The Benue State chapter of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended an aspirant, Engr. Benjamin Akaakar, from the party, for one month. The decision was reached during an emergency meeting of the State Working Committee held on June 23, 2026, at the party’s state secretariat. In a statement issued by the Benue State Publicity […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, and the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, have stressed that the role of traditional institution is critical in maintaining peace, development, security and fostering unity across communities. The duo however, commended traditional rulers in the […]

Police in Lagos, yesterday, dispatched particles recovered from the explosion, which took place in Oke Mushin area of the state, to Force Headquarters, Abuja, for more forensic analysis. 

The United States has sanctioned a Lagos-based ISIS financier,, Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, 35, and three bureaux de change linked to him for allegedly moving funds for the group, as part of a sweeping action targeting ISIS financial networks across Europe, the Middle East and West Africa.

Civil servants under the umbrella of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, Trade Union Side have called on the federal government and state governments to approve and implement a 400 per cent increase in the current N70,000 national minimum wage to cushion the devastating effects of the country’s economic hardship.

Together, they went to fight and defeat a common enemy, the Islamic Republic of Iran. But they came out of it bickering. The United States of America and the Jewish State of Israel enjoy what both sides term an “unbreakable bond.” This bond developed organically after US President Harry Truman summarily recognised the State of Israel […]

As the stakeholders’ meeting on the determination of the Mobile Termination Rate (MTR) was holding in Lagos last week, there were some unpleasant developments happening across some telecommunications networks which, at once, underlined one of the major reasons for such a meeting. Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, ALTON President, told this writer that that very morning of […]

As the stakeholders’ meeting on the determination of the Mobile Termination Rate (MTR) was holding in Lagos last week, there were some unpleasant developments happening across some telecommunications networks which, at once, underlined one of the major reasons for such a meeting. Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, ALTON President, told this writer that that very morning of June […]

Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Chairman/Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) has been elected as the President of the Forum of African Regions (FORAF). Governor AbdulRazaq was elected alongside four regional vice presidents for Central Africa, North Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa. The mandate of the Forum of Governors Regions/States of Africa is to accelerate […]

Outlining the festival’s objectives, Otunba Asuni said the event is designed to preserve and promote Yewa heritage, strengthen unity among Yewa communities, promote tourism and economic development, empower youth and women, foster cultural exchange, drive community development, and build a lasting legacy.

Prof. Pate who was Special Guest of Honour at the official sod-turning for the construction of the quaternary hospital, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, said the Governor’s projects were mind blowing and products of vision.

Governor Seyi Makinde approved the curfew, which will run daily from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and remain in force for an initial period of 48 hours.

The Delta Youth Transformation Movement (DYTM) joins millions of well-wishers across Delta State and beyond to celebrate our esteemed Grand Patron, Hon. Nkem Kanke Okwuofu, Agunwanyi, fondly called the Mother of Government, on the occasion of her 76th birthday. In a congratulatory message signed by the Chairman Sir Isioma Melekwe, DYTM noted that Okwuofu is […]

“As long as the same passions and interests subsist among mankind, the questions of war and peace, of justice and policy, which were debated in the councils of antiquity, will frequently present themselves as the subject of modern deliberation” — Edward Gibbon Edward Gibbon’s words ought to resound in the meeting rooms of Switzerland today, like […]

By Prisca Sam-Duru Seventy young professionals have graduated from the NLNG Train 7 Project Human Capacity Development Basic Training Programme, completing an intensive one-year programme in data analysis and Supply Chain Management. The graduation underscores NLNG’s commitment to developing a skilled, industry-ready workforce and strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to compete in an increasingly dynamic global energy […]