Operatives of the Ebonyi State Police Command have discovered the remains of Chief Francis Igwe, kidnapped father of former Ebonyi Deputy Governor, Mr Kelechi Igwe at the hideout of his abductors, reports thegazellenews.com. Thegazellenews.com recalled that the ex-Deputy Governor’s father was kidnapped on Sunday, 1 March, 2026 on his way to church at Ndufu-Alike community, Ikwo local government area (LGA) of the state. The Ebonyi Police Command Public Relations Officer, Joshua Ikandu, who confirmed the development through a statement made available to newsmen in Abakaliki, the state capital, said the remains of the traditional ruler was recovered by operatives who went…
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Ongoing interventions undertaken by Nigeria’s First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu in critical sectors will benefit more vulnerable women and youths in the country, with adequate support from government at subnational levels. Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa stated this in a chat with State House correspondents after a brief meeting with the First Lady in her office at the State House, Abuja. While applauding the transformative impact of her Renewed Hope Initiative on the less privileged, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa called on state governments to seize the momentum created by her initiative to drive sustainable development…
After more than three decades of service, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, has retired from the Nigeria Police Force alongside several other senior officers following changes in the leadership of the force. The retirement followed the exit of the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the confirmation of Tunji Disu, as the new Inspector-General. Mba, who served in the Department of Training and Development before his retirement, bowed out after 34 years in the police, leaving behind what colleagues and observers describe as a meritorious career marked by professionalism, discipline and commitment to national service. The former police…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs). The promotions, which are a result of merit, seniority, record of service and performance in a written examination and oral interview conducted on Friday, 6 March, 2026, at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, are part of efforts to strengthen the leadership cadre of the Nigeria Police Force. The newly promoted DIGs are: 1. Zachariah Fera Achinyan, fdc (formerly AIG Zone 4, Makurdi) 2. Zango Ibrahim Baba (formerly AIG Department of Logistics and Supply) 3. Isyaku Mohammed (formerly…
A philanthropist and House of Representatives hopeful, Bamidele Omosehin, has congratulated Senator Jimoh Ibrahim on his appointment as the United Nations Permanent Representative. The appointment was announced on Friday, 6 March, 2026 by the Presidency. Omosehin described the appointment as a round peg in a round hole, saying Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim is a brilliant personality with the expertise that would enhance the operations of the international organization. He noted that the performance of the senator, who, until his new appointment, represented Ondo Southern Senatorial District at the Senate, was impressive. Omosehin, who runs empowerment programmes intermittently in Okitipupa Local Government…
Qatar has rejected explanations from Iran over recent missile strikes, insisting that evidence shows the attacks struck civilian areas and key infrastructure inside its territory. The position was conveyed during a phone conversation between Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, amid rising regional tensions. According to a statement issued by the Qatar News Agency, the Iranian minister had argued that the missile strikes were directed at American interests and were not intended to target the State of Qatar. However, Al Thani firmly rejected the claim,…
By Abubakar Al-Sadique As political discussions gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial race in Bauchi State, attention is increasingly shifting from campaign rhetoric to the practical demonstration of leadership through service. Across communities in the state, the humanitarian interventions driven by Bala Maijama Wunti and implemented through the Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO) are steadily shaping a narrative about inclusive leadership, compassion, and community responsibility. In recent weeks, the organisation has undertaken a series of large-scale outreach initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable populations during the holy month of Ramadan. These interventions have ranged from food distribution and financial…
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has lauded the current Board and Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for its support to the Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies operating in the region. Air Marshal Aneke, who gave the commendation during a courtesy visit at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, highlighted some of the development projects the Commission had executed to assist the security agencies. He said: “Let me seize this opportunity to commend the NDDC for its support to the Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies for its unflinching support…
Nigeria’s tertiary education system stands today at a decisive inflection point. With university enrolment rising faster than infrastructure investment, student housing has emerged as one of the most urgent gaps holding back academic performance, institutional competitiveness, and nationwide human capital development. Evidence shows that less than 15% of Nigeria’s over 2 million tertiary students have access to on campus hostels, forcing thousands into unsafe, overcrowded, and poorly regulated off campus accommodations. Across federal, state, and private universities, the story is remarkably similar: inadequate bed spaces, aging dormitories, poor amenities, and a lack of structured policy direction on student accommodation. With…
The Country Representative of UN Women to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Beatrice Eyong, has warned that Nigeria’s democratic progress and development could remain stunted unless urgent action is taken to close the country’s widening gender inequality gap. Speaking in Abuja during a media parley ahead of the 2026 commemoration of International Women’s Day, Eyong said Nigeria continues to face troubling disparities in women’s representation, safety and access to justice despite years of advocacy and policy commitments. The global observance this year is themed “Rights. Justice. Action.” Eyong said the theme reflects a growing international…