Under a 2024 agreement between Canal+ International and the media regulator, the company must continue carrying the public channels free of charge for users in Burkina Faso.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind the maiden Afikpo International Carnival, announcing plans to integrate the festival into Nigeria’s growing “Dirty December” tourism calendar as part of efforts to leverage culture for economic growth, job creation and national development. The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, […]

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to confront the nation’s painful historical experiences and draw lessons that will promote unity, inclusion and national development. Obasanjo spoke on Wednesday in Umuahia during the 60th memorial service held in honour of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has commenced the implementation of a fully electronic registration process for capital market operators as part of efforts to modernise Nigeria’s capital market and improve regulatory efficiency. The Commission, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said the electronic registration (e-Registration) platform, deployed through its ePortal, […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Media Office of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has rejected what it described as the “rules of engagement set by the ruling class”, insisting that those responsible for the country’s challenges should not determine the focus of public discourse. The office said the […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has intervened in the case of a 28-year-old widow, Tosin, who allegedly faced threats, intimidation and attempts to dispossess her of her late husband’s property eight days after his death. The intervention followed a viral video shared on Tuesday by activist Harrison Gwamnishu on his X handle, in […]

A Nigerian, David Oyedeji Adediwura, has been identified as one of three people who lost their lives in a tragic road crash in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

By Adeola Badru The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State chapter, has raised concerns over the declining state of the country’s healthcare system, warning that urgent reforms in healthcare leadership, funding and workforce retention are needed to prevent a deeper crisis. The association made the call on Wednesday during its 2026 Annual General Meeting and […]

The Federal Ministry of Finance has disowned a fraudulent message circulating among newly recruited staff, allegedly directing them to pay a non-refundable administrative fee of N50,000 before resuming duty. The ministry, in a statement signed by its Head of Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie, on Wednesday, described the message as a scam designed to […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr. Eze Anaba, has charged campus journalists across the country to embrace ethical journalism, rigorous fact-checking and conflict-sensitive reporting as tools for promoting peace, tackling insecurity and supporting national development. Anaba gave the charge on Wednesday at the 9th Annual Symposium and […]

By Dayo Johnson Akure Palpable tension has gripped Supare-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State following the state government’s approval of Prince Adewale Fatunsi Richard as the new Olusupare. The Ondo State Executive Council ratified Fatunsi’s appointment at its weekly meeting on Tuesday, July 28. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — The Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has warned that the Palace may be compelled to take over the management of the Koka Flyover if relevant government agencies fail to address the growing abuse of the facility. The monarch gave the warning after inspecting the underside of the flyover, […]

House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged unlawful establishment of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) and the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has declared the appointment letter of the purported Director-General of the council fake.

The agency said it contacted the survivor, who alleged that she was threatened, physically assaulted and intimidated after her husband’s recent death.

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu The Anambra State Government has sealed the site of the collapsed building in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state, as it commenced investigations into the cause of the incident. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Chijioke Ojukwu, who inspected the site alongside two other commissioners, said […]