Group seeks swift justice for UNIJOS student killed in mob action
The Fwinbe Thomas Gofwan Memorial Foundation (FTGMF) has called for the immediate prosecution of those responsible for the mob killing of University of Jos student and model, Ibrahim Mbaya.
Osun 2026: INEC has no preferred candidate, political allegiance – Amupitan
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan has assured stakeholders ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State that the commission has no preferred candidate or political allegiance to anyone.
‘It’s a golden opportunity’ – Infantino defends FIFA World Cup commercial proposal
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to expoit the commercial benefits of the World Cup was “an opportunity but not an obligation”.
What Nigeria, other African countries should do before export – Okonjo-Iweala
The Director–General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has strongly advised Nigeria and other African countries to process critical minerals before their export.
Tinubu approves ₦46bn for Kano airport second runway — Keyamo
By Hadiza Yusuf The Federal Government has approved ₦46 billion for the resurfacing and reconstruction of the second runway at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during the commissioning of the remodelled Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo Domestic Terminal at the airport. Keyamo said […]
I never said I hate Igbo language — Peter Okoye responds to backlash
Peter Okoye, one half of the defunct music duo P-Square, has apologised over the backlash sparked by his recent comments about Nigerian languages, insisting that he never insulted the Igbo language or culture.
Onoh dismisses claims of Education Minister’s interference in University of Abuja affairs
By Dennis Agbo Former South-East spokesman to President Bola Tinubu and Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Josef Onoh, has dismissed allegations that the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, interfered in the administration of the University of Abuja. In a statement issued in Abuja, Onoh described […]
Dangote Refinery critical to Nigerian’s $1trn economy vision, says FG
…Hails Refinery as symbol of Nigeria’s industrial Renaissance …Dangote says manufacturing fastest route to jobs, prosperityBy Udeme Akpan The Federal Government has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy, pledging deeper collaboration with the private sector to accelerate industrialisation, job creation and economic […]
UK councillor charged over offensive social media post targeting Nigerians
A Reform UK councillor, Glenn Gibbins, has been charged over an allegedly offensive social media post referencing the Nigerian community.
Shettima tasks regional devt commissions on innovation, integrity
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged regional development commissions to be innovative, ensure effective collaboration and integrity in discharging their mandates. Shettima made the call on Wednesday when he received the management of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
Gov Alia reshuffles commissioner, creates new agencies
..names heads, sends Commissioner nominee to Assembly By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved the creation of key government agencies, appointed their heads, constituted a state project monitoring team, redeployed a Commissioner and forwarded the name of a Commissioner nominee to the Benue State House of Assembly. The approvals were […]
