Ogbia youths hail NDDC MD Ogbuku’s emergence as monarch of Ayakoro Community
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Youths of Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State under the aegis of Ogbia Brotherhood Youth Council, OBYC, have hailed the confirmation of the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, HRH Dr Samuel Ogbuku, as the paramount ruler of Ayakoro Community The youths […]
Kwara drags Saraki to court over defamation
The prosecution also asked the court to dismiss an application for adjournment filed by the defence
‘Leave politics to politicians’ – South Africa captain calls for African unity
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has called for African unity after addressing controversy surrounding comments that were allegedly attributed to him in recent days.
Kane hits brace as England defeat Croatia in six-goal thriller
Harry Kane netted a brace as England began their World Cup Group L campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday.
Police smash phone robbery syndicate, recover 34 stolen phones in A’Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has dismantled a phone robbery syndicate and recovered 34 assorted phones in Uyo, while also securing the prosecution of a social media influencer for spreading false security information capable of causing panic.
Brazil president jokes about recruiting Messi after shaky World Cup start
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva suggested Wednesday that Brazil should hire Argentina’s Lionel Messi, when asked about his country’s performance in the World Cup so far.
FG, states, others share N2.300trn May 2026 revenue
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.3 trillion to the Federal, States and the Local Government Councils for the month of May, 2026.
Cosmetics, food, beverages account for 50 per cent of counterfeits products —NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday said cosmetic products, food and beverages accounted for over 50 per cent of counterfeit products in the country.
Digital infrastructure key to economic growth, service delivery — Akume
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr George Akume has said digital infrastructure remains critical to driving economic growth and improving public service delivery in Nigeria.
FG eyes 40m homes, N600bn as digital switch over takes off
The Federal Government has launched Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over programme, aiming to reach 40 million homes and unlock over N600bn in economic value as the country moves from analogue to digital television broadcasting.
UNILAG assures students’ safety amid suspected diarrhoea outbreak
Suspected outbreak of diarrhoea has been noticed in some hostels at the University of Lagos, with some students said to be vomiting and stooling.
