Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo dies at 60
The Creek Haven, the Bayelsa seat of power, on Thursday was thrown into mourning after Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the state Deputy Governor, collapsed and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa where he was later confirmed dead.
Political tensions rise in Nasarawa as Lafia LGA chairman suspended amid 2027 election jostle
By Abel Daniel, Lafia Lafia, Nasarawa – Political tensions are escalating in Nasarawa State as power struggles ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to surface, raising concerns about cracks within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The recent suspension of Lafia Local Government Chairman, Hon. Mohammad Haliru Arabo, has intensified political uncertainty in the […]
2027: Fubara drums support for Tinubu’s reelection
Fubara said his administration is willing to work with all pro-Tinubu groups and stakeholders committed to the President’s re-election, stating that stability at the national level is vital for sustained development in the state.
PSG team bus stoned outside Bilbao hotel
The Paris Saint-Germain team bus was pelted with stones outside the team hotel in Bilbao during the night after their Champions League game with Athletic, a source close to the club told AFP on Thursday.
FRSC confirms eight dead in night crash in Jos
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that eight people died in a fatal night-time road crash along Zaria Road, Jos, in the early hours of Thursday. According to the Plateau State Sector Command, a distress call was received around 2:30 am, prompting the deployment of rescue personnel. The […]
FG launches Africa’s first gas trading market, licenses JEX
The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated Africa’s first gas trading market, taking a major step toward harnessing Nigeria’s 209 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves.
5 mistakes every first-time international traveller makes at the airport
Your first time travelling abroad is a big moment, no matter your age. For many people, that first international trip is when the travel bug truly hits.
DSS opens case against Owo Church attackers as court grants accelerated hearing
Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday opened its case against five persons accused of carrying out the 5 June 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State…
Enugu earmarks N10bn for phase 1 of 135.4km rail project
…Plans to add additional 14 planes to Enugu Air …Car Assembly, Enugu Airport Concession to get N10bn each The Enugu State Government says it has earmarked the sum of N10bn in the 2026 budget as the state’s equity contribution to the first phase of the 135.5km standard gauge rail it plans to build in the […]
U.S. seizes Nigerian-owned supertanker over alleged crude theft
The United States Coast Guard, in collaboration with the U.S. Navy, has intercepted a Nigerian-owned supertanker, Skipper, over allegations of crude oil theft, piracy, and other transnational crimes.
Dangote unveils N100bn education fund for Nigerian students
Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, has announced a N100 billion annual education support programme aimed at keeping financially vulnerable Nigerian students in school.
