Reading Time: 3 minutesPlateau State confirms a widening outbreak of Lassa fever, with seven local government areas now affected, eleven confirmed cases recorded, and four deaths reported since December 2025. Health authorities say response efforts have been intensified to contain the spread and protect residents across...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is touring selected polling units across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of a mock election exercise ahead of the February 21, 2026 area council elections. The visit forms part of INEC’s early...

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) say they are strengthening collaboration to improve operational efficiency and safeguard Nigeria’s energy security. The commitment follows a high-level meeting between the management teams of both institutions at...

Reading Time: 3 minutesSenate President Godswill Akpabio says the Senate does not reject electronic transmission of election results, but retains the provision as contained in the 2022 Electoral Act. He clarifies that the upper chamber only maintains the existing framework while removing the specific requirement for...

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, files a formal appeal at the Court of Appeal, challenging his conviction and multiple sentences for terrorism-related offences. He argues that the Federal High Court trial in Abuja contains serious legal errors...

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Ogoni, Rivers State, formally matriculates 1,246 pioneer students, marking a major milestone in the growth of Nigeria’s specialised higher education sector. The historic ceremony holds at the Ken Saro-Wiwa Auditorium in Tai Local Government Area,...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Edo State Government begins the restitution of 2,950 plots of land to 1,550 residents affected by the 2022 property demolition in Oke-Oroma Community, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area. The move marks a major step toward resolving the long-standing land dispute and restoring...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Plateau State Government confirms its partnership with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development on the transformation of the Wase Grazing Reserve, firmly rejecting claims that the project is linked to the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association. State officials say the initiative is...

Reading Time: 2 minutesRivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, reaffirms his commitment to delivering on the social contract with the people, despite ongoing political tensions within the state. He says his administration remains firmly focused on governance, service delivery, and meeting the expectations of residents. Mediaplusng.com...

Reading Time: 2 minutesPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu approves the deployment of a full battalion of soldiers under Operation Savannah Shield to combat armed banditry in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State and the adjoining National Park in Niger State. The move signals a renewed federal...