Lagos Trade Fair complex shut as one dies, 3 injured during fracas
The Lagos International Trade Fair Complex has been partially shut following a violent clash that left one person dead and three others injured at the Balogun Business Association (BBA) market.
Rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa prompt calls for Urgent govt action – ADSC Boss Oluwafemi
Sir Victor Walsh Oluwafemi, KJW, International Development Consultant, Reputation Architecture Specialist, and President of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC) has advised that there’s urgent need for government and continental action to quickly curb rising xenophobic tensions in South Africa. Oluwafemi gave this advice on Monday stating that:”There has been a growing wave of concern […]
Group calls for clarification on status of NFSS Officials
An international non-governmental organisation, the World Institute for Peace (WIP), has called for clarification regarding the status of the commander-general of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Mr. Osatimehin Joshua Wole, and several of his colleagues.
Girei: I’ll use unity to tackle poverty in Adamawa
By Luminous Jannamike A governorship aspirant in Adamawa State under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Salihu Girei, says he would deploy unity as a practical tool to tackle poverty in the state if elected in 2027. Girei spoke on Monday in Abuja shortly after submitting his nomination form, stressing that Adamawa’s diversity must be […]
HOPE Programme targets teacher, health gaps
The World Bank-backed HOPE Governance Programme is intensifying efforts to address persistent shortages of teachers and primary healthcare workers across Nigeria, with funding incentives tied to states’ performance.
David Aisosa on intentional menswear: Beyond fastfashion and social media trend
His approach centres on practical principles understanding fit, selecting the right fabrics, creating visual balance and developing consistency
FG Sanctions 147 Prison officers, destroys 1,167 Phones in crackdown on Custodial Centre contraband
The Federal Government has sanctioned 147 officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS and ordered the destruction of 1,167 mobile phones recovered from custodial centres across the country, as authorities escalate a crackdown on contraband smuggling into the nation’s prisons.
Ureju community accuses NEPL, Elcrest of subverting PIA
Ureju Community Council of Elders in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, has accused the management of NEPL, (NNPC Exploration and Production Limited and Elcrest Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited), of subverting the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, as regards the composition of members of Board of Trustees, BoT of OML 40 Gbetiokun field, Agura […]
Osun APC, Adeleke’s Camp trade words ahead of polls
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has expressed confidence in its prospects ahead of the next election cycle, saying it believes it can defeat Governor Ademola Adeleke at the polls. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Monday, the Chairman of the party’s Media and Publicity Committee, Engr. […]
Tears and Tribute: Oberiko’s children honour father after 26 years
It was a solemn and memorable occasion as the children of late Pa Prince Lawrence Ezekiel Oberiko, on May 4, 2026, marked the 26th anniversary of their father’s passing with tears and heartfelt tributes. The family reflected on his life and legacy, remembering the day he was called to eternal rest in the year 2000. […]
13 Nasarawa LG Chairmen, lawmakers back Wadada for APC Governorship
All 13 local government chairmen in Nasarawa State and the full membership of the state House of Assembly were on Tuesday in Abuja to back Senator Ahmed Wadada as he submitted his nomination and expression of interest forms for the All Progressives Congress APC governorship ticke
