…Says Cross River’s future is secure with young achievers By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR — Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has offered automatic employment to seven outstanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from the state in recognition of their exceptional performance during the 2025 service year. The beneficiaries were among corps members recently […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — A crisis may be brewing within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Edo State as supporters of former House of Representatives member, Ehiozuwa Johnson Agboneyinma, have threatened to leave the party if he is not declared the winner of the Edo South Senatorial District primary. The supporters alleged that some […]

By Udeme Akpan Nigeria is poised to benefit from the latest rally in the global oil market after Brent crude, the country’s major pricing benchmark, climbed to $88.10 per barrel, raising prospects for stronger crude oil earnings, improved foreign exchange inflows and better fiscal performance. The surge came as geopolitical tensions surrounding the United States-Iran […]

The Command clarified that the vehicles trapped in the resulting congestion were legitimate commercial trucks conveying red palm oil to local markets and had no connection whatsoever with smuggling activities.

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Interfaith Youth Council of Nigeria (IYCN) has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the death of nurse Mary Habila, urging the public to avoid speculation while inquiries are ongoing. Speaking at a press conference in Bauchi, the council cautioned against premature conclusions and inflammatory comments that could undermine […]

Commuters and motorists were stranded for hours on Sunday following a severe traffic gridlock caused by a broken-down truck at the SIFAX Terminal Bus Stop along Ago Road in Lagos. The truck reportedly developed a fault after hitting deep potholes at the bus stop, obstructing traffic and leaving hundreds of vehicles trapped in a long […]

…Businesswoman, Chadian woman, couple, others arrested in nationwide operations By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a transnational drug trafficking syndicate operating along the Togo–Benin Republic–Nigeria corridor, intercepting 1.63 million pills of tramadol concealed in two trailers heading from Lagos to Kano. The agency said the intelligence-led operation uncovered 1,630,000 […]

A Nigerian-born man, John Adesoye, has graduated as a registered nurse in the United Kingdom at the age of 64, proving that it is never too late to pursue a new career or earn a degree.

Okereke said it was the belief of the party that women should be given leadership opportunities and not suppressed.

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force has recorded major operational breakthroughs across 13 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), arresting 112 suspects, rescuing kidnapped victims, recovering firearms and ammunition, and disrupting criminal activities in coordinated nationwide operations. The operations targeted cultism, armed robbery, kidnapping, homicide, banditry, sexual offences and drug-related crimes, leading to […]

Her election marks a significant milestone for the legal profession, following the tenure of Priscilla Kuye, who became the association’s first female president in 1991.

By Daniel Abia Port Harcourt — A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has brought a century-old land ownership dispute between Usokun and Obuama communities in Degema Local Government Area to a close, dismissing a suit filed by Usokun Community over the disputed Obupiri land. Justice David Gbasam, who presided over the matter, […]

Describing her victory as a collective achievement, Badejo-Okusanya thanked lawyers across the country for supporting her vision of “A Bolder Bar That Works for Everyone.”

Nigeria’s presence at the summits further demonstrates its commitment to regional diplomacy and its determination to strengthen cooperation among ECOWAS member states.

APC says incident appears stage-managed By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — Unidentified hoodlums reportedly attacked the Imo State secretariats of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and the neighbouring All People’s Party (APP) in the early hours of Sunday, destroying billboards and allegedly attempting to gain access to the premises. The incident occurred at the parties’ secretariats […]