Abia to strengthen climate governance
…as stakeholders seek stronger community role in environmental protectionBy Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening environmental governance, expanding climate adaptation measures and deepening community participation in natural resource management as stakeholders from all nine states in the Niger Delta, called for urgent action to tackle deforestation, flooding, […]
2027: I remain ADC’s duly recognized governorship candidate in Ogun — Ogundipe
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State, Dr. Biodun Collins Ogundipe, has dismissed claims of a parallel governorship primary within the party, insisting that he remains the only duly recognised candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
Tinubu orders ICPC to investigate PFIPC
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of a “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” (PFIPC) and all related matters. The President directed that the investigation be concluded and a comprehensive report submitted to him within […]
Oyo school kidnap: Security forces trace abductors’ network, associates
STRONG indications have emerged that pressure is mounting on the abductors of schoolchildren and teachers from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State…
Adeleke enrols Osun traditional rulers in free health insurance scheme
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday flagged off the free enrolment of traditional rulers and their spouses into the Osun State Health Insurance Scheme. The event, held at the newly commissioned multipurpose hall of the Osun Health Insurance Agency (OSHIA) at the Government Secretariat, was attended by several monarchs, including […]
Naira down to N1,405/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,405 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,400 per dollar on Monday. Likewise, the naira depreciated to N1,379 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the market rose slightly […]
ADC, ICPC clash over El-Rufai’s hospital visit, detention conditions
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, yesterday traded accusations over the hospital visit and detention conditions of former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
Insecurity: Halt rehabilitations, try B-Haram members, Senate tells FG
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating former Boko Haram members into society, and ensure that perpetrators of terrorism and banditry are, instead, arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
NOG 2026: Ebenco pushes 100% local content, unveils indigenous refinery model
…to boost Nigeria’s energy security By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ebenco Global Link, Dr. Ebenezer Oluwagbemiga, has called for the full adoption of local content in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, declaring that indigenous engineering expertise holds the key to achieving sustainable energy security, reducing capital flight and accelerating […]
NANS Director of Sports urges Nigerian students to obtain their PVCs
By Adesina Wahab As continuous voters registration, CVR, exercise is still on in the country, the Director of Sports, National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Ojumoola Miracle Timileyin, has urged Nigerian students and youths to register and obtain their permanent voter cards, PVCs. In a statement he endorsed on Wednesday, Timileyin urged those yet to […]
Nigerian SMEs need more than capital — Osayuwamen
.as media firm pushes storytelling, verified content By Ephraim Oseji Many Nigerian businesses need visibility as much as they need funding, according to Osayuwamen Saleh, founder and group managing director of Parallax Media Group (PMG), who says strategic storytelling can help small enterprises attract customers, build trust and grow revenue. Speaking during a media parley […]
