As reported by The Punch on Saturday, March 7, 2026, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi alleged on Friday that his convoy was assaulted by political thugs, who also set fire to the ward office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in his hometown of Ubima, located in the Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers…
ABUJA – In accordance with existing public service regulations, President Bola Tinubu has authorized the renewal of tenure for three Permanent Secretaries within the Federal Civil Service. The Permanent Secretaries affected are:Ms. Kachallom Shangti Daju, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare; Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent…
Former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has fired off a fierce warning to political supporters in the state, insisting that no political ambition justifies putting any Nigerian’s life at risk! In a heated address at a community gathering, Amaechi slammed the rising political tensions, demanding that residents keep their cool…
A new exit benefit plan that will give departing federal government officials a gratuity equal to 100% of their total yearly salary has been authorized by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The federation’s head of civil service office in Abuja released a statement on Thursday. It announced the decision. The decision will go into effect…
Abba Kyari, a suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, was exonerated by a Federal High Court in Abuja from a 23-count allegation of allegedly failing to declare assets that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) had brought against him. Justice James Omotosho ruled on Thursday that Kyari was not connected to the properties mentioned in…
In his ruling, Justice James Omotosho concluded that the anti-drug organization had not produced enough proof to support the accusations made against Kyari and his two brothers, who were also charged with making fake affidavits to hide the provenance of specific properties. According to the judge, the prosecution failed to present reliable evidence connecting Kyari…
A significant judicial chapter has come to an end when a Federal High Court cleared suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari of all charges. The prosecution was unable to provide enough proof to support the accusations made against the former leader of the Intelligence Response Team, the court decided. Following investigations connected to…
A six-year ban on the creation of new postsecondary institutions was imposed by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday. Additionally, it reinstated the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education as an independent organization and recognized medical fellowships as being on par with PhD degrees. These are a part of the Council-approved…
The Digest: After claiming that President Bola Tinubu is the most powerful president in the world—even more powerful than US President Donald Trump—a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) provoked outrage. The PDP mainstay claimed on Headline Hub News that Nigeria’s president has more constitutional authority than other international leaders. The most powerful…
Drama recently erupted in Abuja as Kaduna North congressman Mohammed Bello El-Rufai attacked the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) over its recent raid on the home of his father, former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai. See what transpired. As part of its ongoing investigation into alleged malfeasance, the ICPC said that it…
Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, who recently resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has been confirmed as the new State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor was present at a party congress on Tuesday in Jalingo, the state capital, where the new Exco was chosen. Additionally, the party elected Hon. The State Publicity…
Egbetokun’s tenure as IGP was marked by many controversies. His prolonged stay in office, despite clear retirement rules, became a central point of criticism. Despite his forced retirement, former Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has remained at the police IG house. He is reportedly plotting to be allowed to contest as the senatorial candidate…
• VeryDarkMan claims the controversy involving King Mitchy was a deliberate assault to cancel him. Still, he says the plan failed. It has since become a joke. • His assertion has reignited on-line discussions in regards to the dispute. Nigerian influencer VeryDarkMan has spoken out about the current battle with fellow influencer King Mitchy. He…
As tensions with Iran escalated, the United Arab Emirates announced that most ballistic missiles and drones fired into its territory were intercepted by its air defense systems. The country described the barrage as a serious danger to regional stability. The UAE Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Tuesday that since the Iranian onslaught…
