By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia has signed the Benue State Electricity Law, 2026, a legislation aimed at transforming the state’s power sector. Speaking during the ceremony in Makurdi, Governor Alia described the new law as a strategic intervention designed to unlock Benue’s economic potential through improved access to reliable electricity. “The Benue State […]

“We have reached a point where the country should ask who can solve our problems, not where the person comes from.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State government has reaffirmed its status as Nigeria’s leading education hub with the deployment of OgunLearn, an artificial intelligence-powered digital learning platform, designed to transform teaching, learning and education administration across the state. The government also rewarded the top 10 teachers who emerged outstanding in the OgunLearn competition held […]

Atiku noted that rather than the intervention of a genuine whistleblower, what Lawal’s interview revealed was “a disappointed political actor struggling to come to terms with the failure of his preferred candidate.”

…distributes 3,500 stoves to residents to combat climate change By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State government has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability, climate resilience and clean energy adoption, unveiling a series of initiatives aimed at tackling climate change and promoting a greener future for residents. The commitment was reiterated on Tuesday during the […]

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed concern over rising insecurity across the country, warning that continued attacks on schools threaten the future of education.

By Favour Ulebor A Professor at the China Africa Think Tank Research Center, Hui An, has said that recent high level diplomatic engagements between China and major world powers are helping to strengthen global stability and create new opportunities for developing countries, including Nigeria. In a press statement on Monday, Hui said the recent meetings […]

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction of 26-year-old Miss Ogechi John in Owo, Ondo State.

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Ambassador Abhishek Singh, has underscored the critical role of the media in sustaining democratic governance, describing journalists as the “fourth pillar of democracy” and pledging continued support for members of the Diplomatic Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DICAN). Singh spoke on Tuesday in Abuja during […]

Other listed figures, such as Rotimi Amaechi and Omoyele Sowore, are struggling to gain market traction, each registering less than a 1% chance of victory.

Beijing said on Tuesday it “firmly opposed” the US blacklisting of Chinese companies after Washington added tech giants Alibaba and Baidu to a list of firms it says are aiding the Chinese military.

By Juliet Umeh Nigeria has launched a nationwide grassroots flag football development initiative in partnership with the National Football League, NFL, and Browns Nigeria, in a move aimed at expanding youth participation in sports and creating structured pathways for talent development across the country. The initiative, tagged “One Ball. One Flag. One Future,” will be […]

Bare-chested and wearing traditional headgear and armbands, Phakela Ndabandaba led several hundred South African men in a Zulu war cry directed at undocumented immigrants.

Trump has repeatedly said that a peace agreement with Tehran is imminent, but diplomacy has stalled and the two sides have traded fire despite a ceasefire in place since April 8.

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja In a bid to celebrate culture and strengthen people to people relations, over 100 students, artists, cultural practitioners and members of the diplomatic community gathered in Abuja on Monday for the 2026 Panda Painting Interactive Experience organised by the Chinese Cultural Centre in Nigeria. The event, which featured interactive painting sessions […]