Panic and chaos erupted late Monday night as gunmen attacked students’ hostels at Ekiti State University (EKSU) in Ado-Ekiti, prompting students to scamper for safety.

By Gabriel Ewepu  ABUJA -IN bid to boost access to quality water by Nigerians, the Federal Government and Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Tuesday launched the National Water Quality Handbook to strengthen water quality standards. The Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Nestlé Nigeria Plc, Wassim Elhusseini, in a goodwill message delivered by Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate […]

So far, just three Nigerians — Ahmed Musa, Vincent Enyeama and Joseph Yobo — have reached the milestone, underlining the significance of the feat Iwobi and Simon are pursuing.

…launches empowerment initiative By Nwankpa Chijioke, Port Harcourt The Engraced Life Foundation (ELF), a non-governmental and non-profit organization, has raised concern over the persistent stigmatization faced by breast cancer survivors in Nigeria, while advancing a structured empowerment programme aimed at restoring dignity, independence, and long-term wellbeing. Speaking at the orientation and breakfast meeting for the […]

Of the two Nigerians still in Mozambique, one is married to a Mozambican citizen, while the other was born in the country.

“It is with a heavy heart and profound sorrow that I address you today, not only as your governor, but as your son and brother who shares in your anguish following the tragic incident at Angwan-Rukuba.

The terrorists also killed Yohanna Peter whose wedding was slated for Tuesday in Kautikari Church, alongside seven other residents.

By Paul Olayemi The Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Wilson Ojakovo, Oharisi III, has endorsed the forthcoming 3rd edition of the Advocate Annual Lecture Series, expressing his readiness to attend and offering prayers for the success of this year’s event. The monarch gave his blessing when a delegation from Advocate Publication Ltd, led by its […]

The ministry listed the countries that have granted consent: the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Ireland, Qatar, the Republic of Benin, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Senegal, and Sierra Leone.

…unveils people-centred agenda By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta An agricultural economist and development strategist, Otunba Tunji Oredipe, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State, pledging to deliver a people-centred administration, anchored on accountability, grassroots development and economic expansion. Oredipe, while speaking at the official declaration, held at Atan, Ijebu […]