By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has endorsed the establishment of the first national park in the South-East, directing the identification of a suitable forest reserve for the project. Otti gave the approval when he received a delegation from the National Park Service, led by its Governing Council Chairman, Dr […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — A former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Mr Adebayo Adedamola, popularly known as Fryo, has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Adedamola was nominated by a faction of the PDP for the election and polled 919 out of […]

Nigerian actor and content entrepreneur, Emmanuel Chinedum Okonkwo, popularly known as Mr Aloy, has said his Christian faith plays a major role in shaping his comedy and determining the kind of content he produces. Mr Aloy, who is known for family-oriented comedy, social commentary and moral-themed content, said his Christian convictions influence the subjects he […]

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar CALABAR — Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has ordered the immediate suspension of an ongoing Clan and Village Creation exercise in the state, declaring that the process was neither authorised nor approved by his administration. The directive was conveyed in a statement by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, […]

…Mushin hub records over N4bn transactions in three years By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inaugurated the Mid-Level Agro-Produce Hub at Pen Cinema, Agege, describing the facility as a key component of the state’s efforts to strengthen food security and reduce the cost of food for residents. Speaking at […]

…Senate intensifies probe of 2021–2023 oil and gas audit By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than N115 billion in outstanding statutory levies owed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by some oil companies between 2021 and 2023. The commission disclosed this on Wednesday before the Senate […]

By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a fresh disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly over the delay in the passage of the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The government described the reports as false and misleading, saying the budget proposal was undergoing the normal […]

By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) failed to sit on Wednesday as scheduled, raising fresh questions over the next phase of the probe. The committee had adjourned its previous investigative hearing to August 12 for the continuation of proceedings, with […]

Artificial intelligence is no longer something reserved for tech companies or research labs. In 2026, it has become part of everyday life-including sports betting. Whether you’re reading match predictions, comparing odds, or looking for betting insights on platforms like Bethap, there’s a good chance that AI has already played a role somewhere in the process. […]

By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States Senate has approved a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, paving the way for eligible sub-Saharan African countries to continue enjoying duty-free access to the US market until December 2028. The extension, passed with 90 votes in favour and 6 against, comes as a major […]

The restriction was introduced in 2019, in a bid to reduce pressure on the Naira, direct more lending  to the real sector and drive down interest rates.

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Osun State has reiterated that it is not withdrawing from the Saturday governorship election nor working with any other party.

By Dickson Omobola Following the picketing of Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, by aviation unions, Wednesday, the airline has disclosed that it lost more than N2 billion in revenue as a result of the industrial action. The disruption followed a three days ultimatum issued on August 7 by the National Union of Air Transport Employees, […]

The Imole Campaign Council has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, over recent comments attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election.

LAGOS — Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Federal Government to reopen investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (M.K.O.) Abiola while in government custody in 1998. Falana, who represented the Abiola family before the Oputa Panel on Human Rights Abuse, said a […]