African workers excited as Congo announces visa-free entry
By Victor Ahiuma-Young African workers across the continent have welcomed the decision by the Republic of the Congo to grant visa-free access to African citizens beginning in January 2027, describing the move as a major step toward continental unity and economic integration. The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, representing more […]
‘I don’t know’: Djokovic unsure on French Open future
Novak Djokovic said he didn’t know if he would play at the French Open again after his latest quest for a record 25th Grand Slam ended in a third-round loss to Joao Fonseca on Friday.
It’s waste of time to plan coup in Nigeria – Defence minister
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has declared that any attempt to stage a coup in Nigeria would be a waste of time, insisting that democracy remains far better than military rule.
Ojude Oba a symbol of unity, culture, economic growth – Abiodun
“We are building a state that honours its heritage because culture remains our identity and a source of economic opportunity,” he said.
Lagos demolishes 17 buildings, seals 52 others over violation of building plans
The Lagos State Government has demolished 17 illegal structures and sealed 52 others across the state as part of intensified efforts to enforce physical planning regulations and restore order in the built environment.
Otti reels out achievements as Abia marks three years of transformation
….Says state reduced debt burden by over 70%, completed 800km of roads By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has declared that his administration has repositioned the state through infrastructure renewal, fiscal discipline and people-oriented governance within three years in office. Speaking on Thursday at the grand finale of activities marking […]
APC says primary election results not final
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, on Friday clarified that results emerging from its primary elections conducted across states of the federation were not yet final.
Woman, toddler rescued from well in Kano
By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — A 32-year-old woman and her 18-month-old son were among three persons rescued from wells in separate incidents in Kano State on Friday. The Kano State Fire Service said the incidents occurred in Kumbotso and Warawa Local Government Areas following distress calls received between 7:06 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. Spokesperson of […]
Police arrest suspect over alleged ₦5.7m online fraud
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force, through the National Cyber Crime Centre, NPF-NCCC, has arrested a 27-year-old suspect, Aliyu Muhammed, over alleged involvement in computer-related fraud, identity theft, obtaining by false pretence and money laundering. The Acting Public Liaison Officer of the NPF-NCCC, DSP Unwana Imah, disclosed this in a statement on […]
Bode George faults INEC over delay in enforcing Supreme Court judgment on PDP
By Dickson Omobola ABUJA — Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George, on Friday, criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over what he described as delay in enforcing a Supreme Court judgment concerning the party’s internal affairs. George expressed concern that months after the apex court upheld the […]
NDC yet to officially announce primary results, says collation ongoing
The National leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has said it is still collating results from states following the conclusion of its nationwide primaries and affirmation exercises.
