By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Iree, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State, have distanced the community from the recent endorsement of Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term by the Aree of Iree, Oba Muritala Oyelakin. The monarch had, alongside some community leaders, endorsed the governor during […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) has commended the Federal Government for approving N80 billion to mitigate the impact of anticipated flooding in vulnerable communities across the country. Speaking with journalists on the sidelines of a three-day management consultative meeting with the commission’s state coordinators and area officers in […]

By Progress Godfrey  Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has intensified its engagement with banks, fintech firms, and other financial institutions as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) moves to enforce the local storage of payment transaction data. The digital infrastructure and shared services provider, in a statement yesterday, brought together Chief Information Officers, fintech leaders, and technology stakeholders […]

…Seek Transparent Candidate Selection By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin and Oke-Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara State have opposed the reported fourth-term ambition of the member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Tunji Olawuyi (Ajuloopin), and expressed reservations over reports that Mrs. […]

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has explained why he broke down in tears after his side secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Governor Dauda Lawal reiterated that his administration will never negotiate with bandits but will sustain military operations until they surrender or face the full weight of the law. The declaration was made at the inauguration of the Association of Zamfara State Indigenes Residing in Kaduna secretariat on Sunday. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Mukhtar […]

The Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Political Matters Chief Evuetapha Uruemu Prince has congratulated the immediate past Governor of Delta State, former Vice Presidential Candidate, and APC Delta North Senatorial Candidate Sen Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON on the occasion of his 67th birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message issued in Asaba […]

The commissioner commended the enforcement personnel for conducting the operation professionally and reminded motorists of their obligation to comply with laws regulating vehicle registration and number plate usage.

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, has said the proposed Pension Industry Infrastructure Fund is in the final stages of implementation as part of efforts to channel a portion of the industry’s over N32 trillion assets into infrastructure and the capital market. She said: “The pension […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, yesterday disclosed that the company remitted N19.5 trillion to the Federation Account between April 2025 and June 2026. Speaking during the 2026 Nigeria Oil and Gas Energy Week in Abuja, Ojulari said the company also achieved $3.4 billion in cost savings […]

By Progress Godfrey The Federal Government has suspended the enforcement of new regulations affecting internet platforms, online intermediaries and other cross-cutting digital economy issues pending the completion of a national policy review. The directive was contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Dr Bosun Tijani, on Tuesday, after a […]

•FG pledges full implementation of NIMC’s new Act By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says Nigeria’s National Identity Database has enrolled more than 136 million Nigerians and legal residents. Director-General of NIMC, Engr Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, as […]

Seeks Reps’ approval for N11.27tn 2026 budget By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) yesterday   disclosed that it exceeded its 2025 revenue target by generating N7.277 trillion, surpassing its target of N6.584 trillion by 10.24 per cent, even as it presented its proposed N11.274 trillion 2026 budget to the House of Representatives Committee on […]

•Says Nigeria’s development hinges on gas utilisation By Ediri Ejoh The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding gas utilisation, saying it is targeting five million households to transition from firewood, kerosene and other biomass fuels to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as part of efforts to cut carbon emissions and improve public health. Speaking […]

Both sides reported hitting dozens of targets in renewed hostilities, which have placed fresh strain on an interim deal to end the Middle East war and pushed oil prices to their highest level in two weeks.