Southern Ijaw in chaos as alleged rapist of minor dies during flogging
Chaos erupted in Southern Ijaw on Wednesday after a 47-year-old man, identified simply as Emi, collapsed and died while undergoing a traditional punishment for the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl in Ekeowe.
MARAN fetes past presidents in a show of appreciation
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has concluded plans to celebrate its past presidents whose dedication and sacrifices contributed to the transformation of the association into a colossus in maritime journalism. The maiden event is billed for April 24, 2026 by 3:00 pm in ApapaIn a statement signed by Caretaker committee […]
True education isn’t limited to classroom, it nurtures learners completely – Eigbe
By Adesina Wahab The Head of Schools, Starfield Group of Schools, Mrs Juliana Eigbe, has said holistic education is not limited to the classroom setting, but that it nurtures learners holistically. She stated this during the 12th Biennial Inter-House Sports competition of the school held at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. This, according to her, is […]
FG seeks EU support to curb illegal fishing, Maritime crimes in Gulf of Guinea
The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration with the European Union (EU) to tackle rising cases of illegal fishing and other maritime crimes in the Gulf of Guinea.
Youths, not oil, Nigeria’s greatest asset — NSITF MD
The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has declared Nigerian youths as the country’s greatest asset, surpassing mineral resources, infrastructure, and capital.
Bandits using Ogun Forests as hideouts — outgoing CP sounds alarm
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The outgoing Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogumlowo, on Thursday raised alarms over the growing use of forested areas in the state by bandits, particularly for kidnapping for ransom. Speaking during his send-off ceremony at the State Police Command headquarters in Abeokuta ahead of his promotion to Assistant Inspector-General […]
Road safety awareness: Safe Mobility Programme enters High-Impact Phase in Abuja
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The VIA Programme for Safe Mobility 2025 has entered a decisive phase, shifting from classroom learning to real-world impact, as student leaders across Abuja took centre stage in advancing road safety awareness within their school and communities. In a significant move to translate ideas into action, a one-day Safe Mobility Training […]
Tinubu upgrades CNG scheme to include electric vehicles
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion and repositioning of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG), broadening its scope to cover electric mobility across the country.
Meta moves cautiously back into crypto market
Technology giant, Meta Platforms is testing stablecoin payments across its platforms, marking a cautious return to digital currency years after its failed Libra project
CDD launches youth, media fellowship in Benue to tackle misinformation, hate speech
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) West Africa has concluded a three-day launch workshop for its Youth and Media Fellowship Program on Countering Misinformation, Disinformation, and Hate Speech (MDH) in Benue State. The workshop, held from March 24 to 26, 2026, in Otukpo, brought together 15 selected media practitioners and […]
Findings: Iran’s Retaliation Hits Gulf States Harder Than Israel
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have borne the overwhelming impact of Iran’s retaliation in the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict,
Kwara North set to become largest voting bloc in 2027, says KMC
A pro-democracy group in Kwara State, Kwara Must Change (KMC), has projected that Kwara North Senatorial District could emerge as the state’s largest voting bloc in the 2027 general elections, potentially surpassing Kwara Central for the first time in the state’s political history
Tinubu congratulates Oba Michael Ajayi of Erinmo-Ijesa on his birthday
By Chris Onuoha President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm greetings to His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Michael Odunayo Ajayi, Arowotawaya II, the Elerinmo of Erinmo Ijesa Kingdom of Osun State, as he marks his birthday on March 27, 2026. In a congratulatory message from the President to the monarch, signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special […]
IMPR unveils jury, categories for 2026 National Spokespersons Awards
Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), organisers of the prestigious National Spokespersons Awards (NSAwards), has announced the jury members and 15 competitive categories for the 6th edition of the annual event. The multi-award-winning IMPR publishes PRNigeria, Economic Confidential and Spokespersons Digest. The NSAwards, Nigeria’s foremost platform recognising excellence in strategic communication and spokespersonship, sets the benchmark […]
N9bn dispute: Petrocam seeks discharge of account freeze, court adjourns ruling
Justice Chukwujekwu, Aneke of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, adjourned till April 30, 2026, to rule on an application by Petrocam Trading Nigeria Ltd, seeking to discharge an interim order freezing its bank accounts over an alleged N9.05 billion debt claimed by a commercial bank.
Bandits exploiting Ogun forests as safe havens — Outgoing CP raises alarm
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The outgoing Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Lanre Ogumlowo, on Thursday raised concerns over the growing use of forested areas in the state by criminal elements, particularly bandits involved in kidnapping for ransom. Ogumlowo spoke with journalists on the sidelines of his send-off ceremony held at the State Police Command […]
