Police take over King’s College premises
After days of protest by parents, a contingent of policemen drawn from various formations in Lagos State on Wednesday took over the premises of Kings College, Onikan, Lagos.
US announces visa restrictions on some South African officials over land reform policies
By Favour Ulebor & Agency Report The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting some foreign nationals from South Africa over the country’s land reform policies and other measures that Washington says discriminate against minority groups. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the policy on Tuesday, saying it would apply to […]
JUSUN declares indefinite strike in Nasarawa over non-implementation of financial autonomy, others
By Edwin Phillip, Lafia The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Nasarawa State Branch, has declared an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of its demands by the state government and the Judicial Service Commission. Confirming the development on Tuesday night, the state Chairman of JUSUN, Comrade Mas’ud Ubangari, said the action followed the expiration of […]
2027: Atiku-Obi alliance won’t stop Tinubu, says BTO for PBAT ’27
By Dayo Johnson, Akure A political group backing President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid, the BTO for PBAT ’27 movement, has declared that a proposed alliance between former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, would not be enough to defeat President Tinubu in the presidential election. The group […]
Aiyedatiwa issues 14-day ultimatum to kidnappers in Ondo forests
—Mobilises security agencies, hunters to raid hideouts By Dayo Johnson, Akure Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared war on criminal elements, particularly kidnappers hiding in forest reserves across the state to perpetrate illicit activities. Consequently, he has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the criminals to vacate the forests or face severe consequences. The […]
Agro exports fall 36% to N803bn in Q2
By Cynthia AloNigeria’s agricultural export earnings fell by 36.09 per cent year-on-year to N802.99 billion in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2’26) from N1.26 trillion in the corresponding period of 2025 (Q2 ’25), latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has shown.The figure also represents a 31.51 per cent decline from the N1.17 […]
Improvement in economic indicators points to Nigeria’s stabilisation — UBA boss
Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Chairman of the Body of Bank CEOs in Nigeria, Oliver Alawuba, has outlined a blueprint for building a resilient Nigerian economy, calling for deliberate policies and stronger collaboration across the public and private sectors to transform economic stability into inclusive prosperity. Alawuba made the call […]
Sanwo-Olu to opposition: You have no ideas
…Says Lagos spirit has driven democracy, governance, development …Yoruba Tennis Club reaffirms commitment to heritage, excellence at centenary anniversary The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has challenged opposition parties to put forward credible ideas capable of competing with the transformation agenda of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), instead of seeking change for […]
APC group urges Wike to avoid actions that could deepen party divisions
The APC Grassroots Governance Organisation has urged Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to avoid actions and statements it said could deepen divisions within the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Dangote: We want ordinary Nigerians to own our shares
By Uzoma Marvellous Aliko Dangote has said the planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Refinery is aimed at giving ordinary Nigerians and Africans an opportunity to own a stake in one of the continent’s biggest industrial ventures. Dangote, president of Dangote Industries Limited, said the offering was designed to democratise the capital market by […]
Nigeria has more honest people than Britain, America — SDP’s Adebayo
The SDP candidate said his professional work and investments had given him the legal right to live and work in 21 countries, adding that his experiences abroad had strengthened his belief in Nigerians.
FG raises N728.9bn in second bond issuance for power sector debt
By Ediri Ejoh with Agency report The Federal Government (FG) has raised N728.9 billion in bonds as part of its funding process to offset the N4 trillion legacy debt it owed electricity Generation Companies, GENCOs. Speaking at the bond launch in Abuja, TaiwoOyedele, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, said the Series-2 […]
Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq: Forging a Sardauna Legacy in Kwara
By Raheem Adedoyin IN the revelry marking the formal turbanning of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara today (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) in Ilorin, it is apparent that the historical and traditional symbolism of this highly revered title would be on display. The title, Sardauna, originally borne by the charismatic Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu […]
Headline inflation falls 3rd consecutive month to 15.39%
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Headline inflation rate fell by 0.04 percent to 15.39 percent in August from 15.43 percent in July 2026, representing the third consecutive month decline since June. The development was driven by a further ease in the core basket to 13.29 percent in August from 14.97 percent in July. The National Bureau of […]
Kwara agog as Emir turbans Gov Abdulrazak Sardauna of Ilorin today
By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — The ancient city of Ilorin, Kwara State capital is, today, agog for the turbaning ceremony of the Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate, by the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari. […]
KAP, Benin Republic Gov’t graduate 20 young filmmakers as KAP unveils Pan-African vision for ITAN
By Benjamin Njoku A landmark Nigeria-Benin collaboration aimed at strengthening the next generation of African filmmakers will culminate this week as 20 young Beninese creatives take centre stage at the iconic KAP Film Village and Resort, Oyo State, alongside some of the continent’s leading film and cultural voices.The KAP-SOPA Pan-African Filmmaking Bootcamp, a partnership between […]
