By Peter Duru, Makurdi Women in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Benue State are recording significant gains in economic independence and social resilience following the implementation of the Promoting Women’s Economic Resilience (POWER) project. The initiative, spearheaded by the Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE) in collaboration with the Gender and […]

Amnesty International called on Nigerian authorities to investigate what it described as the reckless use of firearms that led to the teenager’s death.

Morka also dismissed claims by the ADC that the APC is interfering in its internal affairs, challenging the opposition party to provide proof.

By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that the unfolding geopolitical tensions in the Middle East poses immediate, severe and multifaceted risks to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, while outlining urgent pathways to safeguard industry operators. Director General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, in a statement, said the sector is already grappling with the ripple […]

THE Nigerian Engineering Olympiad (NEO) has selected 30 standout innovation teams to advance to the regional phase of its national competition, marking a key milestone in a 10-month initiative aimed at transforming academic research into commercially viable and sustainable enterprises. Chosen from 375 submissions, the teams represent Nigeria’s emerging generation of engineers, with five projects […]

The All Progressive Congress, APC’s Chieftain in Delta state, Oviri Okwagbe has stressed that there is no All Progressive Congress, APC factions in Delta state.

The Nigerian Naira maintained a stable trajectory against the United States Dollar as the first full trading week of April 2026 commenced.

The Federal Government, FG, has announced plans to establish a national cybersecurity coordination council to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to fight growing cyber threats. In a statement the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy said the proposed council will serve as a multi-stakeholder platform to enhance coordination, information sharing, and collaboration across public and […]

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has taken over the collection of mineral royalties from mining sector operators across the country. This was the outcome of a meeting between the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake and the NRS chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, held at the former’s office in Abuja, to define ways of working together. […]

Eyewitness accounts described the turnout as unprecedented in the community’s history, with a diverse mix of attendees from Obinocha and Amuamu Obinocha.

By Peter Egwuatu   The Nigeria stock market traded cautiously last week, even as investors sustained the ongoing rally. Consequently, despite the shortened trading days of the week due to the Easter holidays, capital appreciation reached over N837 billion on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX. The NGX market capitalisation, which represents the total value of stocks listed […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA – ISOKO people in Delta state have urged their apex unifying organ, the Isoko Development Union (IDU) to remain neutral and shun unilateral endorsement of politicians from the area aspiring to contest for various seats in coming 2027 general elections. The people under the umbrella of the Isoko Development Network (IDN) […]

The office of the Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Comrade Abba Moro, has dismissed a purported zoning arrangement announced by a group known as the Benue South Strategic Group, describing it as lacking legitimacy and constitutional backing.

By Moses Nosike IKOGOSI—AGBEYEWA Farms Limited, a leading agribusiness platform under Cavista Holdings, will host its 3rd Annual Ekiti Traditional Rulers’ Retreat on April 15, 2026, at Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Centre, Ekiti State. Now in its third year, the retreat has evolved into a flagship platform for engaging Ekiti’s traditional rulers, strengthening […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Nigeria’s political and religious leaders on Monday converged on the Abraham Tabernacle, Sagamu, to celebrate former Governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, as he marked his 70th birthday. Among the dignitaries were former President Olusegun Obasanjo, represented by his wife, Mrs. Bola Obasanjo; […]