NADECO USA to Tinubu: 2027 polls at risk without security
THE United States chapter of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO USA, has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider declaring a six-month state of emergency in parts of northern Nigeria to address worsening insecurity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
FG to young innovators: Become Nigeria’s problem solvers
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Federal Government has tasked young Nigerian innovators to switch the country’s narrative from one filled with challenges to one abounding with opportunities. This was disclosed by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, while speaking with newsmen after delivering the Distinguished Personality Lecture Series at Obafemi […]
Foundation gifts WAEC scholarship to 300 students across Kwara
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin The Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode (MOK) Foundation has gifted annual WAEC scholarship scheme to cover 300 secondary school students across the three senatorial districts of Kwara State. The 300 beneficiaries compared with the last event however marked a 50 per cent increase in beneficiaries. The scholarship distribution ceremony was held on Wednesday […]
NDLEA arrests 462 suspects, recovers over 207,000Kg in Edo
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said its sustained clampdown on drug trafficking cartels led to the apprehension of 462 suspected drug traffickers with 207,595.54kg of illicit drugs in 2025. The State Commander of the Anti-Narcotics Agency, Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju gave […]
Yakubu Mohammed, Newswatch co-founder, dies at 75
…Tinubu, NGE, Ododo mourn By Johnbosco Agbakwuru& Boluwaji Obahopo Yakubu Mohammed, co-founder of the defunct Newswatch magazine, is dead. He was 75 years of age.Mohammed’s death comes less than two months after the passing of another Newswatch co-founder, Dan Agbese, who died on November 17, 2025. The late journalist had launched his memoir, ‘Beyond Expectations’, […]
Armed Forces Day: Gov Otu reaffirms support for veterans, families
Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of military veterans, widows and families of fallen heroes, as he joined officers, veterans and stakeholders at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day held at the Eleven Eleven Millennium Park, remembrance arcade on Thursday in Calabar. Represented by […]
