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ANAMBRA SECURITY: CP NNANNA URGES PRESIDENTS-GENERAL OF COMMUNITIES TO PRIORITISE SECURITY, STEP UP SUPPORT FOR FIGHT AGAINST CRIMINALITY. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 ANAMBRA SECURITY: CP NNANNA URGES PRESIDENTS-GENERAL OF COMMUNITIES TO PRIORITISE SECURITY, STEP UP SUPPORT FOR FIGHT AGAINST CRIMINALITY The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, has called on Presidents-General of communities across the State to place the security and wellbeing of their respective communities at the forefront of their leadership responsibilities. The Commissioner made the call on 4th September 2026 while receiving the Association of Presidents-General of Communities in the State. He noted that the Presidents-General occupy strategic positions in their respective communities and therefore have a crucial role to play in supporting the Police and other security agencies in the fight against criminality. CP Nnanna urged the PGs to prioritise peace, security and development while fostering closer collaboration with the Police through the provision of timely and credible information that could assist in preventing and tackling c...
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MARWA MOURNS FALLEN OFFICER AS NDLEA ARRESTS 6 SUSPECTS IN BLOODY BONNY ISLAND RAID,RECOVERS CACHE OF COCAINE, HEROIN, METHAMPHETAMINE, SKUNK, TRAMADOL. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Marwa mourns fallen officer as NDLEA arrests 6 suspects in bloody Bonny Island raid, Recovers cache of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, skunk, tramadol ABUJA – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided a notorious drug enclave known as Ama Hausa in Bonny Island, Rivers state where six suspects were arrested and a significant cache of illicit substances, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, skunk, and tramadol was recovered.  An NDLEA personnel, Chief Narcotic Agent Sadiq Bako Mujahid, however lost his life as a result of severe head injuries sustained when the drug dealers mobilized armed hoodlums to attack operatives during the raid. Notwithstanding the violent attack, the NDLEA operatives were able to apprehend all the six targets of the raid including the gang leader, Genesis George Benson, who is responsible for the death of the NDLEA operative. Other suspects arrested during the strategic operation at the Ama Hausa area of Bonny I...
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PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS CEO AND BOARD MEMBERS OF NEMSA; MAGAJI DA’U ALIYU AS MD OF SHESTCO. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE   PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS CEO AND BOARD MEMBERS OF NEMSA; MAGAJI DA’U ALIYU AS MD OF SHESTCO   President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hon. Magaji Da’u Aliyu as the Managing Director of the Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Abuja.   The Sheda Science and Technology Complex (SHESTCO) is responsible for conducting research and development in technology and for operating a nuclear research facility.   President Tinubu also appointed Engr. Adesayo Olusegun Michael as the Managing Director/CEO of the Board of Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA).   Other Board members of NEMSA appointed by the President include: Engr. Aliyu Abdulazeez (Executive Director, Technical); Ikechi Clara Nwosu (Chairman, South East); Zubair Abdur’rauf Idris (Member); Igba Elizabeth (Member-North Central); Sani Alhaji Shehu (Member–North East); Adeyemi Adetunji (Member–South West); Engr Emmanuel Eneji Nkpe (Member–South South) and Engr. Char...
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THE NIGERIAN SENATE HAS AMENDED CLAUSE 60(3) OF THE ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL 2026. THE NEW PROPOSAL AIMS TO BALANCE THE DEMAND FOR MODERN TRANSPARENCY WITH THE PRACTICAL REALITIES OF NIGERIA’S TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.(PHOTO).

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 In a major legislative shift following days of intense "Occupy NASS" protests, the Nigerian Senate has amended Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026. The new proposal aims to balance the demand for modern transparency with the practical realities of Nigeria’s technological infrastructure. According to the latest proposal, the Senate has agreed that electronic transmission will serve as the primary method for uploading election results. This marks a significant change from previous versions of the bill where such transmission was largely discretionary. However, the amendment includes a critical "safety valve": All polling unit results must first be transmitted electronically to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV).  In the event of network issues or technical failures that prevent electronic transmission, INEC is legally permitted to revert to manual transmission of results. The decision follows a wave of demonstrations at the National Assembly gate...
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ENUGU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ACQUIRES NEW EMBRAER 195 AIRCRAFT.(PHOTO).

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 ENUGU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ACQUIRES NEW EMBRAER 195 AIRCRAFT. In a major move to solidify its presence in Nigeria’s aviation sector, Enugu Air, the state-backed carrier operated by XEJET, has officially taken delivery of a new Embraer 195 aircraft. The arrival of the larger regional jet marks a significant expansion phase for the airline, which launched operations in July 2025. In a statement released on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the airline’s management described the acquisition as a pivotal step in their mission to provide safe, reliable, and efficient air travel services. The addition of the Embraer 195 is expected to deepen competition on domestic routes and enhance the airline’s capacity to serve its growing passenger base. The airline expressed its gratitude to Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, acknowledging his strategic vision and unwavering commitment to aviation development. According to the statement, the Governor’s support has been instrumental in strengthening re...
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NATIONAL OPPOSITION MOVEMENT PROTEST OVER ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION & TAX REFORM. (PHOTO).

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 National Opposition Movement Protest Over Electronic Transmission & Tax Reform Day two of protests continued at the National Assembly by a coalition of civil society groups, youth organisations, and pro-democracy activists under the banner National Opposition Movement. The demonstration targets the electronic transmission clause in the proposed Electoral Act amendment and the implementation of a new tax law. Among the protesters, a former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung wanted the Senate’s position on electronic transmission of election results be amended. The group insists that failure to clearly provide for electronic transmission could undermine the credibility of future elections. Protesters also cited worsening economic hardship, which they attribute to the new tax reform law.
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PRESIDENCY DIRECTIVE: CUSTOMS OFFICIALLY REOPENS TSAMIYA–SEGBANA BORDER POST IN KEBBI. (PHOTO).

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 Presidency Directive: Customs Officially Reopens Tsamiya–Segbana Border Post In Kebbi The Nigeria Customs Service has officially reopened the Tsamiya–Segbana border post in Kebbi State, linking Nigeria with Benin and the Niger Republic. This is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to reopen the border post to boost regional trade and strengthen border security.  Usman Abdullahi Shehu reports that the reopening also which follows high-level engagements between the three countries is already easing the movement of goods across the borders.
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FORMER PDP NATIONAL WOMEN LEADER MARIYA WAZIRI DEFECTS TO APC IN KEBBI. (PHOTO).

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 Former PDP National Women Leader Mariya Waziri Defects To APC In Kebbi A major political shift has occurred in Kebbi State as the former National Women Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mariya Waziri, alongside thousands of her supporters, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Correspondent Abduljalil Mohammed Bawa reports that Maryam was received by Governor Nasir Idris in Birnin Kebbi. The high-profile defection was formalized at a gathering in Birnin Kebbi, where Governor Nasir Idris who received the new APC members described the development as a boost to democratic consolidation in the state. Governor Idris says the influx of new members reflects growing confidence in the policies and programmes of the APC-led administration at both the state and the national levels. The Governor noted that ongoing initiatives are designed to complement the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, adding that the government will sustain efforts to attract mo...
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