FG inaugurates 12-man committee, unveils ₦365m national student research prize

By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Government has inaugurated a 12-member National Laureate Committee to oversee a research awards scheme worth about ₦365 million aimed at recognising outstanding students in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, inaugurated the committee on Monday at the Digital Resource Centre of the Universal Basic Education […]
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US disclosure on neutralised 199 jihadists refers to May operation – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Monday said the recent disclosure by the United States on the killing of 199 jihadists and the recovery of a massive cache of ISIS arms, ammunition and electronic equipment was not a fresh operation but the declassification of a successful joint Nigeria-US counter-terrorism mission carried out in May 2026.

FG orders marketers to reduce fuel price

The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, to ensure petroleum marketers do not exploit Nigerians through excessive pricing under the deregulated downstream petroleum market.

Act before Muslims run out of patience, NSCIA tells FG

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has warned the Federal Government and security agencies to act before Muslims ‘run out of patience’, saying the community’s continued restraint amid what it described as persistent attacks, profiling and marginalisation should not be mistaken for weakness.

NWUS partnerships will boost human capital devt in Sokoto — Prof. Bunza

The Vice Chancellor of Northwest University, Sokoto (NWUS), Prof. Mukhtar Umar Bunza, has said the institution’s proposed academic partnerships with the Global North London Business School (GNLBS) and the University of East London (UEL), United Kingdom, will significantly boost human capital development in Sokoto State and Nigeria. Prof. Bunza made the remarks in a statement […]

Where failure is free, nations pay, by Dakuku Peterside

There is a powerful lesson in the political fate of Keir Starmer, but it is not merely a British lesson. It is not about Westminster drama or parliamentary theatre. It is about a deeper democratic principle: leadership improves only when failure has consequences. That is the discipline of public office. Power must never be separated from […]

Igbo leaders reject concession of Enugu International Airport

…Say FG funding withdrawal will undermine airport standards By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), a group of prominent Igbo intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has rejected the Federal Government’s concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to a private company. The group described the decision by the administration […]

How one resident’s voice rescued road project in Delta community

For 72 hours, progress froze on Imoniyamen Street. What was meant to be a celebratory kickoff for a long-awaited Delta State government road contract in Iwhrekpokpor, an Ughelli North suburb, turned into a standoff between community leadership and the project contractor.

Over 50 Nigerian firms progress towards global sustainability reporting standards — FRC

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – More than 50 Nigerian organisations are actively moving towards adopting the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Disclosure Standards, the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has said. The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the FRC, Dr Rabiu Olowo, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday while delivering a […]

The NDC case and the dangerous precedent for democracy, by Ejiro Ofoye

The decision of the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja to set aside its earlier judgment directing the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised far-reaching legal and political questions that go beyond the fate of a single political party. At the heart of the controversy lies a fundamental question of law: can a […]

Adeleke campaign hails thugs’ arrest, says Osun people guaranteed peaceful poll

The Imole Campaign Council for the reelection of Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, for the arrest of political thugs in the state. In a statement on Tuesday, the campaign spokesman, Pelumi Olajengbesi, said the arrest guaranteed the safety of the good people of Osun and the peaceful conduct […]

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