Reps committee fails to sit over alleged fake agency probe
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) failed to sit on Wednesday as scheduled, raising fresh questions over the next phase of the probe. The committee had adjourned its previous investigative hearing to August 12 for the continuation of proceedings, with […]
US will ‘keep’ control of Hormuz strait, says Trump
Trump has repeatedly claimed the United States controls the strait, which is vital for the flow of energy and other commodity shipping through the Middle East.
FG, TracTrac unveil national agricultural mechanisation policy, investment strategy
— Plans tractor assembly plant with 4,000-unit annual capacity By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Federal Government and TracTrac MSL on Wednesday unveiled the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and National Agricultural Mechanisation Investment Strategy, aimed at accelerating food production and strengthening Nigeria’s food security. The initiatives were unveiled at a High-Level National Policy Dialogue on […]
BBNaija 11: Biggie gives Gambits Aikou, Flora new secret missions
Big Brother Naija Season 11 has handed Gambit housemates Aikou and Flora new secret assignments as part of their covert roles in the reality show.
Protest shuts Obollo-Afor market over alleged selective haulage tax
By Dennis Agbo ENUGU — Commercial activities were disrupted at Obollo-Afor Market in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State on Wednesday as traders shut their shops and protested against what they described as selective collection of a N25,000 haulage levy on trucks loading and offloading goods at the market. The traders, who carried placards […]
‘Huge hug to you’, Ronaldo sends message to grieving Messi
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message of support to Lionel Messi following the death of the Argentine’s father, Jorge Messi.
Ukraine submits peace proposals to U.S. negotiators
Peace efforts have largely stalled since the outbreak of the conflict with Iran, with Ukraine continuing to push for a ceasefire after nearly four and a half years of fighting.
Tinubu should listen to Catholic Bishops, stop attacks — KNN
— Group says clerics echoed pains of millions of Nigerians— Backs Obi-Kwankwaso ticket for 2027 By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The South-East chapter of the Kwankwaso National Network (KNN) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to engage Catholic bishops in constructive dialogue instead of responding to their criticism of his administration with verbal attacks. The […]
Court dismisses APC aspirant’s suit against Adefiranye over Ondo Reps ticket
By Dayo Johnson Akure Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit filed by APC aspirant, Mr. Matthew Oyerinmade, challenging the emergence of Hon. Festus Ayodele Adefiranye as the party’s candidate for Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election. The case was dismissed after Oyerinmade sought to […]
Osun Election: APC chieftain urges peace, responsible political engagement
By Dapo Akinrefon OSOGBO — A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged political actors and stakeholders to shun violence and promote peaceful engagement ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Oyintiloye made the call on Wednesday while addressing journalists during an empowerment programme for informal workers […]
Tinubu’s reforms are targeted at laying foundation for long-term National growth – Funkekeme
…As Renewed Hope Ambassadors Sensitization Programme Storms Bomadi, Patani The Delta State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Rt. Hon. Solomon Funkekeme, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms are targeted at laying the foundation for long-term national growth. Funkekeme made this known on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during a stakeholders’ meeting and sensitization […]
