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— As $3bn pre-export loan, $722.6m LNG dividends, others remain unresolved By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Federal Ministry of Finance and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, on Thursday traded blame over unresolved queries raised in the 2021–2023 Oil and Gas Sector Audit Report by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI. The […]

The APC candidate has always taken advantage of the allegation of nepotism against the incumbent to sell himself as a man for all.

…warn against land grabbing By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association, NCDPA, Makurdi Diocese, has rejected the Federal Government’s decision to include Benue State in the pilot implementation of its National Ranching Policy, warning that the plan could threaten ancestral lands and the security of residents. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji […]

Anthony, a businessman, died on August 5, 2026, at the age of 62, according to a family statement signed by Rev. C. A. Adeosun.

By Peter Duru, Makurdi A police officer has been killed in an attack on a joint police and military checkpoint in Uzer community, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident, reportedly carried out by suspected armed herders, occurred when the attackers stormed the security checkpoint, prompting troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke, […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has partnered with the Bank of Agriculture, BOA, to transition millions of vulnerable Nigerians from dependence on humanitarian assistance to sustainable livelihoods through access to agricultural finance, productive assets, skills and enterprise opportunities. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between the Federal Ministry of […]

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged Nigerians to reject the perception that corruption is inevitable and “everyone is doing it”, warning that such narratives could weaken resistance to corrupt practices.

By Edwin Philip, Lafia LAFIA — The Nasarawa State Government has commenced plans to redesign drainage systems and waterways in Lafia, the state capital, following flooding that damaged buildings, disrupted transportation and displaced residents on Thursday. The Managing Director of the Nasarawa State Urban Development Board (NUDB), Engr. Muhammad Yahaya Wada, disclosed this while speaking […]

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Peter Ajang Azi, is dead. Azi died peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026, according to a statement issued by his family. The death announcement, signed by John Daniel Azi on behalf of the family, said the former Speaker “peacefully […]

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State Commissioner for Environment, Climate Change and Mineral Development, Hon. Peter Kanang Gwom, has condoled with the families of seven miners who died in a mining pit collapse at Gassa community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, August 12, 2026, […]

At about 11a.m. in Gboko, one Aondofa Chia said his baby had gone missing shortly after birth at a healthcare facility in Gboko

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has commenced its campaign for the 2027 general elections, presenting Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Alhaji Lawal Daura, as its presidential and vice-presidential candidates. The party unveiled the ticket on Thursday at its […]

— Seek stronger state-level action on human capital By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The 36 state governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, have reaffirmed their commitment to making Early Childhood Development, ECD, a strategic priority in their respective states. The commitment was disclosed by the NGF Director-General, Dr Abdulateef Shittu, at […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has described the Commonwealth Fencing Championships gold medal won by 16-year-old Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson as a demonstration of the enormous potential of young Deltans. Esiovwa-Thompson, an indigene of Osubi in Okpe Local Government Area of the state, made history by winning Nigeria’s first-ever gold medal […]