When Olubunmi Kuku took over as Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, she stepped into an institution weighed down by years of neglect. Airport toilets were notorious for poor hygiene. Infratructure was failing. Staff morale was low. Financial systems lacked transparency. Travellers had come to expect frustration rather than efficiency, and the […]

The 38-year-old Argentina captain etched another memorable chapter in his glittering career with a brilliant hat-trick in the South Americans’ 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City.

The Jury for the 2026 National Spokesperson Awards (NS Awards) has completed the first and second phases of its assessment, producing 42 finalists across 16 categories in what organisers describe as one of the most competitive editions since the awards were established. Chairman of the Jury, Professor Saudat Abdulbaqi, said a total of 171 nominations […]

On a magical night at Kansas City’s 69,045-capacity Arrowhead Stadium, Messi delivered an electrifying individual display to join Miroslav Klose at the top of the World Cup scorers charts with 16 goals.

Austria recorded a 3-1 win against World Cup first-timers Jordan on Tuesday, rounding off their opening match of the tournament with a penalty from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic.

By Obas Esiedesa The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has raised concerns over increasing vandalism of power transmission infrastructure in parts of Niger State, warning that the trend poses serious economic, safety and electricity supply challenges. Speaking during a community engagement visit to Lambata in Gurara Local Government Area yesterday, the General Manager, Transmission, Abuja Region, […]

The Plateau Initiative for Growth and Development, PIGD, has commended Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang for what it described as a visionary and economically strategic intervention in the livestock sector through the groundbreaking of a 500-cattle-per-day ultra-modern abattoir at Pwomol Village, Heipang, and a Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. In a statement […]

THE Lagos State government, yesterday, announced plans to shut Iddo Bridge, Ijora, Apapa Local Government Area for five days to allow the Federal Ministry of Works commence the installation of heavy steel bridge beams as part of the ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction of the bridge.

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VICE President Kashim Shettima, 18 governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, 24 senators and 18 members of the House of Representatives converged on Ekiti State to rally support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji ahead of the June 20 governorship election.

In a statement posted on his X handle after the event, Soludo said the South-East must avoid repeating past political choices that, according to him, failed to advance the region’s interests.

By Peter Egwuatu Capital market operators and economic experts have urged the Federal Government to be cautious in implementing the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) policy recommendations, warning against expensive foreign loans and a Value Added Tax (VAT) increase. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Arthur Stevens Asset Management and former President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers […]

GOVERNOR Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, yesterday, received scores of allies of erstwhile National Secretary of All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore, into the Accord Party, declaring that he will not be excluded from the ballot ahead of the 2026 governorship election despite recent disregistration verdict of five political parties.

By Yinka Kolawole The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has faulted the proposed implementation of the National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations 2026 by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), warning that the measures could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s manufacturing sector and economy. Under the proposed regulations, NESREA plans to […]

By Idris Salisu, Gusau The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has pledged intensified collaboration among security agencies to end banditry and other violent crimes across Nigeria, declaring that “enough is enough.” He made the statement in Gusau, Zamfara State, shortly after attending the funeral prayers of three police officers killed by an improvised explosive […]