—July 15 summit to attract global investors, international oil companies — Presidency By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Federal Government in collaboration with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Thursday announced the unveiling of $500 million agricultural investment summit for the region in Abuja. This is as the presidency said the summit is expected […]

By Umar Yusuf, Yola A Magistrate Court sitting in Yola has fined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, Engr. Omar Suleiman, ₦3 million for violating the state’s environmental regulations by pasting campaign posters on public structures. The court, presided over by Magistrate Musa Adamu, held that the matter was administrative rather […]

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has appointed Omega Odunze as his Special Assistant on Community Mobilisation (South-East), as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots engagement ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Atiku Media Office and shared by the former […]

ABUJA — Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has revealed that he refused to pay a ₦300 million ransom demanded by kidnappers who abducted his brothers in 2019, maintaining that paying ransom only fuels kidnapping and other criminal activities. The governor disclosed this on Thursday while speaking at the ARISE News/THISDAY Town Hall Conference on State […]

…Calls for constitutional safeguards, sustainable funding By John Alechenu ABUJA — Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has cautioned against the use of state police as a tool for political intimidation, urging the National Assembly to incorporate strong constitutional safeguards into any legislation establishing the proposed policing system. The senator, who represents Kogi Central, made the call at […]

Quansah was shown a straight red card against Mexico in the last 16, but only after a VAR review.

Otu explained that the decision to focus on reviving Tinapa was driven by financial realities and the need to protect existing public investments.

…Calls for sustained civil service reforms, digital transformation By John Alechenu ABUJA — Retiring Director of Highways Construction and Rehabilitation at the Federal Ministry of Works, Engr. Clement Ogbuagu, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise investment in the road sector, describing it as a key driver of economic growth. Ogbuagu made the appeal […]

A former National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Eniola, has made an emotional appeal for help after a road accident while returning from orientation camp left her paralysed nearly five years ago.

Kubiangha, who was accompanied by members of the state management team and the National Directorate Headquarters (NDHQ) Monitoring Officer, Mr Peter Okpanachi, inspected the exercise at Obokun, Ilesa East and Ilesa West Local Government Areas of the state .

By Dayo Johnson, Akure Police detectives in Ondo State have arrested a 40-year-old driver, Adesola Ogunrotifa, over the alleged theft of his employer’s vehicle after dropping her off at a church in Akure. According to a police source, the suspect drove his employer, Mrs. Remilekun, to Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke-Isegun, Akure, for a Sunday […]

The APM also alleged that reports of corruption and diversion of funds generated from the subsidy removal had deepened public concern, accusing government officials of issuing conflicting figures while making what it described as fictitious claims of achievement.

Anyone searching for Erling Haaland on Google is now greeted with a special surprise as the search engine celebrates the Norway striker’s outstanding performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

…Calling governors chief security officers without police powers is like calling me a husband without a wife — Oshiomhole …Security is measured in minutes, not hours — Peter Mbah _…Nobody knows a community better than its own people — Bukar Usman* …Without financial independence, state police could create new problems — Opeyemi Bamidele …State police […]

She said the exercise was provided for under the Electoral Act to ensure transparency, inclusiveness, and credibility in the electoral process.