Oyetola said Tinubu’s administration had laid strong institutional, regulatory and economic foundations to unlock the country’s marine and blue economy for sustainable national development, economic diversification and increased private sector investments.

By Alumona Ukwueze ENUGU—No fewer than 168 students graduated with First Class honours as the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), announced that a total of 12,895 graduands would receive degrees and diplomas during its 55th Convocation Ceremony. Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing to flag […]

Meanwhile, INEC, in a counter-affidavit filed in opposition to the suit, while denying complicity in the alleged unlawful leak of the plaintiff’s details, clarified that information supplied to it by voters is neither classified nor confidential.

Nigerian content creators Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth, better known as Jarvis, have unveiled their pre-wedding photographs as they prepare to tie the knot on August 1.

By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Wednesday called for the establishment of a National Drone Industrialisation Policy to strengthen Nigeria’s defence manufacturing capacity and enhance the country’s response to security challenges. The lawmakers also urged the Federal Government to provide structured financial support to indigenous drone manufacturers, including Beirech UAS, Terra […]

By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Ibom Power Company Limited (IPC), one of Nigeria’s first independent State-owned power plants, lost nearly a full year of electricity generation in 2025/2026 after a prolonged gas supply crisis crippled operations at its 191-megawatt power plant, highlighting the deepening liquidity challenges across the country’s power sector. The company disclosed that […]

The federal government on Wednesday stepped up its nationwide offensive against bullying in schools, warning that students found guilty of intimidating or abusing their peers will face stiff disciplinary measures, including suspension, expulsion and public identification.

…Says Budget Targets Youth Reorientation in Bende By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has denied reports that N1 billion was allocated in the proposed 2026 budget for the purchase of musical instruments for churches in Bende Federal Constituency, describing the claim […]

By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Wednesday, launched a waste recycling programme at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos, to reduce the volume of waste generated at the airport and cut carbon emissions. Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said MMIA generated 1,446 tonnes of waste in 2023 and 1,383 […]

…Urge Otuaro to Ignore Critics, Sustain Reforms By John Alechenu, Abuja The Ijaw Youth Network (IYN) has commended President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for what it described as the unprecedented expansion of scholarship and training programmes under the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The group also urged the PAP […]

“Any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT,” Trump wrote on social media, reiterating his longstanding threat to go after Iranian infrastructure.

Monarch links traffic violations to economic hardship By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — The Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, has urged the federal and state governments to prioritise citizens’ welfare as part of efforts to tackle rising cases of traffic violations and road crashes across the country. The monarch made the call on […]

Motsepe said the Swiss administrator “had remained loyal” to Africa and played a key role in advancing football across the continent.

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into alleged financial misconduct, funding irregularities and operational lapses within the Mining Marshals, following claims that over N2 billion was traced to the bank account of a State Commander of the security outfit. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by […]

The latest acquisition raised Otedola’s stake from 20.42 per cent to 21.96 per cent, increasing the volume of shares under his control from 9.28 billion to 9.99 billion.