Polls: Araoye, Ekiti South West APC leaders back Oyebanji, Tinubu
Ahead of the 2026 governorship and 2027 general elections, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti South West Local Government Area, Mr. Makinde Araoye, has led party leaders, executives, delegates, and members to unanimously endorse Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second-term bid and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign.
How Gov. Kefas’ reforms placed Taraba among Nigeria’s most affordable states to live
Amid Nigeria’s prevailing economic challenges, Taraba State has emerged as one of the country’s most affordable places to live, following significant reforms spearheaded by Governor Agbu Kefas. Recent data for August 2025 shows Taraba ranking high on the affordability index, thanks to a steady decline in both headline and food inflation.
FG moves to deliver Passports in 1 week, completes Centralized Personalization Centre
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has described the newly completed Data Personalization Centre at the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS Headquarters, Abuja, as a “game-changer” in the nation’s passport production system.
Fubara: Tinubu playing god in Rivers – ADC
The party warned that the development posed a serious risk to constitutional governance and the balance of power between federal and state authorities.
Rivers Niger, Benue at peak level, flood impending, NiSHA warns
The NiHSA issued the warning in a statement signed by its Director General, Muhammad Umar, saying it is very critical at this point for people to heed the warning.
McLaughlin-Levrone nears world record as she wins women’s world 400m gold
US track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the second fastest time ever to win gold in the women’s 400 metres at the world championships in Tokyo on Thursday.
Jefferson-Wooden moves step closer to world sprint double
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is one win away from becoming the first woman since Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in 2013 to achieve the world sprint double after she eased into the final on Thursday.
Asencio to stand trial in underage sex video case
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio will stand trial along with three former Los Blancos youth team players in a case regarding distribution of a sexual video involving a minor, Spain’s judicial governing body said on Thursday.
Why Enugu is next destination for investment – Magboh
The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Ambassador Prince Emre Magboh, has declared Enugu State as the next investment destination for the diaspora community, citing the state government’s commitment to attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
Sanwo-Olu sympathises with victims of Afriland Towers
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday sympathised with families, organisations and residents who lost their loved ones and goods in Tuesday’s fire outbreak at Afriland Towers.
New pension-backed loan scheme offers lifeline to Nigerian retirees
For the first time in Nigeria’s history, retirees now have access to affordable consumer credit through a new pension-backed loan programme introduced by the Federal Government via the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP).
