By Cynthia Alo AN indigenous agribusiness firm, Cardinal Torch Company Limited, has injected $4.5 million on cashew processing in Ogun State. The company’s investment in cashew processing is part of its objective to boost operations in value-addition, agro-processing, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), following a successful N10 billion Series 1 Commercial Paper issuance. Meanwhile, the […]

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has intensified efforts to promote exclusive breastfeeding in Bauchi State after revealing that only 26 per cent of mothers exclusively breastfeed their babies during the first six months of life, while 74 per cent do not. The campaign, launched to mark the 2026 World Breastfeeding […]

FG budgets N1tn for empowerment, SUVs amid rising borrowing pressure – Report, July 27, 2026 Veterans monitoring the formulation and execution of annual budgets can honestly admit one truth. Military regimes were more disciplined. Every annual budget ended on midnight December 31 of the year. Funds not spent by that time were returned to the Treasury. There […]

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, is to deliver the keynote address at the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards and Economic Confidential Annual Lecture, where anti-corruption reforms, economic stability and effective communication will take centre stage.

Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has selected 12 Nigerian startups for the fourth cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. The selected startups were chosen for the strength of their education technology solutions and their focus on addressing the needs of underserved learners. According to CcHUB, the fourth cohort targets innovations […]

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Executive Director, Corporate Services of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Hon. Ifedayo Sunday Abegunde, has pledged financial support for security initiatives in Ondo State as part of efforts to tackle insecurity. Abegunde made the pledge in Akure while receiving the Ondo State Command of Man O’ War Nigeria on […]

The brazen attack on an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Permanent Voter Card (PVC) distribution centre in Okuku, Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State has raised fresh concerns about the desperation of political actors ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for 15 August 2026. According to the Osun State Police Command, about […]

By Emmanuel Okogba The Centre for Citizens Right Protection (CCRP) has called on the Inspector-General of Police to constitute an independent panel to re-examine the investigation into the Ajiran community killings in Lagos State. The demand was made during a press briefing in Lagos by the group’s representatives, Abe Emmanuel Kolawole and Isijola Samuel. They […]

An intelligence-led operation by the Department of State Services (DSS), has resulted in the death of over 60 suspected bandits in Bakori Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

By: DR. GODSWILL JAMES EKPO The devastating floods sweeping across many parts of Nigeria are not only destroying homes, roads and livelihoods, they are also creating a dangerous public health emergency that deserves urgent national attention Beyond the visible damage lies a silent but deadly threat: the outbreak of infectious diseases. As climate change continues […]

…Arrests suspected drug dealer in Rivers, intercepts alleged bandits’ drug supplier in Zamfara By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine concealed in a local mortar and the false bottom of a backpack, allegedly prepared for shipment to China and Italy through a logistics […]

Sahara Upstream has deployed MT D Adesanya, a 380,000-barrel Medium Range (MR) tanker, to enhance crude oil evacuation capacity at OML 18, strengthen operational efficiency and advance sustainability across its marine logistics operations.

…Says federal police can’t pretend to be State Police …Insists S-West govs failed on Amotekun …Intelligence failed in tackling insecurity in North …Explains why Makinde erred in calling for Oriire abduction probe …Insists all faiths are victims of terrorism By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Ademola Folarin, a lawyer, is the General Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political […]

By Chioma Okye Award-winning media personality and television and radio host, Ilooise “Ilowitdflo” Omohinmini, popularly known as ILO, has signed a management deal with FOMK Management in a move aimed at expanding his brand and advancing his career. The Managing Partner of FOMK Management, Church Arokodare, described the partnership as a strategic step that reflects […]

Digital news and media platform, WestTrybe, has been identified as one of the platforms shaping Nigeria’s evolving online media ecosystem through creativity, consistency and public impact. The platform, which has been nominated in the Excellence in Digital Media category at the 2026 Nigeria Green Awards, is being recognised for its growing influence in Nigeria’s digital […]