as FG vows to scraps failed education policy By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday revealed that more than 20 million Nigerian children who enrolled in primary schools never made it to senior secondary education, exposing what it described as one of the country’s gravest education crises. In a decisive move to reverse […]

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s historic bid to restrict birthright citizenship.

According to him, corps members are development partners whose innovation, energy and fresh perspectives will benefit organisations across the state.

— Governor distances self from demonstration By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Democratic Integrity Network, a support group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned Monday’s protest by some women and youths in Ondo State over the National Assembly candidates’ list ratified by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), describing it as a staged attempt […]

— Seeks commercial dispute tribunal to boost investment By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has defended the Federal Government’s borrowing policy, insisting that debt should be viewed as a strategic financial tool for economic growth rather than a moral failing. Oyedele also […]

“We have video evidence of the incidents and documented details of gadgets stolen from our students and will make it available to the appropriate authorities at the right time.

By Efosa Taiwo Ghanaian-trained economist Leslie Wedraogo has been named a recipient of the 2026 Global Recognition Award for his work in multi-country supply chain management, telecommunications infrastructure delivery and operational transformation across three West African markets. The recognition places Wedraogo among a select group of professionals chosen from a global pool of applicants. According […]

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has forwarded the names of 23 commissioner-nominees to the Gombe State House of Assembly for confirmation as members of the State Executive Council. The request was conveyed in a letter dated June 29, 2026, and addressed to the Speaker of the House, Abubakar Mohammed Luggerewo, […]

The Yoruba movie industry has lost one of its respected veterans following the death of actor and cleric Taiwo Adeshina, popularly known by his screen name, Elegbeje Ado.

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s school sports, delivering a major victory to conservatives in one of the country’s most fiercely contested culture-war battles.

European development finance institutions signalled growing confidence in Nigeria’s economic reforms at the 10th Nigeria-EU Business Forum, expanding investment across key sectors and indicating that additional financing is in the pipeline as they deepen support for Africa’s largest economy.

Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy will stand trial after one of his dogs allegedly attacked a teenager and two other dogs after escaping from his property, according to Spanish reports on Tuesday.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies and other stakeholders to improve preparedness and response to floods and other disasters across the country.

A proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON from 24 to 28 teams has been rejected, the Guardian UK has learned.

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nasarawa State, Rev. Dr. Sunday Emma, has urged Christians to participate actively in elections, saying failure to exercise their civic responsibility by voting amounts to a sin.