No Delta Assembly PDP lawmaker defecting to APC – Majority Leader
Nwaobi said that all the 22 PDP members in the House were irrevocably committed to the thrust of the party, and their loyalty to the PDP was unquestionable.
Tinubu appoints Awuzie Rector of Oko Poly
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State.
Experts canvass for stronger measures to protect children online
By Demola Akinyemi, ilorin As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2025 Safer Internet Day, stakeholders have called for stronger actions to protect children and young people from online dangers, even as experts harped on the need for stricter digital policies, increased parental guidance, and stronger cybersecurity measures. They spoke on […]
Dangote Refinery slashes diesel price 5% to N1,020 per litre
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the gantry price of its diesel by 5 per cent to N1, 020 per litre, from N1,075 per litre in order to impact the lives of customers and Nigerians. Since it began diesel production in January 2024, the refinery has reduced the price […]
MTN data: Reps ask FG to halt impending hike in telecom tariffs
The House of Representatives has asked the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, and the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to suspend the impending hike in telecommunications tariffs until their service improves.
I won’t go on exile despite plans to arrest me — el-Rufai
Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has said he won’t opt for exile despite the many rumours that he might be arrested and tortured by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
IGP under fire in Senate over 3,907 missing assault riffles in Police armoury
THE Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun was under fire on Tuesday when the Senate told him that it was not satisfied with the explanation by the Nigeria Police Force over a total of 3,907 assault riffles and pistols allegedly missing from its armoury as at January 2020, insisting that the police must account for the arms and ammunition.
Presidency partners with SAIS2025 to drive grassroots sports participation
The Office Of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports, Prince Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, has partnered with the Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS2025); as a vehicle for driving mass participation in grassroots sports. Prince Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye will join a distinguished panel discussion on “Developing a Sustainable and Inclusive Sport Sector in […]
Our fragile borders and the Trump solution
By SUNNY IKHIOYA President Donald Trump of the United States of America means different things to different people. You either hate him or like him, but he is consistent with whatever position he holds. In just one month in power, he has succeeded in rocking the whole world. Every single country of the world is calculating […]
Need to tackle solid mineral cartels
Former Labour leader and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Interior, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, is not the first to tell Nigerians that our solid mineral fields have been hijacked by those he described as “retired Generals” in collaboration with foreign crooks. Oshiomhole addressed the media recently and disclosed how, as National Chairman of his […]
2027 Presidency: North will take its turn after Tinubu’s 8 years – Ganduje
“We are happy that our party believes in zoning. When a leader from the northern part of this country was in office for eight years, we advocated that the next president in our party should come from the South, and luckily enough, we worked very hard with the cooperation of Nigerians.
PDP crisis: NWC voids Abia chapter’s suspension of Wabara
The crisis rocking the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, took an intriguing twist, yesterday, as the Abia State chapter suspended the chairman of the Board of Trustees, BoT, Senator Adolphus Wabara, over alleged anti-party activities.
GRP Insurance Brokers, BOOM Foundation celebrate Funmi Babington-Ashaye @ 60
The Global Risks Perspective Insurance Brokers Ltd. (GRP) and the Baasorun Olalekan Olaniran Muslihudeen Foundation (BOOM) have congratulated Dr. Funmi Babington-Ashaye on her 60th birthday, commending her outstanding career in the insurance industry and her contributions to Nigeria’s socioeconomic growth.
Say no to payment of illegal school levies, group tells parents
The Exam Ethics Marshals International on Tuesday, called on parents to say no to all forms of illegal levies imposed by proprietors and heads of public and private schools in Nigeria.
Insecurity: CSOs ask Zamafara gov to stop taking glory for federal govt’s achievements
The Coalition of the Zamfara Civil Society Organization Forums have called on Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, to stop taking credit for the federal government’s efforts in addressing insecurity in the state. In a statement signed by the coalition’s speaker, Aliyu Suleiman, and made available to journalists in Abuja, the group accused Governor Lawal of […]
CRFFN advocates NSW proficiency certificate for freight forwarders
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Registrar/CEO, Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria, CRFFN, Mr. Kingsley Igwe, has recommended a National Single Window, NSW Proficiency Certification for freight forwarders in Nigeria. He gave his words in a panel session at a NSW Stakeholders Forum where he expressed concern over inadequate requisite professional knowledge by […]
