The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has warned that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore fuel subsidy could worsen Nigeria’s fiscal pressures and reverse gains recorded under the ongoing economic reforms. Yilwatda alleged that a return to the subsidy regime could lead to fuel queues, undermine the payment […]

…NSC: “It’s going to be the biggest, highest-sponsored festival” …Ekweremadu Jr.: “We’re hosting to win, set records” Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, and the National Sports Commission, NSC, have unveiled the official mascot for the 2026 National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games,” assuring that the state would deliver a competition that meets international […]

Prominent Leader of the APC in Delta State and former Commissioner of Finance, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba has congratulated the government and people of Delta State on the 35th anniversary of the creation of the state. In a congratulatory message, Okumagba lauded “the progress the state has made over the years and in the last three […]

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old security guard, Ndifreke Godwin, over the alleged sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl along Tinapa Road in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, disclosed this in a statement […]

By Jimitota Onoyume ODIDI — Residents of Odidi, an oil-bearing community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, have protested a crude oil spill which they said had persisted for six months, calling for urgent intervention by the operating company and relevant government agencies. The protesters alleged that the prolonged spill had destroyed […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 2, Operation Enduring Peace, have neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered two AK-47 rifles and other items during an operation in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The troops, deployed at Zak village, reportedly carried out the operation on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at about 9:50am, following intelligence […]

By Emma Nnadozie The mayor-elect of Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Ifeanyi Onuchukwu (Ikeora), has thanked the people of the area for their overwhelming support and confidence during the August 29 local government elections. Onuchukwu, in a statement on Sunday, said the massive turnout and peaceful participation of the electorate demonstrated their […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young A fresh labour crisis is brewing in Ogun State following allegations that 580 workers of companies under the Western Metal Products Company Limited (WEMPCO) Group were forcibly evicted from their workplaces at gunpoint by armed police personnel. The allegation was contained in an open petition dated August 17, 2026, addressed to the […]

The move, according to a report, is intended to allow Sowore to fully participate in the electioneering process without court proceedings hindering his political activities.

The suspects were identified as 23-year-old Emmanuel Ode, a resident of Auta Balefi; Dr Benjamin Oyime, 48, a nephrologist and consultant at Wellington Hospital; and Dr Daniel Otokpa, also a nephrologist and reportedly the hospital’s second-in-command.

Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus in a late move before the close of the transfer window.

In three-and-a-half years at Liverpool, Gakpo has scored 51 goals and played a major role in the club’s 20th English top-flight title in the 2024/25 campaign.

Mutineers notably tried to storm the presidential compound. Several were killed, according to a security source, while others were arrested.

By Efe Onodjae Following disclosure by Federal Government that agencies under the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy generated N1.83 trillion in 2025, importers and licensed customs agents have lamented the increasing pressure on businesses in the maritime sector to meet rising revenue targets, saying the gains are not matched by corresponding improvements in port […]

Major gas outlets and depots generally offered more competitive prices; roadside retail vendors in some areas sell at higher rates.