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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump as the two leaders prepare to discuss Iran, regional security, the ongoing war and efforts to expand the circle of peace across the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described his planned meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as both a “great privilege” and a “great responsibility,” highlighting the importance of the discussions as tensions continue to shape the political and security landscape of the Middle East. Netanyahu made the remarks before departing Israel on Monday for his meeting with the American president. According to…

Abuja, Nigeria – Residents and business owners across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are commending the ongoing infrastructure and urban renewal projects led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, saying the improvements are transforming the city and opening up new economic opportunities. From newly constructed roads to upgraded public infrastructure, many Abuja residents believe these developments are making it easier to do business, attract customers, and improve their daily lives. During our street interviews, traders, entrepreneurs, transport operators, and local residents shared how the improved road networks and modern infrastructure have positively impacted their businesses. Many explained that better accessibility has…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has witnessed remarkable transformation in recent years, with major investments in road infrastructure, urban renewal, public facilities, and city modernization. At Track Development Info-Tainment (TDI), we believe that genuine development deserves recognition, regardless of politics. In our latest feature, “TDI Celebrates Wike’s Excellence,” we take an in-depth look at the projects and initiatives shaping Abuja under the leadership of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. A New Face for Nigeria’s Capital Abuja serves as the nation’s capital and represents Nigeria to the world. Over the past months, residents have seen accelerated work…

The pupils and teachers who were abducted by bandits in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have finally regained their freedom, bringing relief to their families and communities after weeks of uncertainty. The development was confirmed on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. In a post shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Onanuga announced that all the victims had been rescued through the efforts of Nigeria’s security agencies. “Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been rescued by our security agencies,” Onanuga wrote. The announcement…

The Federal Government has revealed that the bandits holding kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oyo State have threatened to kill the victims if Nigerian troops move closer to their hideout. Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, disclosed that the bandits are using the abducted children and teachers as leverage to pressure the government into releasing some of their commanders currently in military custody. Speaking in a preview of an interview with News Central shared on Wednesday ahead of the full broadcast of the NC Exclusive programme on Friday, Musa said the bandits believe holding the children hostage will force the government…

The arrest of the father of Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi has sparked outrage across Nigeria after police officers reportedly stormed the family’s residence in Ogbomoso and took the elderly man into custody, even though Adeyemi had allegedly promised to present himself before the court. The incident has drawn criticism from legal practitioners and human rights advocates, who argue that arresting a family member instead of a suspect has no place under Nigerian law. According to Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana, officers arrived at the family’s home located at Plot 3, Adeniyi Dynasty, behind Technical College, Road Safety Area, Ogbomoso,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared the incumbent Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. Governor Oyebanji secured a total of 319,224 votes, defeating candidates from other political parties to earn a second term in office. His victory was announced by the Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Adenike Oladiji, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), during the final collation of results held at the INEC headquarters on Iyin Road in Ado-Ekiti in the early hours of…

The Federal Government has expressed growing concern over the continued harassment of Nigerians living in South Africa, warning that it may be forced to review its diplomatic and economic options if the situation does not improve. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the remarks while reacting to recent reports of xenophobic attacks and intimidation targeting Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa. According to the minister, Nigerian citizens continue to face discrimination and unfair treatment despite their contributions to South Africa’s economy and society. She noted that the situation has reached a point where Nigeria…

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has stirred widespread debate after declaring that Nigerians do not need to know how he intends to generate 10,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity if elected president. Instead, he said voters should simply believe in his ability to deliver and cast their votes based on his track record. Speaking during an interview with broadcaster Rufai Oseni, Obi was questioned about one of the key promises of his presidential agenda—raising Nigeria’s electricity generation, transmission and distribution capacity to at least 10,000MW within four years. When pressed to explain exactly how he…

The Borno State Government has assured residents that repentant terrorists undergoing rehabilitation and reintegration will not easily return to terrorism after completing the state’s deradicalisation programme. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Zuwaira Gambo, made this known during an interview aired on News Central TV on Monday. According to Gambo, one of the final stages of the rehabilitation process involves taking an oath with the Holy Quran, a step she described as a powerful deterrent against returning to violent activities. She explained that the Borno model of rehabilitation includes counselling, education, vocational training, and deradicalization before the former…