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 […]

By Gabriel Ewepu Nigeria, Türkiye Deepen Mining Cooperation Through New MoU” The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening mining operations, deepening technical collaboration, and expanding investment flows between both countries in the solid minerals and energy sectors. “The MoU signed by the Nigerian […]

•As currency outside banks drops 12% to N5.08tr By Babajide Komolafe & Elizabeth Adegbesan Credit to the government rose by 65.6 per cent year-on-year, YoY, to N39.6 trillion in April 2026 from N23.9 trillion in April 2025, driven by increased borrowing to finance the 2026 budget deficit. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, disclosed this in its […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria, REAN, and the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, NEMSA, have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen safety standards, regulatory compliance and professional capacity within Nigeria’s rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. The partnership, formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, is expected […]

When Nigerians celebrate the Muslim festival of Eid-al-Adha next Friday, it will be exactly two weeks since the terrorists, now identified as a faction of Boko Haram, ended the peace of two communities in Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota, both in Oriire LGA in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. There these terror artists abducted about fifty Nigerians, mostly school pupils, […]

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has conveyed his felicitations to the entire Muslim Ummah in Anambra State and all over Nigeria on the festive occasion of Eid el Kabir. In his goodwill message, Governor Soludo reflected that Sallah festival universally holds profound significance, reminding us of the virtues of obedience, sacrifice, […]

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has elected Gbemileke Alagbe, a 40-year-old banker and doctorate degree holder, as its governorship candidate for the forthcoming election in Oyo State.

By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY HE National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Comrade Ojumoola Timileyin of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, as its new National Director of Sports. The election followed the successful conclusion of the association’s 2026 National Convention held at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja, where student leaders and […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Dr. Kadiri Hamzat joined the 1,600 Lagos pilgrims in performing this year’s Hajj in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a prayer session on the Mount Arafah. The Governor and his Deputy who made separate video calls to the state’s pilgrims as they performed […]

Eid-al-Adha prayer was held on Wednesday under a peaceful atmosphere at the Ilorin Central Praying Ground as Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, top government officials, title chiefs, and party chieftains observed amid colour and glamour from the congregants. After meandering through the traffic gridlock right from the Abdulwahab Folawiyo (Unity) road, the Governor’s convoy arrived the Eid […]