Oil workers take battle against casualisation to Tinubu
For years, casualisation has remained one of the most contentious labour issues in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, pitting workers’ unions against employers
UK lists 10 ways to qualify for British citizenship in the UK
There are several routes through which people can become eligible for British citizenship, depending on their immigration status, family background and circumstances.
2027: Gwamna calls for clean, issue-based campaign in Gombe
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, has called on political actors and residents to embrace a clean, respectful and issue-based campaign ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Gwamna said the people of Gombe deserved a campaign focused on their concerns, needs […]
NAPTIP seals Port Harcourt maternity over alleged baby sale
By Favour Ulebor PORT HARCOURT — The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sealed a maternity facility in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over alleged baby sale and trafficking involving a Liberian national resident in Belgium. The agency said its operatives, in collaboration with the Rivers State Ministry of Health, also […]
KASU ASUU chairman refutes claim that 200 professors left university
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna— The Chairman of the Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Comrade Abubakar Abdullahi, has refuted claims that over 200 professors had left the institution. Abdullahi clarified that the number being cited did not represent professors who had recently resigned from the university, stressing that […]
Troops rescue 10 kidnap victims in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 10 civilians kidnapped by terrorists in separate operations across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states. The troops also recovered two motorcycles abandoned by fleeing terrorists during an encounter in Sokoto State. The Theatre Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a […]
I won’t contest presidency again after 2027 – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 presidential election will be his final attempt to become Nigeria’s president, ruling out any plan to contest the office again in 2031.
Osun: Adeleke family to provide scholarships for children, dependants of election victims
OSOGBO — The Adeleke family has pledged to provide scholarships up to university level for children and dependants of persons who lost their lives during the August 15 Osun State governorship election. Governor Ademola Adeleke disclosed this on his X platform on Wednesday while reflecting on his victory and receipt of his Certificate of Return. […]
FG unveils 11 major economic reforms, promises results
ABUJA — The Federal Government has unveiled 11 major economic and financial reforms implemented between May 2023 and December 2025, saying the measures are aimed at addressing longstanding structural challenges and laying the foundation for sustainable economic growth. The reforms were highlighted by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, […]
Guinness declares N265bn in revenue as PAT grows 53% to N25.3bn in H1 2026
Guinness Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its confidence in the strength and future of its business, as the Company enters a new phase of growth underpinned by improved profitability, a significantly stronger balance sheet and continued investment in its brands, manufacturing capabilities and route to market.
South-West APC Youths rally behind Tinubu’s 2027 bid
By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Youth stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, across the six South-West states are set to converge for a leadership and engagement programme aimed at strengthening youth participation in governance and mobilising support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The programme, tagged “APC South-West […]
2027: Lagos APC declares readiness for Tinubu’s re-election campaign
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has declared its readiness to mobilise voters across the state for the party’s 2027 presidential campaign, with President Bola Tinubu as its candidate. The party said its structures across the state had been energised and would take the message of […]
Blackouts: Lagos targets 3,500MW power for stable supply
The Lagos State Government has targeted an increase in available electricity supply to about 3,500 megawatts (MW) through coordinated action on generation as part of efforts to end persistent blackouts in the State.
Ayra Starr’s album ‘Starrgirl’ debuts at number 3 on Spotify UK chart
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has debuted at No. 3 on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut UK chart with her latest album, “STARRGIRL”.
Geregu Power: Yari assures investors of financial commitments
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, has assured investors and other stakeholders of the board’s commitment to meeting the company’s financial obligations. Yari gave the assurance in a statement on the company’s outstanding bond obligations, saying the board remained determined to uphold its commitments to bondholders […]
2027: Cleric urges youths to emulate Davido’s role in Osun poll
By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt PORT HARCOURT — As campaigns for the 2027 general elections commence, former National Security Director of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Apostle Eugene Ogu, has urged Nigerian youths to emulate the civic engagement demonstrated by Afrobeat music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, during the recent Osun State governorship […]
