By Ado Salisu The Peter Obi Media Office has accused the Federal Government of orchestrating a campaign of intimidation against the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, alleging harassment, threats to his safety and interference with his business interests. In a statement signed by Idris Zekeri Jnr on July 9, 2026, the media office said it was dissatisfied with the Presidency’s response to Obi’s recent concerns about his personal safety, describing the reaction as dismissive and inappropriate. The statement alleged that recent actions by government agencies had gone beyond normal political disagreements and amounted to a coordinated effort to…
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By Ado Salisu Nigeria’s search for its representatives at the 2026 World Youth Scrabble Championship begins this weekend as the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) stages its national qualifying tournament on the Woogles online platform. The two-day qualifiers will be held on Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, with players competing in monitored online matches to earn places in the national team. National Youth Coach, Hassan Olojoku Abdulrafiu, said the National Technical Director, Adedeji Khaleel, will provide detailed guidelines for the qualifying exercise before the competition begins. He urged all eligible participants to familiarize themselves with the Woogles platform to…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have recorded fresh operational successes across the North East, rescuing abductees, repelling terrorist attacks, arresting suspected logistics suppliers and recovering weapons, cash and other items linked to insurgent activities. The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Operation Hadin Kai, Maiduguri, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. He said troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion, while conducting search and rescue operations in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on July 7, rescued two abductees from a terrorist hideout. The…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market remains fully deregulated, with the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, determined by market forces rather than government directives. The Sokoto State Coordinator of the NMDPRA, Mr. Ali Ajmi, stated this while speaking with journalists in Sokoto, clarifying that the authority had not received any directive from its headquarters fixing a uniform pump price for petrol across the country. He explained that under the deregulated regime, petroleum marketers are free to source products independently…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening emergency and intensive care services across Nigeria through sustainable healthcare financing, expanded health insurance coverage, improved infrastructure, workforce development, and stronger collaboration among stakeholders. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the commitment while declaring open the 11th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Intensive and Critical Care Society of Nigeria (I-CCSN) in Abuja. The conference, held on July 8, 2026, was themed “Sustainable Financing for Intensive Care in Public Hospitals in Nigeria.” According to a statement…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing a balanced, evidence-based and people-centred approach to drug control by strengthening prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and access to essential controlled medicines for patients with legitimate medical needs. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, made this known in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by Mrs. Olufowobi-Yusuf Adeola, Director of the Food and Drug Services Department, at the Maiden National Drug Use Summit held on July 8–9, 2026, in Abuja. According to the Minister, drug use remains a major public health and…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a Strategic Refresher Course for 100 Deputy Comptrollers aimed at equipping senior officers with the leadership skills, discipline and professional competence required to take on higher responsibilities within the Service. The training, organised by the Human Resources Development Department in collaboration with the Customs Police Unit, began on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, Abuja. Declaring the workshop open on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the Commandant of the College, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Dow Gaura, said the participants…
From John Bassey, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State APC Aspirants Forum has declared its full support for Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, for a second term in office, following a reconciliation meeting aimed at strengthening unity within the party. The forum, made up of All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants who lost during the party’s recent primary elections, made the declaration during a courtesy visit to the governor at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi. In a statement signed by Comrade Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the forum said it was…
From John Bassey, Kebbi First-term governors elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have declared that their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid must be backed by measurable achievements and improved service delivery across their respective states. The governors made the declaration in a communiqué issued at the end of their meeting held in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. The communiqué was presented by the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, who said the governors understood that political support for the President must go hand-in-hand with good governance at the state level.…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Chairman of the Naibawa Community, Hon. Ado Salisu Riruwai, has commended the Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government, Hon. Ali Musa Hardworker Danmaliki, for what he described as remarkable achievements within his first 100 days in office. Speaking during the reception held in honour of the newly appointed Secretary of Kumbotso Local Government, Alhaji Kabiru “Director,” Hon. Riruwai said the appointment reflects the chairman’s commitment to strengthening grassroots governance and accelerating development across the local government. He noted that Hon. Ali Musa Hardworker Danmaliki has accomplished significant projects within a short period, saying many residents believe his…