2027: APC in Ndokwa/Ukwuani adopts Ossai as sole Reps candidate
Leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency have unanimously adopted Ossai Nicholas Ossai as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election.
Savings initiative gains momentum as Nigerians urged to adopt financial discipline
CashBox fintech, Sydney Aigbogun, has called on Nigerians to embrace a culture of savings and financial discipline
Low MSMEs participation in support programmes worrisome — SMEDAN
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, has expressed concern over the low participation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, in available government support programmes, despite huge interventions aimed at boosting business growth. Director General of SMEDAN, Mr. Charles Odii, raised the concern during a working visit to Falcon Chemicals Ltd in […]
2027: Mutu begins consultations as constituents applaud infrastructure projects
Constituents of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency in Delta State have commended Nicholas Ebomo Mutu, the member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, for what they described as his sustained delivery of infrastructure and empowerment programmes.
RUGIPO student, 20, allegedly commits suicide
A 20-year-old Computer Engineering student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, Emmanuel Audi, has been found dead in his room.
ADC S-West leadership reasserts authority, rejects rival claim
The statement also rejected claims that the National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, conducted a separate inauguration or issued appointment letters, questioning the basis for such actions.
Fiscal policy, tariff amendments’ll boost local manufacturing —CPPE
By Yinka Kolawole The 2026 Fiscal Policy measures and Tariff Amendments recently approved by the Federal Government will engender a boost in domestic manufacturing and import substitution in the country, the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has stated. The measures include revisions to the Import Adjustment Tax (IAT) covering 192 tariff lines, selective […]
Let Anioma, Ijebu, Ogoja, Ibadan and other states be, by Eric Teniola
On May 27, 1967, the then Head of State, General Yakubu Dan-Yumma Gowon (91), said: “The main obstacle to future stability in this country is the present structural imbalance in the Nigeria Federation”. No doubt, the General’s statement is as true today as at when he made the broadcast. It was in the broadcast that he […]
19-Year-Old UNILAG Student, Similoluwa, emerges Mr Teen Nigeria 2026
By Adesina Wahab Salau Samuel Similoluwa has emerged as the reigning Mr Teen Nigeria 2026, marking a significant milestone in his growing journey within Nigeria’s youth, fashion, and creative landscape. Hailing from Oyo State and raised in the vibrant city of Lagos, Similoluwa is a student of the Arts from National College, Gbagada, and currently […]
Ondo South Senate : l’m the candidate to beat – First Female Speaker, Akindele
The former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jumoke Akindele, has declared her intention to contest the Ondo South Senatorial District seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
2027: Opposition lacks structure, vision to unseat Tinubu — Oladele
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A former member of the House of Representatives and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Kayode Oladele, has declared that attempts by opposition parties to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections are unlikely to succeed. Oladele, who spoke in Abeokuta, Ogun State, attributed his position to what […]
Ex-Kano commissioner Garba Yusuf declares for Kano Central Senate seat
A former Commissioner for Finance in Kano State, Garba Yusuf Abubakar, has announced his intention to contest the Kano Central Senatorial seat under the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking at the formal declaration on Sunday, the aspirant hinted that his decision was influenced by the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), which […]
2027: Nigerians must take charge, elect credible leaders — PDP aspirant, Amuzu
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and aspirant for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has called onNigerians to take greater responsibility in shaping the nation’s future through informed and conscientious voting. Amuzu, who made the call during a recent engagement with residents of Abeokuta South […]
CIS strengthens trust, sees continuous growth in Nigeria’s capital market — Dada
The outgoing President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Oluropo Samuel Dada, has expressed cautious optimism about Nigeria’s capital market outlook for the second quarter of 2026, Q2’26, citing improving investor confidence, regulatory reforms, and stronger corporate performance as key drivers.
Nigeria confronts language policy instruction as UI hosts national education debate
Nigeria’s long-simmering dispute over the place of indigenous languages in formal education is set to take centre stage as the Senior Staff Club of the University of Ibadan
Tarela Aghanti raises alarm on fragile bone disease, demands inclusion
By Chioma Obinna A growing coalition of patients, advocates, medical professionals, and students has launched a nationwide push for awareness and inclusion of people living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, OI, warning that neglect and poor understanding continue to worsen the burden of the condition. Under the theme “Hope, Strength, and Resilience,” the campaign, led by the […]
