the appointmentContinue Reading