Political tensions have escalated again in Rivers State as a fresh budget dispute deepens the rift between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara over a proposed supplementary appropriation.
Fidelity Bank Plc has appointed Mrs Amaka Onwughalu as its new Chairman, effective January 1, 2026, following the completion of Mr Mustafa Chike-Obi’s tenure.
No fewer than 41 ships carrying petroleum products, food items and other cargoes are expected to arrive at major Lagos ports between January 2 and January 5, according to the Nigerian Ports Authority.
Bayelsa State has received a new police commissioner as CP Daniel Iyamah takes over leadership of the command, pledging decisive action against crime and enhanced protection of lives and critical assets.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Federal Government to make security and citizens’ welfare its top priorities in 2026, calling for people-centred governance amid worsening hardship and insecurity nationwide.
Revival efforts in the PDP gathered pace as the party’s National Chairman said it was ready to conduct credible primaries nationwide ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Arrest operation in Ogun led to the capture of four suspected cultists accused of armed robbery, with police recovering a pistol, axe, charms and a stolen iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Settlement talks may begin in the certificate forgery case involving former minister Uche Nnaji after he asked the Federal High Court in Abuja for more time to pursue an out-of-court resolution with UNN officials.
Forecast from NiMet shows a mix of rainy and sunny weather conditions across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, with thunderstorms expected in several states nationwide.