Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, yesterday, challenged Governor Hyacinth Alia to a public debate over the management of state resources, accusing the administration of poor governance, financial mismanagement and a sustained campaign to tarnish his legacy.

By Golok Nanmwa JOS—Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, in charge of Zone 4 Headquarters, Makurdi, Dankombo Morris, to Plateau State, following the recent attack on Kawel community, in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area. The deployment is part of efforts to assess the security situation on the […]

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 38 foreign nationals in Epe, Lagos State, following intelligence reports about the presence of a large number of foreigners occupying a building in the area.

The Vice Principal of Erhavwe Secondary School in Ekrerahavwe, Agbarho Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, Mr. Lucky Otuaga, the Maths teacher of the school, Mr. Charles Ovwigho and the Chairman Education Committee of Ekrerahavwe, who is also a staff of the school, yesterday, narrated their ordeal in the hands of thugs allegedly brought by a female student, Miss Deborah Kazeem, to attack the Maths teacher on May 14.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has dismissed allegations that its petroleum products are exported to Lomé, Togo, and subsequently re-imported into Nigeria, describing the claims as false, misleading and lacking any commercial or operational basis.

By Udeme Akpan,    Energy Editor  Nigeria’s downstream petroleum regulator has approved a fresh round of fuel import permits for major oil marketers as concerns grow over domestic supply level. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) issued the new approvals to selected marketers for the third quarter of 2026, covering the importation of […]

By Peter Egwuatu THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted fresh approvals to three companies within the BGL Group, authorising them to resume operations across key segments of the Nigerian capital market. The approvals, contained in separate letters issued by the Commission, covering BGL Securities Limited, BGL Capital Limited and BGL Asset Management Limited, […]

•Urges Nigerians to protect currency By Emma Ujah, Abuja Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has launched the CBN Naira Ambassadors Club, a campaign aimed at promoting respect for and proper handling of the Naira among young Nigerians. Speaking at the inauguration of the club, comprising secondary school students in […]

The naira continued to trade within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets.

ByElizabeth Adegbesan  Net Foreign exchange (forex) into the economy fell  by 24 per cent, month-on-month, MoM to $6.92 billion in February from $9.22 billion recorded the previous month.  The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN disclosed this in its monthly economic report for February 2026. The report showed that  the decline in net forex was driven by […]

Onanuga argued that several government initiatives have delivered tangible benefits to citizens, citing infrastructure projects, student loans and credit facilities for workers as examples.

Those who know him describe a man living under considerable personal pressure and expressing deep fears about his safety, making his disappearance all the more alarming.

By Henry Obetta The Nigerian Marketing Research Association, NiMRA, has called for stronger collaboration between government institutions and research professionals to promote data-driven policymaking and improve governance outcomes in the country. President of NiMRA, Mr. Seyi Adeoye, made the call on Wednesday at the association’s international conference in Lagos, with the theme, ‘Consumer and Social […]

According to Onjeh, Nigeria’s highly centralised policing system has struggled to effectively respond to the country’s growing security challenges despite its vast population and geographical size.

Celebrities shouldn’t be dragged for their political choices – Music Exec, Motolani Alake