By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and its training arm, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), have unveiled plans to reposition the institute as a leading centre for digital skills development, research, innovation and policy to support Nigeria’s digital economy. The initiative was announced by the President and Chief Executive Officer of […]

By Dayo Johnson AKURE — A 47-year-old refrigeration and air conditioning technician, Idris Abiodun Clement, has been killed during a robbery attack in the Shagari area of Akure, the Ondo State capital. Clement, a father of five, was reportedly shot by suspected armed robbers who invaded the neighbourhood in the early hours of the day […]

By Adeola Badru The Nigerian Army says it is making significant progress in ongoing efforts to rescue the 46 pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State, while reaffirming its commitment to tackling security challenges across the country. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this during an interactive session with media […]

The FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers are underway, with Nigeria’s D’Tigers making a strong start in their quest for a place at the 2027 tournament in Doha, Qatar. The Nigerian men’s basketball team opened the qualifying window with three consecutive victories, strengthening their hopes of securing one of Africa’s coveted spots at the global […]

By Kingsley Omonobi PORT HARCOURT — Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger collaboration among African armies to tackle terrorism, insurgency and other transnational security threats confronting the continent. Shaibu made the call on Sunday at the Third African Land Forces Forum, held in Port Harcourt as part of […]

By Kingsley Omonobi PORT HARCOURT — Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation to address evolving security challenges and promote peace and stability across West Africa. The commitment was made during bilateral talks between the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the Chief of the Armed Forces […]

By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State on Sunday held a rally and appreciation procession, tagged “Kwara Ndupe,” across Ilorin metropolis to celebrate the outcome of the party’s direct primary elections and mobilise members ahead of the 2027 general elections. The procession attracted party stakeholders, candidates, supporters and other […]

By Peter Duru MAKURDI — Survivors of the recent attack on Sai community in Mbajir, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, have received relief materials and medical assistance from United States-based faith-based humanitarian organisation, Equipping The Persecuted (ETP). The intervention followed the June 30 attack on the community by suspected armed herders, which reportedly […]

By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, says he is consulting with the leadership of the party and his legal team before deciding his next course of action following the outcome of the poll. Oluyede made this known […]

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has urged people of the South-East not to rely solely on the region’s votes to determine the outcome of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking at his country home, Camp Neya in Igbere, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, during a […]

…Asks President to come clean on his age, educational, family background By Omeiza Ajayi Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu, has slammed the President Bola Tinubu administration for dragging Nigeria to a point where scandals are no longer viewed as isolated incidents but as recurring features of […]

By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has called for a full-scale investigation into the activities of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), urging the relevant authorities to investigate allegations surrounding the body and prosecute anyone found culpable. Speaking in an interview in Abuja on Sunday, the Acting National […]

By Henry Obetta The Allied People’s Movement (APM), Lagos State Chapter, has called on the Federal Government to provide a full account of public expenditure following reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concerning alleged off-budget spending. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Public Secretary, Mr. Ayodele Kazeem, the party said Nigerians deserve […]

By Gift Chapi Odekina ABUJA — Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the planned changes require broader consultation. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, made […]

By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for an independent investigation into allegations that about ₦8.8 trillion in public expenditure was incurred outside Nigeria’s official budget framework. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the group described the allegations as a […]