By Daniel Abia The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has begun screening for its 2026/2027 Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme, with 746 applicants shortlisted for the exercise in the South-South geopolitical zone. A release from the agency said PTDF is currently interviewing between 5,885 and 6,193 candidates from 38,398 applicants for the MSc and PhD programs. […]

Members of the Nigerian Trawlers Owners Association (NITOA) have disclosed that more than 80 percent of their vessels are currently grounded due to the sharp rise in diesel prices.

A public analyst and development consultant, Oluwafemi, has described calls for the resignation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, as premature, urging adherence to due process. In a statement he signed, Oluwafemi said while accountability is vital, demands for resignation must be based on verifiable breaches and not political […]

The Nigerian Navy has arrested two vessels, MT Mkpodu and MT Westaf AF, with over 939 metric tons of suspected stolen crude oil worth over N4 billion.

By Daniel Abia Children of the late King Dandeson Douglas Jaja, the Amanyanabo of Opobo, in Opobo Nkoro local government area of Rivers state have been urged to resist the temptation of  fighting over assets left behind by the late monarch as this could be a sure recipe for chaos and anarchy in the royal […]

The Delta State Police Command has revealed how a 17-year-old boy allegedly hacked into celebrities’ WhatsApp accounts and sold explicit materials to fellow students.

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and the management of both the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged […]

Veteran Nollywood actor and broadcaster Patrick Doyle has announced the birth of a baby girl with his new wife, Funmilayo, expressing gratitude to God over the latest addition to his family.

Oyedele warned that such narratives could mislead the public and undermine the objectives of the reforms.

Actress Scarlet Gomez has spoken about trust and confidence in her marriage, revealing that her husband is unfazed by her on-screen kissing roles.

Head coach of Brazil national football team, Carlo Ancelotti, has expressed confidence that forward Neymar Jr. is progressing well ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while stressing that his final selection will depend on fitness.

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Borno State on Sunday inaugurated it’s new Executive members (EXCO) following their successful consensus which took place in Maiduguri last Saturday. After the Consensus, Hon. Kolo Bukar, who was one time Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Borno, emerged as the new ADC […]

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City squad that their upcoming clash with Arsenal will count for nothing unless they first beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

A school-based initiative aimed at preventing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) has been expanded to four secondary schools in Ogun and Oyo States, empowering adolescent girls with life skills, leadership training, and practical knowledge to identify and respond to abuse.

Iran and the United States failed to reach an agreement to end the war in the Middle East, US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday after marathon talks in Islamabad, adding that he was leaving after giving Tehran the “final and best offer”.