FG inaugurates USPF board, targets rural connectivity, deeper digital impact
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — The Federal Government has inaugurated the Board of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) with a renewed push to expand rural connectivity and drive deeper digital impact across underserved communities. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Friday, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said the […]
‘An audacious, visionary leader’ – Akpabio eulogises Tinubu at 74
The president of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu for attaining the age of 74, describing him as an audacious and visionary leader.
Photos: Atiku, Malami, Amaechi visit El-Rufai; say spirit unbroken
El-Rufai was released on compassionate grounds to attend his late mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai’s burial. She died in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday
Israel army says struck Iran complex producing naval weapons
The Israeli military said Saturday it had struck an industrial complex in Tehran used for the research and development of naval weapons.
PDP convention goes ahead despite court threats, party rift — Wike camp
Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, spokesman of the NCWC, made the party’s position clear at a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday, declaring that preparations were complete.
Anti-Trump protests launch on ‘No Kings’ day in US
Massive protests against President Donald Trump kicked off Saturday across the United States and beyond, as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and other forms of cruel, law-trampling governance.
Adeleke presents staff of office to new Akire of Ikire
The new Akire appreciated the governor’s commitment to the peace and development of Ikireland, assuring that he would not waver in supporting the town and state’s peace and progress.
Anioma State creation is historical necessity, not political convenience – Igbo elders
United Igbo Elders Council has described the creation of Anioma State as a historical necessity and not a political convenience
Full list of Infinix phones with the best cameras in 2026
As of early 2026, Infinix has made a significant push into the premium photography space, particularly with the launch of the Note 60 Ultra at MWC 2026.
Controversies trail arrest of 270 suspects in Delta
Controversies have trailed the arrest of 270 suspects by men of the Delta State Police Command in Warri, Ughelli and Uvwie LGs
Case closed for Morocco despite Senegal AFCON outrage
Senegal may still possess the Africa Cup of Nations trophy and have launched a legal battle against the decision to strip them of it, but as far as new champions Morocco are concerned, the case is closed.
2027: APC disowns ‘mischievous’ price list for nomination forms
A viral message placed the cost of presidential nomination and expression of interest forms at N200m, and that of state assembly at N20m
France foils Paris bomb attack outside US bank
French police stopped a bomb attack outside a US bank in Paris early Saturday when they arrested a man about to set off a homemade explosive
Abia won’t get paid for fixing federal roads, says Otti
“Before we jump on any federal road, we have long engagements with the federal government and those roads must be ceded to us in writing,” he said.
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title
Senegal, who won the Africa Cup of Nations title in a controversial final against hosts Morocco in January, only to be stripped of their victory weeks later, paraded the trophy ahead of a friendly on Saturday against Peru at the Stade de France in Paris.
Umbugadu dumps APC, says political future lies with PDP
Barely three weeks after joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. David Umbugadu has resigned from the ruling party, declaring that his political future lies with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
