BIPC moves to enact Startup Law to boost SMEs in Benue
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC) has unveiled plans to sponsor a bill for the establishment of a Startup Law aimed at strengthening Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and creating a more conducive environment for entrepreneurship in Benue state. The Group Managing Director of BIPC, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, disclosed […]
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Foreign Coach: Are the odds against Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup hopes?
A long-standing World Cup trend suggests the road to glory may be more complicated than many supporters expect
Revealed: Why Messi cried after scoring against Algeria
“I went through some difficult days, but I’m grateful to the entire delegation and my teammates because they were always by my side, giving me a lot of strength to help me get through it.”
Gunmen ambush, kill district head in Plateau
The monarch was said to have sustained severe injuries during the attack and was immediately rushed to a nearby clinic for emergency treatment.
World Cup: 6 records Messi broke against Algeria
Lionel Messi delivered another unforgettable performance on football’s grandest stage, scoring a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Telegram: Rights group demands online safety
…sues platform over user protection concerns By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Citizens’ Gavel, a legal advocacy and digital rights organisation, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court seeking judicial intervention on issues relating to online safety and user protection on messaging platform Telegram. The organisation said the action followed concerns raised by a recent […]
NUJ to host national security summit, seeks stronger media-security collaboration
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced plans to convene a National Security Summit aimed at strengthening collaboration between the media and security agencies in addressing Nigeria’s growing security challenges. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the summit, the National President of the NUJ said the initiative was driven […]
Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez
Ronaldo’s continued presence in Martinez’s team has sparked debate over whether he is still a positive influence.
Resist pressure to sack Service Chiefs – Arewa youth tells Tinubu
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership of the nation’s security architecture, urging him to resist any pressure aimed at removing the country’s service chiefs amid ongoing security challenges. Speaking at a world press conference on the state of the nation on Wednesday, […]
Family seeks gov, IGP’s thorough probe into death of ex-Ogun civil service director
.Raises alarm over alleged cover-up By Olasunkanmi Akoni Fresh concerns have emerged over the death of Mrs. Modupe Edun, 61, a retired Director in the Ogun State Civil Service, as family members and concerned stakeholders, called on Inspector General of Police, IGP, Tunde Disu and Governor Dapo Abiodun for intervention on the need for a […]
NSITF grieves over death of Daily Independent Business Editor
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed deep sadness over the death of the Group Business Editor of Daily Independent Newspapers, Mr. Sylvester Enoghase. Mr Enoghase who died in the early hours of Monday, was also the Daily Independent Newspapers’ Labour Editor. […]
