Sokoto’s ₦1.7bn NYSC camp rehabilitation hits 80% completion
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The rehabilitation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Wamakko, Sokoto State, has reached 80 per cent completion, with the project expected to improve the welfare and experience of corps members posted to the state. The project, awarded by the Sokoto State Government to SBG Enterprises […]
I walked away from power rather than compromise my integrity —Octogenarian Eburajolo
Few Nigerians have witnessed the country’s economic evolution as closely—or participated in it as actively—as Victor Eburajolo. For more than five decades, the industrial relations expert,…
Group hails Tinubu, Ribadu over 30–80% salary increase for Armed Forces
A civil society organisation, the Sentinel Security Advocacy Initiative, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the approval of a 30 to 80 per cent salary increase for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, describing the move as a major boost to troop welfare.
Lagos PDP to Wike: Your ministerial portfolio not a license to intimidate citizens; stop pedestrian gossip
By Henry Obetta The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, on Wednesday, cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike to refrain from what it described as “pedestrian gossip” and concentrate on his responsibilities. The call comes amid the Wike’s recent outburst against former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Chief […]
Reps C’ttee to interrogate alleged PFIPC DG in undisclosed location, date
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC, said yesterday it would interrogate the Director-General of the agency, Aderemi Matthew Adeyemi…
Naira down to N1,420/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,420 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,408 per dollar on Monday
Delta Investment Summit yields major breakthrough as Chinese firm partners Alexis Refinery
The ongoing Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026 recorded a major investment breakthrough on Tuesday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Alexis Refinery Limited and PCCS Limited of China for the development of the proposed Alexis Refinery, a project expected to deepen Nigeria’s refining capacity, strengthen petrochemical production, and reduce […]
Police invite VDM, summon AIG Moshood Jimoh over allegations
ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the invitation of social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and the questioning of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh over allegations raised by the activist. The Force, in a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the Assistant […]
FG’s N36m health budget exposes wrong priorities – Ex-gov, Duke
Former Cross River State Governor and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate, Donald Duke, has criticised the Federal Government’s spending priorities, arguing that the reported N36 million capital budget released for the health sector reflects misplaced priorities amid the country’s economic challenges.
Refuse: LAWMA unveils sweeping reforms, overhauls city’s infrastructure deficit
The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has embarked on a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s waste management ecosystem, targeting a transition away from overcrowded dumpsites toward modern transfer loading stations, recycling facilities, and bio-energy technology.
Sardauna Foundation advocates structured mentorship for future leaders
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) has called for the institutionalisation of structured mentorship programmes across government, educational institutions, communities and the private sector to promote leadership development, youth empowerment and sustainable national growth. The call was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Foundation’s July 2026 Monthly […]
Ajiran Murder Trial: Group defends calls for independent scrutiny
The Centre for Citizens Right Protection (CCRP) has defended its calls for an independent review of the investigation into the Ajiran murder case, insisting that demands for transparency and accountability should not be misconstrued as an attempt to interfere with judicial proceedings.
Owie angry over NDC’s Edo Senatorial candidate’s identity mix-up in INEC portal
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Chief Whip of the Senate, Sir. Rowland Owie on Tuesday expressed anger and dismay over the name of the party’s candidate for Edo South senatorial district describing it as a fraud. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal […]
Interior Minister’s achievements have projected youths positively, says Ahmed
By Lawani Mikairu The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, achievements in his ministry in the last three years have created a positive image for youths in the country and have shown that, when given responsibility , they can excel. This was revealed in Lagos by a prominent son of Ondo State who reside in […]
INEC list: NDC candidates’ commend Dickson
Several candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) whose names appeared on the list recently published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have commended the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, for his role in the party’s candidate nomination process. The publication of the candidates’ list followed weeks of uncertainty among some aspirants, […]
ELRA, Heifer Nigeria move to boost food security, empower smallholder farmers
In a major push to tackle Nigeria’s food security challenges and accelerate agricultural mechanisation, the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority, ELRA, and Heifer Nigeria Ltd/GTE have signed a two-year partnership to provide affordable access to modern farming equipment for thousands of smallholder farmers through innovative leasing schemes.
