By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, has urged newly appointed commissioners and special advisers to serve faithfully, uphold integrity and discharge their responsibilities without fear or favour. Balarabe gave the charge on Thursday after swearing in three commissioners, 18 special advisers, a Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration) […]
…Promises to tackle 25% interest rates, expand long-term financing By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has pledged to tackle high interest rates and improve access to long-term financing to revive industries, expand businesses and create jobs in the South-East if elected president in 2027. Makinde, […]
…Urges South-East to shun ethnic politics By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s competence and energy to govern Nigeria, urging him to leave office and rest. Obi spoke at an NDC town hall and stakeholders’ meeting held at the Citi-Hub […]
One hundred and fifty-four students of Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, Katsina State, were hospitalised following a suspected adverse reaction to praziquantel tablets administered to treat bilharzia. The incident occurred on Monday, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Katsina State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu. Aliyu said the students […]
By Olayinka Ajayi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s request to the National Assembly for approval to obtain fresh external loans of $20.5 billion and €1.45 billion, questioning the justification for continued borrowing. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, said the basis for the proposed loans was unclear, particularly in view of […]
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stepped up preparations for the 2027 general elections, with efforts to identify and address potential threats to peaceful and credible polls in Abia State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Prof. Sylvia Agu, disclosed this on Thursday in Umuahia at a […]
Adeyemi, who has been in detention since July 14, was docked before Justice Halilu Yusuf of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama.
…As PenCom insists on June 2027 recapitalisation deadline …No pensioner will be abandoned — Oloworaran By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has unveiled PenCare, a national healthcare initiative designed to provide free medical services to pensioners, beginning with low-income retirees. Tinubu, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government […]
“I think the election was a disgrace in Brazil,” Trump told reporters when asked if he accepted Lula’s victory, a day after his ally Bolsonaro fled to the United States and proclaimed himself the rightful leader.
… Offers AI research partnership to AfricaBy Nkiruka Nnorom Russia has warned that unregulated development of Artificial Intelligence, AI, risks deepening global inequality and creating a new form of colonialism, with Africa at risk of becoming a raw-material appendage of the AI economy. The warning was issued by Andrey Akulchev, Acting Director of Department of […]
Before then, she had been sick for a long time; the kind of sickness that drains everybody in the house – “The person caring for the sick is sometimes sicker than the sick person.”
Under the Electoral Act, if a malfunctioning BVAS cannot be repaired or replaced, voting in that specific unit is postponed to the next day.
Obi polled 582,454 votes to defeat Tinubu, who secured 572,606 votes, while Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came third with 75,750 votes.
Will the Kano voters give their support to President Bola Tinubu, who is still running on the plank of APC and ensure he secures more than the 517,341 votes he got in 2023?
Instagram is testing a new feature that will allow selected creators to upload videos lasting up to 90 minutes, marking a major shift from the platform’s traditional focus on short-form content.
…High cost of devices, coverage remains uneven …As smartphone market contracts 11% amid rising device prices …Africa’s budget smartphone shipments plunge 34% amid rising costsBy Juliet Umeh Nigeria’s mobile market has shifted significantly towards newer network technologies over the past three years, but 5G remains out of reach for most consumers. High smartphone prices, uneven […]
In May 2023, 2G accounted for 58.36% of mobile connections, while 4G represented 25.06% and 5G just 0.12 percent. By August 2026, 4G had become the leading technology at 54.77%, while 2G fell to 36.05%. 5G increased to 4.92%
By Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The story of a Nigerian smartphone user who is daily navigating life, battling power challenges and increasingly depend on smartphones for work, banking, navigation and entertainment, is a funny one. At 5% battery, he no longer cares how good his phone’s camera is. He is looking for a charger. That […]
By Elizabeth Osayande A new global report, HP Futures 2026, has urged policymakers in Nigeria and worldwide to prioritise durable skills such as creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration that will be essential in workplaces of the future. The report, led by HP, the Global Learning Council, and the Education Leaders Forum, convened 58 education, […]
When authorities announce new security measures, our reporting should not end with the announcement. When funds are allocated, we should investigate whether they are used as intended
By Adesina Wahab Parents, teachers and old students have reiterated the need for affordable and quality education, saying the coming of private schools is helping the government to fulfil the obligation of ensuring the right to education of the citizens. They spoke in Lagos on Tuesday during a press briefing to announce the celebration of […]
By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS: James Hope University, Lagos, is pushing a new model of collaboration between academia and government to strengthen public-sector capacity in Nigeria, beginning with an exploratory meeting with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy. The postgraduate-only university, the first of its kind in Lagos State, is proposing capacity-building, joint research, […]
