By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has mobilised Julius Berger Nigeria Plc to commence emergency remedial works on the collapsed section of the East-West Road at Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. The section of the major highway collapsed on Tuesday following torrential rainfall, leaving […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has raised concerns over the Nigeria–United States critical minerals framework, warning that Nigeria must ensure its mineral wealth contributes directly to the country’s development rather than creating another form of economic dependency.In a statement by its General Secretary, Akhator Joel Odigie, […]

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered several stolen outboard engines during an operation against sea robbery and kidnapping in the Ibeno area of Akwa Ibom State. The operation was conducted on September 30, 2026, following credible intelligence on suspected sea robbers and kidnappers targeting fishermen and allegedly taking […]

— Urges Nigerians to shun health rumours By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — Convener of The Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Sowunmi, has urged Nigerians to disregard rumours about President Bola Tinubu’s health, saying the President is in good health and of sound mind. Sowunmi spoke on Thursday at a town hall meeting in Ijebu North […]

— Braimah urges focus on opportunities, cooperation By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Nigeria’s Ambassador to Hungary, Engr. Abasi Braimah, has said Nigeria is ready to deepen cooperation with Hungary, other European partners and the wider international community in areas of mutual interest. Braimah, in his Independence Day address in Budapest on Thursday, also called for […]