Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other countries.

ABUJA — Bincike International has raised alarm over the growing threat posed by illegal mining activities across Nigeria, warning that unregulated mineral extraction is depriving the country of revenue, destroying ecosystems and exposing vulnerable communities to exploitation. The organisation, in a statement, called for urgent national action to address what it described as the systemic […]

By Dennis Agbo The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Enugu State Branch, Prof. Sam Ohaegbulam, has charged the newly elected executive of the association to uphold high standards of professionalism and medical ethics in the discharge of their duties. Ohaegbulam gave the charge after Dr. Chima Emmanuel […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A coalition of youth groups across Northern Nigeria has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, pledging to mobilise at least 10 million votes for him in the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement followed a consultative meeting involving leaders of 16 youth groups, professionals, entrepreneurs, students, community representatives and civil […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—AS African companies accelerate AI adoption, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF has warned that digital transformation must be deliberately tied to social protection to safeguard workers and communities. At the UN House in Abuja on Monday, NSITF Managing Director and CEO Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye stated this during the official launch […]

Says environmental illiteracy threatens Nigeria’s future By Samuel Oyadongha Government authorities, policymakers, educators and environmental stakeholders have been urged to recognise Environmental Education (EE) as a critical fourth pillar of ecological governance to address Nigeria’s growing environmental challenges. The call was made by the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the Niger Delta Development […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Kwara State and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, has said the party and the state government are making efforts to resolve issues arising from the party’s primaries to ensure lasting peace within the APC. Danladi made the […]

By Chioma Okoye As access to conventional credit remains a challenge for individuals and businesses across West Africa, alternative finance company Pawn NG is expanding its asset-backed financing model, enabling customers to unlock liquidity from valuable assets without selling them. Founded in 2018, Pawn NG has established a presence in Nigeria and Ghana, offering financing […]

The Benue state government has flagged off the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, WBW, with a pledge to strengthen policies that support nursing mothers and improve child nutrition, while commending the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its sustained partnership in promoting maternal and child health in the state.

By Adesina Wahab Church leaders have challenged Christians to build lives of enduring impact that would continue to inspire generations long after their death as the second remembrance anniversary of the late Reverend Fola Achudume, popularly known as RFA, culminated in a candlelight procession in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The event, which concluded a two-day programme […]

By Adesina Wahab The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Ondo State Axis, through its Office of the Welfare Director, has successfully concluded its three-day statewide Medical Outreach 2026, providing free healthcare services to students across the three senatorial districts of Ondo State. The outreach commenced on July 29 at the […]

By Ayo Onikoyi In an era where music often reflects the pressures, uncertainties and distractions of modern life, Nigerian Afrogospel artist Dabo Williams is charting a different course by encouraging gratitude, hope and faith through his latest single, By Your Grace. The new release is more than a gospel song. It is a personal testimony […]

An anonymous stakeholder in the nation’s maritime sector has urged the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to review its enforcement procedures by ensuring that truck owners and logistics operators are not made to bear the consequences of alleged import violations committed by importers and their clearing agents.

By Theodore Opara The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas, CNG and Electric Vehicles, EVs, describing it as a transformative programme that will boost investment, create jobs and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to sustainable transportation. Speaking during […]

… sell one million vehicles in three years By Theodore Opara Chinese automobile brands Omoda and Jaecoo are rapidly rewriting the global automotive playbook, posting record-breaking sales and challenging long-established industry giants across Europe, Asia and Australia barely three years after entering the market. The Chery-owned sister brands have surpassed one million cumulative vehicle sales […]