By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Chief Victor Umeh, has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the erosion and flooding threatening Obosi, the hometown of former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, and Ogidi, hometown of renowned novelist, Prof. Chinua Achebe. The two communities in Idemili North […]

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri MAIDUGURI — Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has called for stronger collaboration and co-investment among the state and Federal Governments, the United Nations, development partners, international financial institutions and the private sector to accelerate the state’s recovery and sustainable development. Zulum made the call on Thursday at the Council […]

Bin Mper killings direct affront to me, Governor says By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has described the deadly attack on Bin Mper community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area as a direct attack on his person, vowing that his administration would do everything within its powers to […]

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has admitted Enugu Air as Member, extending the Association’s membership base in Nigeria’s fast-growing domestic aviation market and reaffirming AFRAA’s commitment to supporting the continued development of African carriers across the continent. This was announced by AFRAA in Nairobi on Wednesday, making Enugu Air the 50th Member of the association, […]

By Rosemary Iwunze The National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, yesterday, issued new licences to the seven additional insurance companies that have been confirmed and verified as compliant with the new minimum capital requirement under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Agenda (NIIRA 2025). According to NAICOM, the development marks another significant milestone in strengthening confidence, enhancing financial […]

By Juliet Umeh From transferring money through mobile banking applications to attending virtual business meetings, streaming films, watching videos, marketing products, attending online classes and chatting with friends and family, the internet has quietly become part of almost every aspect of daily life in Nigeria. The scale of that dependence is reflected in the country’s […]

By Godwin Oritse The Apapa Area One Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated N28.1 billion last Tuesday, the highest single day revenue collection in the history of the Command. The latest feat surpassed the Command’s previous record of N20.1 billion, recorded in September 2025, shortly after the assumption of office of the […]

The Federal Government (FG) is set to introduce performance scorecards for operators across Nigeria’s electricity value chain, with underperforming distribution and generation companies (DisCos and GenCos) to face sanctions while high-performing operators will be rewarded. Meanwhile, Nigerians spent an estimated N16.5 trillion on self-generated electricity in 2023, compared with about N1 trillion in revenue generated […]

….Zuckerberg, Mosseri expected to testify …FCCPC previously secured $220m fine against Meta, WhatsApp By Juliet Umeh Social media is facing one of its biggest legal tests as Meta Platforms, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, battles 29 US states over allegations that it deliberately designed its platforms in ways that could harm children and teenagers. […]

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…As MDCN inducts 90 pioneer graduates By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Prof. Clement Adebooye, has charged the institution’s pioneer medical graduates to resist the temptation to leave the country in pursuit of opportunities abroad, popularly known as “Japa”, and instead dedicate themselves to serving Nigeria. Adebooye gave the charge […]

It used to be that getting your winnings out of an online casino or betting site was almost instant. Now, though, plenty of players find themselves stuck waiting—sometimes for days—while verification checks drag out the process. Whether it’s updating your identification, confirming your address, or jumping through regulatory hoops, what should be a simple withdrawal […]

For most bettors, a fast payout isn’t just nice to have—it’s what they expect every single time. The second a withdrawal drags or winnings don’t appear, frustration sets in fast. Across major betting markets, it’s now common for players to abandon a bookmaker at the first sign of a delay. Some might wait and hope […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Chairman, Governing Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Alhaji Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat mishap in Gorau Village, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, which reportedly claimed several lives. Shagari described the incident as a painful and devastating tragedy, […]

By Hadiza Yusuf Kano State receives returned migrants almost every week, with stakeholders warning that the state’s location along major migration routes exposes many young people to irregular migration, human trafficking and forced labour. The Project Manager of the Adolescent Health and Information Project (AHIP) ROOTS Programme, Halima Kasim Usman, disclosed this on Thursday during […]