By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —PRESIDENT of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN Comrade Festus Osifo, at the weekend, said the union has resolved the leadership succession issues that once sparked tensions during transitions. Osifo, who stated this at a memorial event held in Abuja to mark the seventh anniversary of […]

President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed concerns that US ammunition stockpiles are running low after five months of bombing Iran, telling reporters: “We have a lot.”

Cape Verde defender Sidny Lopes Cabral has been named the winner of the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after his stunning strike against Argentina in the Round of 32 was voted the competition’s best goal.

…says N70,000 now poverty payBy Victor Ahiuma-YoungThe Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has asked its affiliates and workers across the country to prepare for serious battle for a new national minimum wage, declaring that the current N70,000 wage has become a “poverty wage” that can no longer meet the needs of Nigerian workers amid soaring living […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has assured that between eight and 10 major road projects across the territory will be completed and delivered before the end of the year, stressing that the FCT Administration will not relent in its promises to residents. The minister gave the assurance […]

Nigerian and South African diplomats sat down Monday as “brothers” to address a series of xenophobic attacks against foreigners, though tensions were evident despite the pleasantries exchanged in Abuja.

Unveils ultra-modern NTA studio By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Monday said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is transforming Nigeria’s public broadcasting sector through major investments in modern infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art television studio at the headquarters of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the ongoing […]

Cup-holders Nigeria aim to kick off their defence of the Women Africa Cup of Nations title in an emphatic manner when they lock horns with debuting ‘Scorchers’ of Malawi at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday night.

Critics argued that the publication appeared to place the burden of preventing sexual harassment on women rather than addressing the conduct of perpetrators.

By Nnasom David The Federal Government has launched the Human Resource (HR) Modules of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), introducing a fully digital platform to automate staff postings, promotions, leave applications and other personnel processes across the Federal Civil Service. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Mrs. Didi […]

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has affirmed the appointment of Prof. Sunday Amuseghan as the Kalasuwe of Apoiland in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state. The appellate court dismissed an appeal filed by Prince Joseph Orire David challenging the judgment of the Ondo State High Court, […]

By Hadiza Yusuf Three passengers are still in captivity after suspected bandits attacked a commercial bus travelling along the Jos-Kano highway in Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State. The Kano State Police Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, […]

The commissioner said the Ministry of Health remained on high alert and had strengthened emergency response measures to contain the outbreak.

A total of 175 visitors who travelled to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have applied for asylum, with citizens of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal and several other countries among those seeking to remain in the country after the tournament.

The public prosecutor’s office said Ziobro faces 26 charges, most of them related to claims that money from a victims’ support fund was used for political purposes.