…Situation embarrassing Nigeria, says Senate President By Henry Umoru ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has threatened legal action against the contractor responsible for the renovation of the National Assembly complex over persistent technical faults affecting facilities in both the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. Akpabio, who spoke during plenary on […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 13 kidnapped victims and disrupted terrorist operations during separate intelligence-led missions in Zamfara State. The operations were carried out in Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas of the state. The Military Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, who confirmed the development, said troops of […]

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has approved N3.6 billion for the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) further training programme aimed at supporting tailors and strengthening Nigeria’s informal sector. The Federal Government is targeting about 200,000 artisans for the 2026 edition of the programme, which is designed to improve technical skills, […]

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By Emma Una CALABAR — Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has extended financial assistance to victims of last week’s devastating flood disaster in Calabar and its environs. The torrential rainfall, which lasted for several days, triggered landslides and severe flooding that claimed lives and destroyed property worth millions of naira. The governor said […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former Ogun State Governor and elder statesman, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, on Wednesday received glowing tributes and prayers from religious leaders, political associates, traditional rulers and well-wishers as he marked his 87th birthday anniversary. The thanksgiving and prayer session, held at his Ibara Government Reservation Area (GRA) residence in Abeokuta, attracted members […]

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called for the strict enforcement of environmental laws across Nigeria to curb the growing menace of deforestation.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has identified limited access to education as Nigeria’s biggest challenge, saying the country’s education crisis is not about enrolment but the inability of millions of children to progress through the school system. Alausa spoke on Wednesday at the 2026 Annual Education Summit of the […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government on Wednesday said the National Examinations Council (NECO) Computer-Based Test (CBT) Senior School Certificate Examination had significantly reduced opportunities for examination malpractice, following reports of a smooth exercise and positive feedback from candidates. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, stated this while monitoring the ongoing […]

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved for judgment a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as candidate of the Accord Party (AP) for the 2027 presidential election. Justice Mohammed Umar okayed the matter for judgment after all parties adopted […]