By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja  Stakeholders in the Niger Delta, including lawmakers and leaders of Host communities (HOSTCOM), have passed a vote of confidence on Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited over what they described as its pivotal role in boosting Nigeria’s crude oil production from below 1.2 million barrels per day to over 1.7 million barrels […]

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed the contractor handling the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road project, Infiouest Nigeria Limited, to immediately open all completed sections to ease movement during the Eid ul-Adha celebrations.

Former National Chairman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ralph Nwosu, has dismissed claims of division within the party, insisting that the party remained united and focussed on the 2027 general elections.

The US has launched fresh strikes on southern Iran, targeting the country’s missile sites and boats attempting to place mines.

•Warns policy failure hurting local oil investors By Cynthia Alo Vegetable and edible oil producers have raised alarm over the continued dominance of imported brands   despite the retention of items in   the Federal Government’s prohibition list under the 2026 fiscal policy measures. According to the National Chairman of the Vegetable/Edible Oil Producers Association of Nigeria (VEOPAN), Okey […]

President Bola Tinubu declared, yesterday, that Nigeria’s difficult period of economic reforms was over, saying the dark days were over and light is here.

…seeks activation of traditional security methods in South-West By Dapo Akinrefon The Agbekoya Farmers’ Society of Nigeria has alleged that victims abducted from schools in Esinele, Yamota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State are being moved through thick forests in neighbouring states to evade security operatives. The group also called […]

In Onitsha, the Upper Iweka flyover bridge on the busy Onitsha-Awka express road used to be a notorious spot in the commercial capital of Anambra State. It was dreaded for the criminal activities that happened there, including violent armed robbery.

By Babajide Komolafe Financial institutions including banks and insurance firms recorded a 8.5 per cent growth in real Gross Domestic Product, GDP to N1.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, Q1’26 from N1.78 trillion in Q1’25. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS disclosed this in its GDP report for Q1’26. The report showed that the   financial […]

The Plateau Initiative for Growth and Development, PIGD, has called on the elite class in Plateau State to take responsibility in explaining Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s development agenda and recent political realignment to people at the grassroots. In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Nengak David, the group said Governor Mutfwang remains firmly on course […]

The FCT has 62 political wards spread across the six Area Councils; Abaji has 10 wards, AMAC 12, while Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali have 10 each.

By Esther Onyegbula Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Cakasa Nigeria Company Limited, has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and development of children in underserved communities with a colourful Children’s Day celebration for pupils in Mushin area of Lagos. The event, held at Papa Ajao Primary School Compound to commemorate the […]

By Babajide Komolafe The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to continuously strengthening its Deposit Insurance Funds (DIFs) as part of efforts to promote the stability and resilience of the nation’s financial system. The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Corporation, Mr. Thompson Oludare Sunday, stated this during a courtesy visit to the Director-General […]

By Godwin Oritse The Nigerian Maritime Law Association, NMLA, has called for a robust legal and regulatory framework to ensure the successful implementation of the National Single Window, NSW, project in Nigeria. According to the association, the National Single Window initiative of the Federal Government is designed to improve operational efficiency through faster cargo clearance processes, […]

By Esther Onyegbula A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, Hon. Bisi Yusuf, has dismissed reports alleging that he was planning to defect from the party, insisting that he remains committed to the APC and its progressive ideals. Yusuf, a former Lagos lawmaker and Director-General […]