By Henry Obetta The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland and Founder of the Olokun Festival Foundation (OFF), Iba Gani Adams, on Thursday, described Ifa as more than a system of divination, saying it represents the spiritual wisdom and religious heritage of the Yoruba people. Adams said this while speaking at the 2026 Ifa Festival organised […]

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Gombe State Government has signed the contract agreement and formally handed over the sites for the remodelling and upgrading of the Gombe Emir’s Palace and Gombe Central Mosque to Datum Construction Nigeria Limited. The projects, being executed through the Joint Projects Development and Essential Social Services Agency (JPDA), are expected […]

Others insist there is no alternative to governor By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Kebbi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been divided over calls to endorse Governor Nasir Idris for a second term in office, with some prominent party stakeholders backing his continuity while the state leadership has […]

Imo State Governor and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodinma, has urged voters in Osun State to shun violence and intimidation ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Uzodinma made the appeal on Thursday while addressing supporters at the APC mega rally in the state, where he campaigned for the party’s candidate, […]

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Supporters of former Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, have expressed concern over the alleged silence of the Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on complaints arising from the party’s governorship primary. The development has reportedly generated tension within the party, with Sambo’s supporters calling for the […]

By Kingsley Omonobi The Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, has launched Operation Clean Sweep IV, a coordinated offensive aimed at intensifying pressure on terrorists and armed criminal groups across the North-West. The operation is designed to disrupt terrorist networks, degrade their operational capabilities and prevent the infiltration and expansion of […]

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has directed the Ministry of Transport to intensify enforcement against illegal motor parks and halt the activities of transport operators at unauthorised parks across Abakaliki metropolis. The directive was issued by the House Committee on Works and Transport during an oversight visit to the Ministry […]

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has directed Federal Controllers of Works across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to intensify supervision of federal road and bridge projects and strengthen engagement with stakeholders. Umahi also charged the controllers to improve communication with the public to ensure that Nigerians are adequately informed about […]

By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening counterterrorism efforts, protecting civilians, upholding human rights and ensuring adherence to the rule of law. Disu made this known on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Washington, D.C., where he represented the Nigeria Police Force at […]

…Labels bill most dangerous since 1999 By John Alechenu ABUJA — Human rights lawyer and activist, Chidi Odinkalu, has described the NGO Regulation Bill currently before the National Assembly as the most dangerous piece of legislation proposed in Nigeria since the return to democratic rule in 1999. The bill has passed first and second readings […]

The Debt Management Office (DMO), on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced an offer of three FGN bonds valued at N1.1 trillion for subscription at N1,000 per unit.

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on all stakeholders in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election to ensure that voters are allowed to exercise their franchise freely and without intimidation. Obi made the call in a statement posted on his X platform on Thursday, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), […]

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cooperative Federation of Nigeria (CFN) and Seamfix Limited for the deployment of a national digital identity and governance infrastructure for cooperative societies. The government also announced the immediate commencement of a six-month National Revalidation and Re-certification Exercise for all existing cooperative societies across […]

Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has said she mentored the Group President of Azikel Group, Dr Azibapu Eruani, from his early days into becoming one of Nigeria’s prominent businessmen. Jonathan said her encouragement and guidance helped Eruani develop the confidence to pursue major investments, including the establishment of the Azikel Refinery in Bayelsa State. She […]

For many ambitious Nigerian professionals and students, relocating to foreign countries remains a significant goal. While the process can appear complex, several established routes offer realistic opportunities.