The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has congratulated Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki on his appointment as the 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin. The Sultan described the emergence of the new Chief Imam as an act of destiny ordained by Allah. […]

…urges workers, labour unions to seek redress via lawful channels By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev, has waded into the industrial unrest at the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA), Ilorin, Kwara State. According to a statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations, […]

The former boxing champion Peter Idemudia Oboh has said that terrorists’ activities in Nigeria are now giving him as well as all peace lovers worldwide sleepless nights. He said this against the backdrop of recent kidnappings across the country. According to Peter Oboh, “Recently, some little babies were kidnapped in Ogun State. Now, many days […]

8Over 40 youths receive CPD UK accreditation and Ministry of Labour trade test certificates By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe Etiwa Tech, a technical training academy, has partnered with Alaro City, a multi-billion-dollar mixed-use city development firm, to equip a new cohort of vocational graduates with international trade certifications, aiming to combat youth unemployment in […]

.Edo government recruits 1,000 forest guards, others By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY THE Edo State government on Wednesday said drug abuse among young people and collaboration from some residents and indigenes of some communities were factors fuelling crimes like kidnaping, killings and other criminal activities in the state. The government also insisted that the ban […]

•When academic brilliance sounds like a funeral Most academics pitch research the way they’d explain a methodology in a conference paper. It’s technically accurate. It’s also boring. When your research sounds procedural instead of urgent, funders don’t fund it, journals reject it, and audiences zone out. Why? Because you sound like you’re reporting facts, not like […]

A new nationwide opinion poll has revealed growing public dissatisfaction with the administration of President Bola Tinubu, with a majority of respondents expressing concerns about the country’s direction, worsening economic conditions and confidence in the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.

During World War II, a Norwegian military officer and politician, Vidkun Quisling, helped facilitate the Nazi invasion of his own country and led a domestic collaborationist regime loyal to Führer Adolf Hitler. For his infamous role, he was executed for treason in 1945, and his surname became synonymous with ultimate betrayal. The Norwegian traitor’s perfidy reminds […]

By Ehi Braimah In my last article, I wrote about Biashara Afrika, the premier continental business forum that brings together African heads of state, ministers, policy makers, SMEs, investors, and entrepreneurs to accelerate the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) implementation and explore intra-African trade collaborations. It was the summit’s third edition, which held in […]

As Nigerians mark the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, the Chief Medical Director of Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Professor Wasiu Adeyemo, has rated the Tinubu administration 80 percent in healthcare delivery, citing massive investments in cancer care, hospital infrastructure, health financing and workforce retention across federal tertiary institutions. Adeyemo said the Federal Government’s renewed focus […]

Trial judge, Justice Sharafa Olaitan issued the interim order following an ex parte application by a group of aggrieved property owners and residents of the estate.

By Progress Godfrey The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) have pledged to work together to protect consumers, raise service standards, and boost sustainable tourism in Nigeria. This commitment was reinforced when NTDA Director General, Dr Ola Awakan, paid a courtesy visit to FCCPC Executive Vice Chairman […]

By KUNLE ODUSOLA-STEVENSON For decades, the playbook for the African oil and gas sector followed a predictable script. Multinational titans—the historical International Oil Companies (IOCs)—extracted crude from the continent’s rich subsurface, while local indigenous firms operated on the margins, constrained by lack of capital, infrastructure, and deep technical expertise. Today, that old script is being rewritten. […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen social security and employee protection have received a major international endorsement, as the International Social Security Association, ISSA, commended the country’s commitment to advancing social protection and workers’ welfare. The endorsement came on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, during […]

.SAPZs’ facilities nearing completion – Dr Yusuf By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE Federal Government, Tuesday, assured that efforts are made to reposition the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones, SAPZ, Programme to attract investors and boost food production. Speaking on the sidelines of the CGN/AfDB SAPZ Programme Mid-Term Review Workshop held in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Federal […]