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By Peter Omopo President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for another five-year term. The reappointment, which took effect from Friday, February 27, was announced in a statement issued on Saturday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. Audi was first appointed to the position in 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari. His initial five-year tenure ended last Friday as he participated in activities marking the 2026 World Civil Defence Day at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja. He is expected to resume duties on Monday…

By Peter Omopo Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has convened an emergency meeting of the State Security Council following renewed bandit attacks in parts of the state. The meeting was held on Friday at the Government House conference room in Gusau. According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the session was prompted by alarming security developments, including credible reports of Improvised Explosive Devices planted along some highways. The governor expressed sympathy to communities and families affected by the recent attacks, assuring them of his administration’s support. At the meeting, Lawal tasked heads of security agencies…

By Peter Omopo Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has distributed fertilisers and other agricultural inputs to support dry-season farming across the state. The distribution was officially launched on Thursday at the Fadama III facility of the Ministry of Agriculture in Gusau. In a statement issued on Saturday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the inputs were described as critical to improving crop yields, reducing post-harvest losses and promoting sustainable farming practices. According to the statement, items distributed include 3,920 bags of NPK fertiliser, 1,956 bags of Urea fertiliser, 3,920 litres of herbicide, 1,956 litres of insecticide and 3,920 sachets…

By Peter Omopo Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has said he will resign from office if President Bola Tinubu fails to secure re-election in the 2027 presidential poll. Okpebholo made the declaration during a Friday interview on African Independent Television, where he tied the performance of his administration in Edo State to the success of the federal government under Tinubu. The governor dismissed suggestions that his comment was political grandstanding, describing it as a firm endorsement of the president’s leadership and policies. He said the developmental strides recorded in Edo reflect the broader direction of the federal administration. Expressing confidence…

By Peter Omopo Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended all flights to and from Doha following the closure of Qatari airspace. The airline announced the development in a statement on Saturday, confirming that operations were halted due to the airspace restriction. It said it is working closely with government stakeholders and relevant authorities to assist passengers affected by the disruption. The carrier assured travellers that flight operations would resume once the airspace is reopened but warned that delays are likely across its network when services recommence. To ease the impact of the suspension, Qatar Airways said it has deployed additional ground…

By Olugbolahan Kuku February 26 2026; Hon. Adetola Abubakar played host to the academia in a consultation forum for research conducted in her LCDA. The Centre for Housing & Sustainable Development (CHSD) of the University of Lagos and African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) of the University of Manchester U.K. are collaborating on a very important research project tagged “Action Research for Climate Resilience” (AR4CR) and the choice location and focus of the research work is Ajegunle-Ikorodu; a community on the eastern fringes of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA. In the course of this research work, the researchers needed to reach out to stakeholders…

By Peter Omopo The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, bail in the sum of N200m each in a terrorism financing and firearms case instituted by the Department of State Services. However, Malami was remanded in a correctional facility over a separate 16-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission bordering on alleged money laundering and unlawful acquisition of assets valued at over N8.7bn. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in her ruling on the bail applications in the terrorism case, held that the primary…

By Peter Omopo The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called for calm, dialogue and adherence to the rule of law following the arrest of Tracy Ohiri in a dispute reportedly involving the Minister of Works, David Umahi. In a statement issued on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan urged restraint amid heightened public interest in the matter, which has generated widespread debate on social media. She thanked Nigerians who spoke out over the development, describing civic vigilance as vital in a democracy. The senator condemned any attempt to use force or intimidation to silence individuals, particularly women who raise concerns about alleged…

By Peter Omopo The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said the swearing-in of Justice Kayode Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court has restored the apex court to its full constitutional complement. Justice Oyewole was sworn in on Wednesday at a ceremony held at the Supreme Court in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Kekere-Ekun described the elevation as a significant milestone, noting that a full bench would enhance the court’s capacity to constitute robust panels and manage its caseload more efficiently. She said numerical completeness was structurally important for a court whose decisions shape the nation’s…

By Peter Omopo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the 2027 general election will be a direct contest between the All Progressives Congress and Nigerians, insisting that political defections will not translate into genuine public support for the ruling party. Atiku, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, stated this in a statement issued by his media office on Friday while reacting to the defection of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to the APC. Fintiri announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party in a 14-minute statewide broadcast, saying the move was taken in the developmental interest of Adamawa…