One killed, over 30 people kidnapped in Kogi
Ayegunle Bunu community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State was yesterday, thrown into panic, following a bandit attack that left one person dead and more than 30 others abducted
Tinubu deploys 79 locally-assembled ambulances to tertiary hospitals nationwide
By Chioma Obinna President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday rolled out 79 locally-assembled advanced ambulances for tertiary hospitals across Nigeria, in a bid to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery and reduce avoidable deaths nationwide. The ambulances, commissioned in Lagos by the Chief Medical Director of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Professor Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, on […]
Nationwide shutdown of schools looms over insecurity, Kwara NUT warns
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Nigerian Union of Teachers, Kwara state chapter, has warned that schools across the country could face shutdown if governments fail to address the worsening insecurity threatening teachers and students across the country. The warning came as members of the union joined a nationwide solidarity rally in Ilorin over the abduction […]
13 Reps switch parties as Chinda resigns as Minority Leader
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday witnessed a fresh wave of defections as 13 lawmakers formally announced their departure from their political parties during plenary, citing internal crises, leadership disputes, and the need to better serve their constituents. The Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, read letters from the affected members […]
30 Edo youths trained on legislative processes
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – IN a move to strengthen youth participation in governance, no fewer than 30 young leaders in Edo State have been trained in legislative process, leadership and governance skills. The training was with the theme: ‘Youth for policy advocacy and development’ led by the founder of Dignified Future Initiative (DFI), […]
FrontnBack, Lions of Afrobeat wins Best Afro-Fusion Artists of the Year at 2026 2Side Trend Awards
The accolade comes on the heels of the remarkable success of FrontnBack hit single, Iyanu Maa Sele, that has continued to captivate music lovers
PIA: Anatolia Energy trains Nembe Okiori Trust Members to drive community development
Anatolia Energy and Services Limited, operator of the PML104/Okiori Oil Field, has launched a three-day leadership development programme for members of the Nembe Okiori Host Community Development Trust (HCDT), in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
Rising insecurity, attempt to amplify fear among citizens – APC chieftain
Oladejo who made the remark in a statement on Monday, called for unity of purpose among Nigerians rather than opportunistic politics.
Lagos attracts $22m FDI, expands fibre network by 30,000km
2026 ministerial press briefing with the Special adviser to the governor on Works Dr. Adekunle Olayinka, to commemorate the seventh anniversary in office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and deputy Dr Obafemi Hamzat, held in Alausa, Ikeja.
Rivers 2027: Ogoni leaders back ADC guber candidate, Pidomson, to succeed Fubara
The leadership of the Ogoni Business Owners Association in America, OBOAN, in consultation with concerned Ogoni stakeholders has resolved to support the governorship aspiration of Dr. Gabriel Pidomson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to succeed Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the 2027 Rivers State governorship election.
Nigeria’s industrial growth depends on technical workforce — Ochuko
By Ephraim Oseji Engineering leader and researcher, Ologe Solomon Ochuko, has called for greater investment in technical education and applied research in Nigeria, saying the country cannot achieve sustainable industrial growth while undervaluing technical talent and polytechnic education. Ochuko, a graduate of Nigeria’s polytechnic system who later became a United Kingdom Chartered Engineer and Fellow […]
