Private sector impact should be measured beyond profit, says MTN Foundation Boss
By Moses Nosike The Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, Odunayo Sanya, has called for a broader measure of private-sector contribution to national development, saying businesses should be assessed not only by their commercial success but also by the lasting impact they create through investments in people and communities. Sanya made the call while addressing […]
Benue police rescue 13 more passengers abducted on Otukpo-Adoka road
By Peter Duru, Makurdi MAKURDI: The Benue State Police Command has rescued 13 more passengers abducted by suspected armed herdsmen along the Otukpo-Adoka Road while travelling from Enugu to Abuja. The victims were among passengers of an 18-seater bus ambushed on August 14, 2026. Five passengers had earlier been rescued by the police hours after […]
Navy dismantles crude oil theft network in Rivers, recovers 93,000 litres
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy, in its ongoing efforts to disrupt crude oil theft and illegal bunkering activities under Operation Delta Sentinel, has discovered and deactivated suspected crude oil storage infrastructure containing approximately 93,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Allison Community, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. Director of Information, Nigerian […]
AMSG mourns over 100 miners killed in CAR’s mine collapse
….calls for fight against Illegal, unregulated mining in Africa By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), Friday, mourned the killing of over 100 miners in gold-mine collapse in Zamboye, Central Africa Republic, CAR. In an emotion laden condolence message signed by the Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman, AMSG, […]
Osun: Lawyers give INEC, police 7-day ultimatum over killings
…Coalition demands probe of videos involving Wole Oke, Fadahunsi, Eniade By John Alechenu ABUJA: The Coalition of Public Interest Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force seven days to commence investigations and possible prosecution over alleged incitement and killings linked to the Osun State governorship […]
Bayelsa approves CATA, urges ASUU to call off strike
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA: The Bayelsa State Government has approved the implementation of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) and Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA) for academic and non-teaching staff of the state’s three universities. The Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe, announced the approval on Friday at a resumed meeting with the leadership of […]
