Total pension funds assets rise by 1.9%
By Rosemary Iwunze The total pension fund assets, under the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, maintained its steady rise in January, increasing by 1.9 per cent Month-on-Month, MoM, to N28.04 trillion from N27.5 trillion recorded in December, 2025. According to unaudited report of pension funds industry portfolio for the period ended 31 January 2026, Retirement Savings Account, […]
Ondo APC Group raises legal questions over court order on party Congress
A political pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, the Ondo APC Arise Movement, has questioned the appropriateness of Federal High court order on the party’s congress in the state, insisting that internal party matters are largely beyond the jurisdiction of the courts under the Electoral Act 2026.
Naira down to N1,380/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,380 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,376 per dollar on Tuesday.
Party crises distracting us, fueling apathy – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, lamented that recurring leadership tussles and protracted intra-party disputes are diverting its attention from core election planning and contributing to voter apathy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Boost for state police as IGP sets up panel on framework
–Disu sworn-in as 23rd IGP, assures Nigerians on security, welfare –Egbetokun’s DIGs attend strategic session convened by Disu –Police monitoring Middle East tensions for local impact By Kingsley Omonobi, Clifford Ndujihe & Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The push for state police gathered momentum yesterday as newly sworn-in Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tunji Disu, inaugurated a high-powered committee to develop a framework for […]
Delta APC Congress: Niboro hails Oborevwori for uniting party, saving it from collapse
Former presidential spokesman and ex-Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Ima Niboro, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for stabilising and unifying the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, following the successful conduct of the party’s ward, local government and state congresses. Niboro said the peaceful and […]
Igbo elders write Akpabio on state police
THE United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide, has written an open letter to the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on its position on state police and what it called “its Constitutional Establishment.”
FG places 6 years moratorium on establishment of tertiary institutions
THE Federal Government, yesterday, said it has placed a six year moratorium on the establishment of tertiary institutions across the country.
What FCT, Rivers, Kano reveal about 2027 elections
By SHERIFF BULUS Local elections often act as a political weather forecast of future occurrences. They don’t necessarily announce the future; they give a hint. Under INEC’s revised timetable, the 2027 general elections are still about a year away. Yet the recent council polls in the FCT and the by-elections in Rivers and Kano already tell […]
Kogi Commissioner Anyebe calls for smart, sustainable innovation at Obajana
The Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Engr. Monday Aridaojo Anyebe, has called on engineers to embrace innovation and digital transformation as critical tools for sustainable development.
Germany to deepen cultural, economic ties with Edo
By Jimoh Babatunde The Federal Republic of Germany has signalled renewed commitment to deepening cultural and economic ties with Edo State following a high-level meeting between the Consul-General of Germany and the Edo State Government in Benin City. The Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Chris Okaeben, on Tuesday received the Consul-General […]
Adesina hails Obasanjo at 89 as “timeless baba” and voice of moral authority
Former African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has celebrated former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 89th birthday, describing him as a courageous leader, champion of justice, and a respected voice of wisdom across Nigeria and Africa.
Prophet Okeke meets Xend Finance Founder in Enugu
By Chinedu Adonu Enugu, Nigeria — Conversations within Nigeria’s Web3 community have gained momentum following a meeting between Prophet Emmanuel Okeke, founder of the Giant Token Ecosystem, and Ugochukwu Aronu, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Xend Finance. The meeting, which took place in Enugu, also featured Vindicated Chidi, Lead Ambassador of Asset Chain and […]
MRA slams Delta Police over summons of activist following FOI request
…Says police action is a blatant attempt to intimidate citizens for exercising their legal rights By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe Media Rights Agenda MRA has condemned the Delta State Police Command for summoning Comrade Victor Ojie, the leader of the Young Nigerian Rights Organization YNRO, following a Freedom of Information FOI request. The summons […]
Zamfara APC commends NAIC MD, Danfulani over Ramadan food relief
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has commended a chieftain of the party, Yazid Sani Danfulani, for donating Ramadan food items valued at over N300m to vulnerable residents across the state. The supporters described the gesture as timely, noting that it would cushion the effects of economic hardship on thousands of households […]
FG seeks stronger private sector role to achieve universal health coverage
… As experts warn high maternal deaths, out-of-pocket spending threaten health system By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration with the private sector to transform Nigeria’s healthcare system and accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the […]
