FCT Council Poll: I’ll Back Only Candidates Who Support Tinubu — Wike
Sunday February 15, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he will support only candidates who...
Wiretap Row: Presidency, Allies Close In On El-Rufai Over NSA Phone Claim
Sunday February 15, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is under intense scrutiny following his claim that the phone...
Akwa Ibom IRS Announces New Electronic Tax Payment System
Sunday February 15, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS) has announced a change in the process for...
Gunmen Kidnap Supermarket Owner In Akwa Ibom, Demand N30m Ransom
Sunday February 15, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng By Zagazola MAKAMA Gunmen have abducted a 35-year-old supermarket owner, Mr Enobong Akaninyene Okon, from his...
Akwa Ibom To Establish Electricity Regulatory Commission, Concession Power Plant
Sunday February 15, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Akwa Ibom government says it has commenced the process of establishing the State’s Electricity Regulatory...
2026 World Cup: Odds Tilt Toward Nigeria As DR Congo Await FIFA Verdict Monday
Sunday February 15, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Barring any last-minute delays, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is expected to deliver a...
FG Launches ‘Operation Savannah Shield’ After 75 Killed in Kwara Terror Attack
Friday February 13, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Federal Government has intensified security operations across Nigeria’s North Central region following terrorist attacks that...
Nigerian-Born US Marine Dies After Falling From Warship Into Sea
Friday February 13, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng A United States Marine of Nigerian descent, Chukwuemeka Oforah, has been confirmed dead after he fell...
El-Rufai To Honour EFCC Invitation On Monday — Counsel
Thursday February 12, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, will appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,...
INEC Proposes N873.78bn For 2027 Elections
Thursday February 12, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct...