The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) over its “failure to explain and account for ₦211 trillion in oil money recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements as ‘Sundry Receivables’ and ‘Accrued Expenses.’” NNPCL reportedly recorded over ₦211 trillion (₦211,015,245,000,000) in its 2023 audited […]

By Ndahi Marama, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent deaths of several prominent sons and daughters of the state, describing the losses as a difficult moment for Yobe and urging residents to pray for the deceased and support their bereaved families. In a statement issued on […]

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia has sought an extra 30,000 troops and missile launchers from North Korea to fight his country.

…Gov Mbah the poster boy for sub-national governance – Nnamani Former President of the Senate, Senator Ken Nnamani, and the Enugu State Caucus of the National Assembly, have congratulated Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Enugu’s emergence as Nigeria’s fastest-improving state in the 2026 Phillips Consulting State Performance Momentum Index. Nnamani said that the […]

Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua survived two early knockdowns on the way to a second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga on Sunday, his triumphant ring return paving the way for a blockbuster all-British bout with Tyson Fury.

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Tuggar Campaign Organisation has dismissed claims that supporters of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, have defected to another governorship aspirant, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday, the organisation said the claims, made during a recent press conference by supporters […]

By Umar Yusuf, Yola The Adamawa State Government has blamed leaders of traders’ unions for the confusion and protests that have trailed the allocation of shops at the newly commissioned Modibbo Adama Ultra-Modern Market in Yola. The government alleged that irregularities and other sharp practices occurred during the compilation of the list of beneficiaries who […]

By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nasarawa State Government has intensified environmental sanitation monitoring across the state as the peak of the rainy season sets in, in a bid to prevent flooding. The government also disclosed that no fewer than 126 people were arrested during the July monthly environmental sanitation exercise for violating the state’s sanitation […]

…Falz sets the record straight By Tony-Okafor Favour Rapper and actor Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has debunked claims that he endorsed Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi or any other politician during the 2023 general elections. Speaking on ARISE News Prime Time during the week, the award-winning artiste clarified that while he was […]

By Ayo Taiwo Rita Korkor Agyei has spoken about her transition from building consumer brands across telecommunications, fintech and fast-moving consumer goods to advising Fortune 50 companies on technology transformation at EY, saying her move was driven by transferable skills rather than a complete career change. After spending nearly eight years leading brand, product and […]

….Two Policemen, Vigilante, Civilian Killed By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation to secure the release of the Executive Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, who was abducted by suspected terrorists. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Joint Task Force […]

In a fresh crackdown against the men and machinery ravaging the Cross River rainforest, park authorities have arrested more than 80 suspected illegal loggers, miners and farm encroachers in the state.

By Dickson Omobola The management of Enugu State-owned carrier, Enugu Air, has said the professionalism of its flight crew and favourable weather conditions contributed to the safe outcome of the airline’s recent runway excursion. An Enugu Air Flight 4264, with registration number 5N-ENR, from Lagos to Benin, the Edo State capital, suffered a runway excursion […]

Iran passed another night without US airstrikes on Sunday, as Washington paused a war nearing its fifth month and reports emerged that concerns over dwindling munitions were restraining plans for further escalation.

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Youths from the three local government areas of Iwo Federal Constituency on Saturday staged a vote sensitization in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Mr Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), declaring their commitment to delivering the constituency for the party during the August 15 governorship election. The […]