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Multiple Terrorists Killed In Borno Following NAF Airstrikes
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced a significant operational success after airstrikes conducted by its operatives under Operation Hadin Kai killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists and destroyed their stronghold in Borno State. The precision air mission took place in the early hours of Friday, targeting fleeing insurgents in Bita, a known Boko Haram enclave in the North-East region. In...
INEC Confirms Dates For Ekiti, Osun 2026 Gubernatorial Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the upcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, July 20, 2026, and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced the dates on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), who were recently confirmed by the National Assembly. While addressing the...
Presidency Defends Tinubu’s Two-Year Tenure Following Atiku’s Criticism
The presidency has fired back at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following his sharp criticism of the Bola Tinubu-led administration, declaring that only those who "choose to be blind" would fail to recognize the administration's achievements over the past two years. Atiku, in a statement marking the second anniversary of the administration, accused the government of deepening poverty and engaging...
Rivers To Witness Democracy Return Soon – Fubara
Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called on his supporters, the people of Rivers State, and Nigerians at large to extend their gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his timely intervention in preventing a descent into anarchy amid the state’s ongoing political turmoil. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Governor Fubara disclosed...
NGF Expresses Condolences Over Niger Flood Tragedy
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has extended its condolences to the Niger State Government over the devastating flood that struck Mokwa Local Government Area, claiming numerous lives and destroying property. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the forum expressed deep shock over the extent of the disaster. The NGF conveyed...
Biafra Day: Umuahia Streets Empty As Residents Comply With Sit-At-Home Directive [Photos + Video]
![Biafra Day: Umuahia Streets Empty As Residents Comply With Sit-At-Home [PHOTOS]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Umuahia-street-640x479.jpg "Biafra Day: Umuahia Streets Empty As Residents Comply With Sit-At-Home Directive [Photos + Video]")
Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, was marked by silence and empty streets on Friday as residents observed the sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) in remembrance of fallen Biafra heroes. The city’s roads were largely deserted, with only sporadic sightings of tricycles and a handful of vehicles moving around. https://youtu.be/PacGN66G2AM Shops along major and minor streets remained...
NDLEA Detains Hajj Pilgrims Suspected Of Smuggling Cocaine Into Saudi Arabia
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd.), revealed on Wednesday that two individuals were recently arrested for ingesting cocaine while allegedly preparing to travel to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Speaking at the opening session of the Ministerial Committee on Drug Use Control, Marwa disclosed that the suspects had posed as...
Oil Sector Endures Challenges Amid Govt Reforms
The federal government has implemented robust policies in an effort to build Nigeria's oil and gas industry, creating the groundwork for a future that is more resilient and investor-friendly. Two years into the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s oil and gas sector continues to navigate longstanding challenges. From modest gains in crude oil production to policy efforts aimed...
Seplat Ventures Into Power Sector Investment
The Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy, Roger Brown, has disclosed that the company will venture into the power sector later. Brown disclosed this in a statement made available to our correspondent on Thursday. According to him, the energy firm has a long-term roadmap to expand power to off-grid communities. “At some point, when the time is right, we will take...
FG Clarifies External Borrowing Plan
The federal government has explained that the 2024–2026 External Borrowing Plan presented to the National Assembly on Tuesday was crucial for the execution of the 2024–2026 Medium Term Economic Framework. The Federal Ministry of Finance said in a statement yesterday that the borrowing plan was for the entire nation, meaning that it included both federal and state governments and does...
