Mother jailed for keeping daughter locked up for 7 years
A German woman convicted of keeping her young daughter locked up at home for years was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday.
Akwa Ibom airport to boost Gulf of Guinea region — Eno
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has said the upgraded Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA) will benefit not only the state but also Nigeria and the wider Gulf of Guinea region.
Ex-Ondo PDP spokesman, Peretei emerges NDC chairman
Former Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Kennedy Peretei, has emerged as the pioneer State Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
ADC fixes May 24 for presidential primary
State chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have fixed Sunday, May 24, 2026, for the party’s special convention and presidential primary ahead of the 2027 general elections.
NNPC monthly profit rises 103% as revenue hits N2.77trn
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) recorded a 3.5 per cent increase in monthly revenue in March 2026, rising to N2.774 trillion from N2.68 trillion in February, its latest report has shown.
Mali junta leader to assume extra role as defence minister
Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goita, will assume the additional role of defence minister, according to a decree read on state TV on Monday, after the death of the previous minister in large-scale attacks.
