Ekiti: APC guber aspirant, Kayode Ojo’s team raises alarm over arrests
Members of the campaign organisation of Engineer Kayode Ojo, one of the 2026 gubernatorial aspirants of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State, have raised the alarm over what they termed, persistent intimidation, arrest, harassment and imprisonment of supporters by alleged agents of state government.
Seven states adopt Proof of Address system to boost services, security
Seven states adopt Proof of Address system to boost services, security The governments of Oyo, Rivers, Bauchi, Yobe, Cross River, Bayelsa and Sokoto states have formally adopted the Proof of Address (PoA) system for statewide documentation, marking a major step toward establishing a unified and verifiable address framework in Nigeria. With the adoption, the governors […]
2026: SEC to review rules to incentivise SME listings
By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced plans to review its rules to encourage the listing of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) on the nation’s stock exchanges as part of efforts to deepen the capital market and stimulate economic growth. Director-General of the SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this in his New […]
Attack on Arise TV crew, Nwibubasa is attack on Ogoni – Korka-Waadah
Ogoni, Rivers state born political management consultant, Sir Joe Korka-Waadah, has described the Police confirmed attack on Arise TV news crew and a guest, Dr. Leloonu Nwibubasa in Port Harcourt as an attack on Ogoni people. Korka-Waadah, Executive Director of Canada based Compassionate Heart Foundation, also accused the Police in Rivers of shielding the culprits […]
Brand launches operations, begins rollout of integrated tech and transport services
HoverX, a technology and transportation company founded by Michael Akosionu, has officially launched operations and is now fully live, marking its entry into a market with growing demand for efficient, technology-driven services.
Energy theft killing Nigeria’s power sector — Expert warns
Energy expert Canice Emeka has warned that energy theft is a “silent cancer” steadily undermining Nigeria’s power sector, resulting in massive revenue losses and worsening electricity supply across the country.
Joel Onafowokan, a shining gift to humanity – Utomi
Jerome-Mario Utomi in a statement made available to newsmen poured encomium on Dr. Joel Onafowokan, a Nigerian physician in the United States of America describing him as a rare breed with immense positive values.
Ikotun residents hail Police in combating crime
RESIDENTS of Ikotun area in Lagos State have commended the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, and the Commander, Command Tactical team Ijegun Annex, for reducing crime and tackling criminals.
11 months after strike: Union warns workers against violence
THE Association of Concerned Local Government Workers, ACLGW, in Osun State, yesterday, urged workers returning to work to eschew violence and adhere to the ethics of their professions.
NCDMB launches five-ay STEM capacity-building training for teachers in host communities
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced a five-day capacity-building training programme for teachers in oil and gas host communities, with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.
WAACSP targets regulation of virtual assistant industry
West Africa Association of Customer Service Professionals, WAACSP, has concluded plans to commence a comprehensive Virtual Assistant resource portal in the first quarter of 2026. Head of Administration, WAACSP, Christian Anozie, in a statement, said it was designed to create an accessible, trusted and scalable marketplace to support the rapidly growing virtual assistance industry. Anozie […]
