Police arrest suspected cable vandals, recover tools in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected electric cable vandals during a routine patrol along the Gitata–Gunduma Road in Karu Local Government Area of the state.
2027: North Central Youths back Tinubu, seek appointee-youth synergy
The North Central Youths Support Group for Tinubu 2027 has called on stakeholders, party leaders and political appointees from Nigeria’s North Central region to deepen engagement with young people and grassroots communities in order to strengthen participation in governance and development initiatives across the zone.
M-East war: Crude may hit $130 — experts; petrol stabilises at N1,040 in Lagos, N1,080 in Abuja
Nigeria’s downstreampetroleum sector may face renewed instability as industry experts warn that crude oil prices could rise to $130 per barrel if the ongoing tension
Assassination Attempt: Nobody can stop me from visiting any part of Nigeria — Peter Obi
By Vincent Ujumadu Former Anambra State Governor and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has said no individual or group can stop him from visiting any part of Nigeria, stressing that every citizen has the constitutional right to move freely across the country. Obi made the remark while reacting […]
US-ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: We try to stay calm, but bombing anxiety is real – Nigerians in M-East
By Matilda Ikediobi As missiles and drones streak across the skies of the Gulf following the ongoing America-Israel/Iran War, thousands of Nigerians living in the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries are navigating a tense reality. Fear and uncertainty best describes their situation. For many expatriates, including professionals, entrepreneurs and students scattered across cities such as Dubai, […]
Security operatives rescue 12 kidnap victims in Enugu Forest
Security operatives have rescued 12 kidnapped victims from Efeche Forest in Ette, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, during a coordinated operation carried out on Friday, March 6, 2026.
2027: Why it is the turn of Burutu South, by Thompson Fuoye
In politics, there are certain arrangements that are very salient, and there is an arrangement that is already put in place regarding the seat of the Burutu Federal Constituency
Governor Sanwo-Olu versus enemies of progress, by Dele Sobowale
“It is the part of a king [or Governor] to do good for his subjects and be maligned for it” – Alexander the Great, VBQ p 113. Since the demolition of Makoko began, after several notices were given to the squatters and illegal occupants of the land by Lagos State government, several attempts have been made […]
Doctor exodus threatens Nigeria’s health system as Ikefuna takes helm at NPMCN
Medical doctors have raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening brain drain as Prof. Anthony Ikefuna was formally invested as the 24th President of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, NPMCN.
Honourables versus dishonourable, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
The video was hard to watch. There was a woman who had been battered so badly, both eyes were shut and there were several multi-coloured bruises all over her face. There were voices in the background, with a woman narrating what had happened to the injured person. In the video, it was said that the woman’s […]
IWD: Financial inclusion tool for advancing women’s economic empowerment – Sanwo-Olu
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has hailed Wema Bank for its sustained commitment to women empowerment and inclusive economic growth in Nigeria.
GBV rampant inside FCT schools – Report
More than half of gender-based violence cases involving adolescents in public secondary schools happen right inside the school premises in the Federal Capital Territory, a new survey has revealed.
Balami meets Bago, Buni, discusses youth enrollment into IBUAM
The Founding Chancellor of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Comrade Isaac Balami, convened separate meetings over the weekend with the Governors of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, and Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, in Abuja. During these discussions, Chancellor Balami introduced a strategic initiative to enroll outstanding youths into IBUAM. He noted […]
BSN launches Primary School Bible competition to boost scriptural literacy
By Olayinka Latona The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has announced plans to host the 5th edition of its National Primary School Bible Competition as part of efforts to promote scriptural literacy and strengthen moral instruction among Nigerian children. The competition is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Salvation Army Auditorium in Onipanu, […]
Afrobeats star Kwate records new song ‘From Me To You’, supports Omooba Foundation
By Ayo Onikoyi Afrobeats artiste, Cross “Kwate” David, has recorded a new project titled From Me To You as he also moves to support charitable causes in Nigeria through collaboration with the Omooba Foundation.The singer has called on the foundation to donate the sum of N5 million to assist less privileged people across the country […]
University of Mkar debuts student innovation hub after Kuraun’s challenge
The University of Mkar has established a Students Innovation Hub aimed at empowering students to develop practical solutions to societal challenges. The initiative followed a challenge issued by development expert Dr. Jeffrey Kuraun during the institution’s 19th Distinguished Public Lecture recently in Gboko, Benue state. Speaking at the lecture themed “Navigating an Uncertain Future: Courage, […]
