FG orders night repairs on failed Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta road
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate commencement of palliative works on the Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road to address critical failures and restore traffic flow.
Rivers’ Crisis: Why Fubara is yet to receive impeachment notice
Four days after an impeachment notice was raised on the floor of Rivers State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara last Thursday, the governor is yet to receive it, contrary to insinuations that he had received it.
UK investors lead Nigeria’s foreign inflow with $48m
By Yinka Kolawole THE Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has revealed that the United Kingdom was the dominant source of new foreign investment into Nigeria in 2025, with roughly 65 percent of capital inflows, underlining the renewed appeal of the country to international investors. The inflows followed the activation of the UK–Nigeria Enhanced […]
Ihedioha joins ADC, receives membership card
Former governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Cambridge Miller varsity, Nigerian Institute partner for executive training
IN a landmark moment for Nigerian institutional excellence, the Institute for Corporate and Sustainable Development, INCOS-DE, has secured a prestigious partnership with Cambridge University’s Moller Institute, catapulting the organization onto the world stage.
This is most trying moment of my life — Widow of late Bayelsa dep gov
By Samuel Oyadongha Yenagoa —Widow of the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Mrs. Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, has described the sudden death of her husband as the most trying moment of her life. Beatrice, a lawyer, when she was visited by a delegation of the Association of Women Against Gender Based Violence led by its President, […]
Suspected generator fume kills family of 6 in Rivers
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT—Suspected generator fume has killed six members of a family in Rivers State.The incident was reported at Ogale community in Eleme Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. It was gathered that the six members of the family, including four children and their parents slept Saturday night but did not […]
12 killed in Yangoji- Abuja auto crash, FRSC confirms
By Favour Ulebor Abuja—The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has confirmed a multiple vehicle accident that claimed the lives of 12 persons at Gada Biyu along the Yangoji-Abuja corridor. In a statement, yesterday, Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Mr. Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the crash occurred about 11.45a.m., on January 11, 2026. According […]
UNESCO renews UNILAG don Suraj’s global university network leadership
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has formally renewed Professor Olunifesi Suraj global leadership role in the UNITWIN Cooperation Programme
Akran of Badagry dies at 89
THE ancient town of Badagry, in Lagos State, was thrown into mourning, as the paramount ruler of the Badagry Kingdom and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, Oba Babatunde Akran, joined his ancestors at the age of 89.
Education reforms: FG, ASUU to unveil new agreement
The federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, will tomorrow formalise a new agreement that will improve the quality of the university educational system and ensure stability. The Federal Ministry of Education in a statement issued on Sunday, said the ceremony would be held at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Conference […]
Youths raise alarm over fresh terror attacks in Plateau
Youths in Plateau State under the aegis of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, BYM, have dismissed claims by the Plateau State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, of poisoning and shooting of cattle in Riyom and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas, describing the allegations as inconsistent with available intelligence reports.
Security lockdown at Kano Govt House over Gov Yusuf’s rumoured APC defection
Heavy security presence was yesterday observed around the Kano State Government House amid widespread reports of an alleged plan by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to defect from the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
How manufacturing sector can grow in 2026 — Experts
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector stands at a critical crossroads as industry stakeholders project improved performance in 2026, following a modest recovery in the second half of 2025.
NBS drops old consumption habits, refreshes inflation data
By Cynthia Alo The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has dropped outdated consumption habits that no longer reflect how Nigerians live and spend, following a long-overdue rebasing of the Consumer Price Index, CPI. Speaking at a virtual stakeholder engagement on the December 2025 inflation figure, organised with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, the Statistician-General of […]
2027: Atiku, PDP, CUPP decry alleged crackdown on dissent
AS the 2027 general election draws closer, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, have raised fresh alarm over what they described as a tightening noose around Nigeria’s democratic space, warning that sustained crackdowns on dissent could imperil the credibility of the polls.
