By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — Lagos State is set to take centre stage in the celebration of Yoruba heritage and spirituality on Thursday, as more than three million residents are expected to participate in activities marking the 2026 Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day. To enable residents and visitors to participate fully in the celebration, the Lagos State Government […]

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Anambra State Government has announced plans to produce 20 documentaries on environmental degradation and the erosion menace in the state as part of activities marking the 35th anniversary of its creation. The Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Dr Law Mefor, said the exercise was aimed at showcasing the […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has said the economic reforms undertaken by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy, have strengthened Nigeria’s fiscal position, improved economic stability and created resources for investment in infrastructure, security, human capital and social protection. The Minister of Information and […]

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 […]

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. […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“The guys were shooting from inside the main gate while the governor’s security team responded from inside the palace”.

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 […]

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.