So far, just three Nigerians — Ahmed Musa, Vincent Enyeama and Joseph Yobo — have reached the milestone, underlining the significance of the feat Iwobi and Simon are pursuing.

…launches empowerment initiative By Nwankpa Chijioke, Port Harcourt The Engraced Life Foundation (ELF), a non-governmental and non-profit organization, has raised concern over the persistent stigmatization faced by breast cancer survivors in Nigeria, while advancing a structured empowerment programme aimed at restoring dignity, independence, and long-term wellbeing. Speaking at the orientation and breakfast meeting for the […]

Of the two Nigerians still in Mozambique, one is married to a Mozambican citizen, while the other was born in the country.

“It is with a heavy heart and profound sorrow that I address you today, not only as your governor, but as your son and brother who shares in your anguish following the tragic incident at Angwan-Rukuba.

The terrorists also killed Yohanna Peter whose wedding was slated for Tuesday in Kautikari Church, alongside seven other residents.

By Paul Olayemi The Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Wilson Ojakovo, Oharisi III, has endorsed the forthcoming 3rd edition of the Advocate Annual Lecture Series, expressing his readiness to attend and offering prayers for the success of this year’s event. The monarch gave his blessing when a delegation from Advocate Publication Ltd, led by its […]

The ministry listed the countries that have granted consent: the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Ireland, Qatar, the Republic of Benin, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Senegal, and Sierra Leone.

…unveils people-centred agenda By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta An agricultural economist and development strategist, Otunba Tunji Oredipe, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State, pledging to deliver a people-centred administration, anchored on accountability, grassroots development and economic expansion. Oredipe, while speaking at the official declaration, held at Atan, Ijebu […]

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for filing individual annual income tax returns by two weeks, shifting it from March 31 to April 14, 2026.

By Gabriel Ewepu The De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI) has strongly condemned the killing of 28 people in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the attack as “barbaric, senseless, and a grave affront to humanity.” The incident occurred on Palm Sunday, a day observed by Christians worldwide. In a statement […]

Another headline features the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Sen. David Mark, saying that the ruling party, All Progressive Congress, APC, represented the most dangerous threat to multiparty democracy in the country.

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Independent Administration of Criminal Justice Law (IACJL) State Level Monitoring Committee has identified lack of due diligence and poor enforcement of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) as major factors responsible for delays in justice delivery in Benue State. The committee made this known during a one-day validation meeting […]

The governor made the confirmation in a statewide broadcast following the Sunday evening assault, which occurred at about 7:30 pm in the Gari Ya Waye area of the community.

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Stakeholders in Nigeria’s industrial sector have called for wider adoption of Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) and Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) practices, noting that these measures can reduce production costs, enhance competitiveness, and support sustainable industrial growth. The event organized under the GEF–UNIDO Industrial Energy Efficiency and Resource Efficient and […]

Changing the name of the airport still requires a sign-off from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as well as the completion of rights agreements.