Isese Day: Oloworo prays for Oworosoki, urges cultural preservation
The Oloworo of Oworosoki, Oba Babatunde Saliu Elebo II, has offered prayers for the residents of Oworosoki and the entire community as they join other Yoruba communities in Nigeria and across the world to celebrate this year’s Isese Day. The traditional ruler, in his palace, prayed for peace, progress, prosperity and protection for the people, […]
ASUU declares indefinite strike at Bayelsa varsities over CBA, 19‑month arrears
At the Amassoma campus, ASUU-NDU Chairperson, Comrade Oyinkepreye Lucky Bebeteidoh, confirmed that lecturers had resolved to down tools
2027: APC suffers setback in Sokoto as supporters defect to ADC
SOKOTO: The political landscape in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State witnessed a major realignment on Tuesday as prominent members and supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) announced their defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development has been described by political observers as a […]
Ex-FRSC Operations boss Omeje joins Health Emergency Initiative board
By Chioma ObinnaThe Health Emergency Initiative, HEI, has appointed a former Deputy Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Hyginus Uche Omeje, as a member of its Board of Trustees, bringing more than three decades of road safety and emergency response experience to the organisation. Omeje’s appointment was approved at the board’s meeting […]
Tech firms train 15 young talents in Kwara
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Fifteen young technology enthusiasts in Kwara State have undergone intensive training in software development and other digital skills under a partnership between technology companies Alveum and MALhub. The initiative, known as the Alveum × MALhub Tech Talent Scholarship Programme, was designed to identify promising young talents, equip them with practical technology […]
IOC divestments: Job security, welfare of workers our priority — PENGASSAN
PENGASSAN says it has made job security and improved welfare its foremost priorities, insisting that workers should not bear the brunt of the industry’s changing ownership structure
Lanre Seye Oluwalasinu shines at the 2026 FIDE World Amateur Championship
ABUJA — Nigerian veterinary doctor and chess player, Dr Lanre Seye Oluwalasinu, has earned recognition for his performance at the 2026 FIDE World Amateur Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Abuja, emerging as the best Nigerian player in the Rapid event and winning a bronze medal in the Under-2300 Blitz category. Oluwalasinu, who has participated […]
2027: Abia communities pass vote of confidence on Onyejeocha
AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, five communities of Ovim in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State have unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Rt. Hon. Barr. Nkeiruka Chidubem Onyejeocha PhD, OON, popularly known as Anyanwu Na Enye Ihe
Benue 2027: How far can Alia, Tinubu’s synergy go?
One phrase has become almost a refrain: “Our Governor is working.” And, almost immediately, another line follows: “Our President is working.”
LG autonomy one of Tinubu’s biggest reforms – Ngoforo
By Emmanuel Iheaka The Deputy National Leader (Southeast) of the Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN), Mazi Franklin Ngoforo, has declared that ensuring local government autonomy is one of President Bola Tinubu’s biggest reforms. Ngoforo stated this when he paid a visit to the National President of the Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU), Chief […]
Princess Agwu expands humanitarian footprint with nationwide free skills empowerment initiative
The President of PEA Group, Dr Princess Ezinne Agwu, has announced a Nationwide Free Skills Acquisition Empowerment Programme, signalling a broader expansion of the Group’s humanitarian interventions from community-based assistance to skills development and sustainable economic empowerment. The announcement comes as Dr Agwu marks 15½ years of professional and social impact, ahead of what she […]
