….Announces ₦500m Cash Support for Vulnerable Residents in Five LGAs By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off the 2026 wet farming season with the launch of a 50 per cent subsidised fertiliser scheme and the distribution of free agricultural inputs to 120,000 smallholder farmers across the state. The […]

By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Traders in Ekiti State have expressed concern over the rising cost of goods and its impact on businesses, urging governments at all levels to introduce measures to ease the economic burden on traders and consumers. Speaking with journalists at Bisi Market in Ado-Ekiti, the traders appealed for increased government support […]

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to dismantle the financial networks sustaining kidnapping, banditry and terrorism by strengthening financial intelligence coordination and tightening regulatory oversight of Bureau de Change (BDC) operators, Point-of-Sale (POS) operators and other financial intermediaries. The resolution followed the adoption of a […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) led by Dr. Agbo Major has announced that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has completed the upload of the party’s duly recognised National Working Committee (NWC), describing the development as a significant milestone in resolving its leadership dispute and positioning […]

The Naira, which opened the trading week on Monday with a gain of N1.92 at the official market, recorded its first loss of N7.47 on Tuesday.

By Adeola Badru The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has declared its ambition to deliver one million votes for President Bola Tinubu and reclaim the state’s Government House in the 2027 general elections. To achieve the goal, the party on Wednesday inaugurated a high-powered reconciliation committee to resolve internal grievances and strengthen unity […]

…urges stakeholders, members to shun inflammatory comments Chairman of the Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) Reconciliation Committee, retired Col. AbdulWahab Ademola Lawal, has appealed to aggrieved members of the party to embrace dialogue and reconciliation following disagreements arising from the party’s primary elections. “We appeal to all aggrieved members to open their hearts and […]

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 33 ships carrying petroleum products, food items, and other goods are expected at Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea Port, and Tin Can Island Port in Lagos.

According to Reuters, Deschamps said France’s potent attack must make better use of its chances despite scoring a tournament-leading 14 goals ahead of the last-eight clash.

The latest US strikes on southern Iran killed eight military personnel, Iranian state television said on Wednesday.

By Matthew Johnson and Florencemary Nwabueze The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 135 suspected cultists and recovered 26 firearms during coordinated raids on criminal hideouts across the state. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, involved Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders and the Violent Crime Response Unit. It followed intelligence reports indicating that […]

More than 90 percent of Russian regions have experienced fuel rationing or shortages since June, according to local media reports and statements from officials.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday commissioned Collector Road C01 and a bridge linking the Body of Benchers, Nile University and Baze University in Abuja’s Institution and Research District, describing the project as a reflection of his administration’s broader vision for Nigeria and another fulfilled promise under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Represented […]

By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor and Visitor to Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Professor Tomola Marshal Obamuyi as the institution’s seventh substantive Vice-Chancellor. Obamuyi will assume office on July 8, 2026, succeeding Professor Olugbenga Ige, whose tenure ends on July 7, 2026. A statement by the […]

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, arraigned the former Managing Director of Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd (PHRC), Mr. Ahmed Adamu Dikko, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a 12-count money laundering charge. Dikko, who led the Port Harcourt Refining Company for about four years, […]