DSS, community vigilantes neutralize bandit kingpin Idi Abasu Aiki, 60 others in Katsina
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.
1.7m benefit as Yari rolls out fresh food aid for Zamfara’s vulnerable
According to Liman, the intervention comprises 145 truckloads of maize and 42,000 bags of 10kg Semovita.
Edo releases N1bn to clear gratuity arrears of LG, primary school retirees
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Edo State Government has released N1 billion to continue the payment of gratuity arrears owed retired local government and primary school workers, as Governor Monday Okpebholo intensifies efforts to clear the backlog of outstanding entitlements inherited by his administration. The fresh disbursement will sustain the ongoing payment of gratuities to retirees in the […]
Sage Grey targets carbon cuts, jobs with $10m fund
By Dickson Omobola Financial institution, Sage Grey Finance Limited, has committed $10 million to a Circular Economy Impact Fund, CEIF, to finance 120 businesses, create more than 3,000 direct and indirect jobs, and cut carbon emissions by over 10,000 metric tonnes. The firm also said the fund is expected to divert up to 50,000 metric […]
Tomiwa ‘The Laptop Guy’ rewards world spelling bee champion, Adeolu with N2.5m scholarship package
By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS, Nigeria — Renowned education advocate, technology entrepreneur, and philanthropist Dr. Ayilola Tomiwa, popularly known as “The Laptop Guy,” has announced a ₦2.5 million scholarship package for Oluwadamilola Oreofe Adeolu, Nigeria’s 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup champion, in recognition of her exceptional academic achievement on the global stage. The scholarship was unveiled […]
2027: You had equal opportunity, not guaranteed success — Group tells opposition
The President had maintained that politics remained an open contest in which every aspirant had an equal opportunity to seek office.
