Makinde said that the request for passage of the bills was to pave the way for accelerated execution of key infrastructure projects and other priority government programmes across the state.

Harry Kane rescued England from a seismic World Cup shock with two late goals to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta and secure a place in the last 16.

A Los Angeles jury has found American singer Chris Brown liable for negligence in a civil lawsuit stemming from a 2020 dog attack that seriously injured his former housekeeper, Maria Avila.

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in partnership with global ferry association Interferry, has completed the second module of its Ferry Safety Development Programme (FSDP), aimed at strengthening ferry safety and operational standards.

…Demands Stronger Security Measures By Peter Duru, Makurdi Former Attorney General of the Federation and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has condemned the recent wave of deadly attacks across the state, calling on the government to take decisive action to end the persistent bloodshed and protect vulnerable […]

By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The World Bank has approved a fresh $1.25 billion financing package for Nigeria to support ongoing economic reforms, stimulate private investment and accelerate job creation. The funding, approved under the Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration (NAIJA) programme, forms a key component of the World Bank’s new Country […]

By Kingsley Omonobi The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 93 senior police officers to higher ranks following their successful participation in the recently concluded written examination and oral interview conducted at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. The promotions were approved during the Commission’s plenary meeting held on Wednesday at its […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy is ‘currently in the ICU’. According to him, urgent action is needed to strengthen democratic institutions and guarantee credible elections ahead of the 2027 general […]

Nigerian sprinter Godson Oghenebrume, 23, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison after being convicted for possession of a firearm while admitted to the United States on a non-immigrant F-1 student visa.

By Adesina WahabThe National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has said any review of the National Youth Service Corps Scheme, NYSC, must see it adapt to contemporary needs, not just for the sake of review.The student body, through the National Public Relations Officer, Obidah David, stated this in response to the Presidency’s comments on the […]

…Promises PHC Upgrade By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called for the speedy and permanent resolution of the gas leakage in Bille Community, Degema Local Government Area, assuring residents of the government’s commitment to addressing the environmental and health challenges caused by the incident. The governor also pledged to upgrade […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) recorded a 12.8 per cent decline in monthly revenue in May 2026, generating N4.335 trillion compared with N4.971 trillion in April, despite improvements in crude oil and natural gas production. The company’s latest Monthly Report Summary also showed that Profit After Tax (PAT) […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has activated the Safe School Initiative in line with the Federal Government’s directive, as part of efforts to enhance the security of students, teachers and other school personnel amid growing security concerns across the country. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, disclosed this […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Hundreds of supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Samo Village, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, on Wednesday defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing worsening economic hardship, insecurity and declining public confidence in the ruling party. The mass defection took place at the ADC State Secretariat […]

By Adesina Wahab The Zonal Chairmen of the Parents-Teachers Associations (PTAs) of Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria have rejected plans by the Federal Government to privatise or concession the nation’s Unity Schools, describing the proposal as a threat to affordable quality education, national integration and the future of millions of Nigerian children. In a statement […]