Nigerian newspapers review: Opposition mounts against FG’s 5% tax on petrol, diesel
In today’s Nigerian newspapers’ review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the mounting opposition to the federal government's 5 per cent tax on petrol and diesel.
17 suspects nabbed over alleged kidnapping, armed robbery in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested 17 suspects over alleged kidnapping, armed robbery and diversion of a truck containing 250 bags of flour worth N18.7 million. The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Femi Haruna made this known on Thursday while briefing newsmen on the command’s achievements in the month of August […]
Eid-el-Maulud: Delta, Oyo govts, Senator Jibrin preach peace, tolerance
By Henry Umoru, with agency reports As Muslims across Nigeria joined the global community in celebrating Eid-el-Mawlid, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Oyo State Government and the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, have called for peace, tolerance, and unity to guide the nation through its current challenges. Eid-el-Mawlid is the commemoration of the […]
Miners frown at Taraba Govt interference, urge FG to take action
Stakeholders in the Mining sector have urged the federal government to halt the Taraba State Government’s interference in the mining operations in the State, citing constitutional violations. According to the stakeholders in a statement signed by the Forum’s Spokesman, Mr Denis Anselm noted that “The stakeholders were compelled to voice out after a series of […]
Lagos youths trained on leadership, values, at Knights of St. Mulumba Nigeria 3-day programme
By Esther Onyegbula The Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM), Lagos Metro-Council, Region 2, Ikeja Sub-Council, has concluded a three-day intensive youth programme aimed at nurturing 21st-century leadership skills, values, and identity among Catholic youths and young leaders. The event, which ran from September 2 to 4 at the Upper Room of St. Leo’s Catholic Church, […]
NDE flags-off second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative in Oyo
In-line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Administration; the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in pursuit of its mandate of combating the menace of mass unemployment in the country, has flagged-off the training of 41,307 unskilled and unemployed persons nationwide for the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative […]
‘Cement price hike cripples businesses,’ block moulders appeal for FG intervention
By Esther Onyegbula The National Association of Block Moulders of Nigeria, NABMON, has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the persistent increase in the price of cement and other building materials, warning that the situation is pushing many operators out of business and worsening housing affordability for Nigerians. Lagos State Chairman of […]
Pageant expands to 45 African countries after a decade of operations
By Alishat Aliu The Miss Ebony Ambassador Innovative Pageant has launched a global franchise as part of its 10th-anniversary celebrations, with Nigeria becoming the first African country to inaugurate the initiative. The milestone event was held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, following a similar unveiling in the United Kingdom earlier that month. Organisers announced that […]
Bauchi Speaker bags NIM Fellowship
The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, has been elevated to the distinguished grade of Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered).
Charred red meat cooking raises prostate cancer risk, Prof. Odedina warns
Renowned cancer researchers have raised alarm over the way red meat is cooked in Africa, warning that common local methods of charring and overcooking could be fuelling the high burden of advanced prostate cancer among African men.
Bullion Records’ Star Harcher premieres Sepe Sepe worldwide, album set for November
The much-anticipated music video of Sepe Sepe, one of the standout tracks from Bullion Records’ artiste Harcher’s extended play (EP) The Great Arrival, premiered simultaneously on local and international television stations on Friday, September 5, 2025. Abdul Rahman Yusuf Okanlawon, popularly known as Harcher, is a Nigerian Afrobeat songwriter and singer whose creativity continues to […]
Hospitality investor Great Ejekwu extends deal with cognac maker
Great Ejekwu, popularly known as Datfairboy, has renewed his partnership agreement with cognac brand Hennessy
Edo Deputy Governor felicitates Muslims on Eid-ul-Mawlid
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, is on Friday extended warm felicitations to Muslims in the State, Nigeria, and across the world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlid which is the commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. In a press statement signed by […]
AMIR Fund supports OAU Lab with endowment to Power Biomedical research
Determined to advance local scientific research, AMIR Fund for Education, Science, and Technology, through FirstBank Trustees, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, supporting Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, by establishing a fund dedicated to bolstering research in molecular biology and oncology in the University.
Russia rules out talks on foreign troops in Ukraine
Russia has ruled out any talks that consider the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine.
Why Jonathan won’t contest, whatever the courts say
After the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, announced last week that it would zone the presidency to the South in 2027, some names have been widely mentioned as possible frontrunners. Former President Goodluck Jonathan and the Labour Party’s presidential flagbearer in the last election, Peter Obi, are perhaps the two most serious contenders. With Obi […]
