Back-to-School Stress: How parents are finding new ways to stay afloat
September in Nigeria has a rhythm of its own. Streets come alive with students in fresh uniforms, markets buzz with parents buying supplies, and schools reopen their gates after the long break. But behind the bright colours of new bags and crisp notebooks lies a quieter reality: the financial strain many families face during back-to-school […]
An Insight Into the Canadian Gaming Market
Canada is fast becoming one of the biggest draws for entertainment investment in the world – from movie sets to gaming companies, investors who are looking for global expansion understand that Canada still represents an untapped market. This is even more true when we look at online casinos and similar – where providers like online […]
Governor Idris suspends Kebbi health commissioner
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the suspension of the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yunusa Musa Ismail, with immediate effect.
I make, sell pepper soup with stolen goats at my beer parlour – 56-yr-old suspect
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo A 56-year-old beer parlour operator, Ayo Akinpelu, on Thursday told Amotekun operatives in Osun State that he sells goat pepper soup at his beer parlour with stolen goats. The suspect, who was arrested in Ipetu-Ijes,a said his beer parlour, which is located in Ondo town make huge sales from the proceeds […]
Investigate rising cases of missing children – Benue Assembly urges Police, DSS
The Benue State House of Assembly has urged the Commissioner of Police and the Director of State Services (DSS) to conduct an investigation into the rising cases of missing children.
FCT to partner APSON to improve paediatric surgical care
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, has pledged the FCT administration’s support for the Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria (APSON) to improve paediatric surgical services in the territory.
NUPENG accuses Dangote of breaching DSS-brokered pact, warns strike may be imminent
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has accused the management of the Dangote Group of violating a peace agreement brokered at the Department of State Services (DSS) Headquarters on September 9, 2025, warning that a nationwide strike may be unavoidable.
PDP must go beyond words, defend Akpoti-Uduaghan in action — Abduljabbar Rufai
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano, Abduljabbar Rufai, has urged the party to move beyond public statements and take concrete steps to ensure that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is allowed to resume her legislative duties.
ADC Crisis: Court orders Mark-led leadership to show cause Sep 15
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Senator David Mark-led interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to appear before it on September 15 to show cause why the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, should not be barred from recognising them.
FIFA U-turn allows Athletic Bilbao to sign Laporte
Athletic Bilbao will sign Aymeric Laporte after world football governing body FIFA changed their stance on Thursday.
Ned Nwoko calls for Igbo unity beyond Southeast
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has called on Igbos in the Southeast to embrace their kinsmen residing in other parts of the country, as part of efforts to strengthen the unity of Ndigbo.
‘If Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup, NFF board should be sacked’ — Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has called for the removal of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board if the country fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Coastal Road: Umahi berates naysayers on false alarm
The minister of works, Senator David Umahi, has berated those claiming parts of the legacy coastal roads of the President Bola Tinubu-led government are damaged.
Ed Sheeran to release eighth studio album
Sheeran said he made his latest album “as a direct response to the darkest period of my life” and that he wanted to “create joy and technicolour”.
Labour condemns continued barring of Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the continued barring of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from performing her constitutional duties, describing the action of the Godswill Akpabio-led Senate as a direct assault on democracy and a dangerous slide towards fascism.
Ekiti guber election: Gov Oyebanji will break my 16-0 electoral record— Fayose
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has described the submission of nomination form in Abuja yesterday, by the State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, as a clear show of political strength, saying “The governor will not only break my record of 16 – 0, he will surpass it by winning all the 177 wards.” He said […]
