Northern senators condemn Plateau killings, demand urgent action
Urge investment in drones, CCTV, early warning systems Call for dialogue among farmers, herders, traditional institutions Commend Tinubu’s visit, Federal Government interventions By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has condemned the latest attacks in Plateau State, calling for urgent measures to end the recurring cycle of violence in the state. The […]
LASU VC Olatunji-Bello bows out after five years
By Elizabeth Osayande OJO, LAGOS — The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, has bowed out after five years in office, citing a 96 per cent first-year accreditation success rate and an increase in the university’s internally generated revenue from N3 billion to N13 billion as some of the major achievements […]
Nigeria targets 3m bpd, $50bn investment, 215tcf gas
By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Federal Government has unveiled fresh plans to unlock Nigeria’s more than 215 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of proven natural gas reserves for industrial development, as the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said the country could raise crude oil production to three million barrels per day. […]
My marriage crashed because I had over 10 miscarriages – Actress Doris Ogala
Nollywood actress and now governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Abia State, Doris Ogala, has opened up about her past relationships, marriage and personal struggles.
2027: Stop treating elections as war, do-or-die affair — David Mark
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator David Mark, has warned political actors against turning elections into a do-or-die contest, saying the credibility of the 2027 general elections must be non-negotiable. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the International Republican Institute, IRI, on a […]
Sanwo-Olu awards LASU best graduates N20m each
By Elizabeth Osayande OJO, LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday announced a N20 million cash reward for each of the Lagos State University (LASU) best graduating students in the ongoing 29th and 30th Combined Convocation Ceremonies. The governor announced the reward during the grand finale of the convocation held at the Buba […]
Tinubu appoints Enitan new head of civil service
ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), effective August 27, 2026. The appointment was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on his X platform on Wednesday. Enitan succeeds Mrs Didi Esther […]
Account for N30tr subsidy windfall now, Atiku challenges Tinubu
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Presidential Candidate of the opposition African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for approximately ₦30 trillion in Federation revenues, deductions, savings and transfers requiring transparent reconciliation, saying the latest July 2026 Federation Account figures show that the troubling pattern has continued. Atiku, in a statement […]
NDDC sets up committee to review staff conditions
By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt PORT HARCOURT — The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has inaugurated a committee to negotiate and review the terms and conditions of service for its employees as part of efforts to improve staff welfare and enhance efficient service delivery in the Niger Delta region. The Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Alabo […]
Fubara advocates shift to vocational, technical education
By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt PORT HARCOURT — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has advocated a strategic shift towards Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) in Nigeria’s educational curriculum, saying overemphasis on paper qualifications at the expense of technical expertise and practical skills is a major driver of unemployment and economic stagnation. Fubara stated this on Wednesday […]
Gunshots as hoodlums attack Adeleke’s convoy in Osogbo
“The guys were shooting from inside the main gate while the governor’s security team responded from inside the palace”.
Man sets mother ablaze over daughter’s death
By Emma Una CALABAR — A man identified as Emmanuel Etim has allegedly set his mother, Mrs. Atim Eyo, ablaze after accusing her of being a witch and responsible for the death of his daughter. The incident occurred at Ojuah in Akamkpa Local Government Area, on the outskirts of Calabar, Cross River State. A source […]
Fayose accuses Accord Party of spending N40bn in Osun gov’ship election
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has claimed that the Accord Party spent more than N40 billion during the August 15 Osun State governorship election.
‘It started with a girl’ — Blaqbonez speaks on feud with Odumodublvck
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has opened up about his ongoing feud with fellow rapper Odumodublvck, claiming that the dispute began after both men became interested in the same woman and later escalated into social media attacks and a legal battle.
Tinubu directs EFCC to channel seized funds, unclaimed dividends to NELFUND
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to channel all seized funds, unclaimed dividends, and trust funds to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). NELFUND is a federal government agency established under the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Act, 2024, which […]
Bayelsa grants 20 years electricity distribution licence to BYEDC
The Bayelsa State Electricity Regulatory Agency (BYERA) has issued a 20-year electricity distribution licence to the Bayelsa Electricity Distribution Company Limited (BYEDC), marking a major step in the state’s effort to establish a locally regulated electricity market.
