Lokoja Varsity secures N3bn AI centre
…as VC Ibileye marks 100 days in office By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has recorded major institutional, academic and infrastructural milestones within the first 100 days of the administration of its fourth Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Ibileye. Professor Ibileye, who assumed office on February 16, 2026, marked the milestone on Monday with […]
Abducted Oyo teachers cry for mercy in new video released by their kidnappers
In a one minute video released yesterday by their abductors, the abducted Oyo teachers and pupils yesterday made a passionate appeal to the authorities to give whatever the kidnappers demanded to secure their freedom.
Fruits of Poisonous Tree: Outrage as fraudulent party primaries throw up candidates
A clip from APC primary in Ebonyi went viral after an electoral officer physically counting voters jumped from 85 straight to 201
PDP primaries better than ‘Hotel Room Results’ of other parties — Jang
Former Governor of Plateau State and elder statesman, Senator Jonah David Jang, has described the conduct of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, primary elections as credible, transparent, and democratic, saying the exercise sharply contrasted with what he termed “results written in hotel rooms” by other political parties.
FG boosts CNG usage with 1,100 vehicles capacity station in Abuja
The Federal Government on Friday strengthened efforts to expand the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria with the commissioning of a high-capacity gas station in Abuja capable of serving over 1,000 vehicles daily.
Barbados vows to boost demand for Air Peace Lagos route
Following Air Peace’s inaugural commercial direct flight from Lagos to Barbados, Government of Barbados has said it will make efforts to stimulate demand and ensure that favourable conditions exist for the route to succeed.
2027: APGA affirms Danjuma Shiddi as Taraba governorship candidate
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has affirmed Hon. Danjuma Shiddi as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election in Taraba State. Shiddi emerged as the party’s flag bearer during a primary election and candidate confirmation exercise held in Jalingo. The party also finalised candidates for various legislative positions, […]
Ojude Oba 2026: Celebration of culture, elegance without a sitting Awujale
Ijebu-Ode came alive in a dazzling display of culture, history and splendour as millions gathered for the 2026 edition of Ojude Oba Festival
Taraba has bridged infrastructure, security, education gaps in three years — Kefas
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has said his administration has, in the past three years, made significant progress in addressing the infrastructure, security and education challenges that had hindered the state’s development for decades. In a statewide broadcast to mark his third anniversary in office, Kefas said his government […]
Windstorm kills businesswoman, destroys homes, roads in Benue community
Residents of Obi Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State are mourning and lamenting their losses following a devastating windstorm and heavy rainfall that reportedly caused widespread destruction across several communities, leaving homes, businesses and public infrastructure damaged.
No election held in Idemili North/South Reps Primary, Ikokwu tells NDC appeal panel
An aspirant for the Idemili North/Idemili South Federal Constituency seat on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, has petitioned the party’s Election Appeal Panel, insisting that no valid primary election took place in the constituency on May 29.
