Igbo leaders push for deeper ties with C’River govt
…as Community in Calabar Elects New President By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR Igbo leaders in Cross River State have called for deeper ties with the state government, even as the Igbo Community in Calabar elected Chief Sir Kenneth Okpalaeke as its new president. The election, held on Thursday in Calabar, was described by community leaders as […]
Tinubu approves upgrade of Fed. Poly Nasarawa to specialised varsity
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, has approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa. A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the upgrade is in line with President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening technical education, developing human capital, and unlocking Nigeria’s vast […]
Oyo Abduction: No ransom paid – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that no ransom was paid and no concession made to secure the release of the pupils and teachers abducted by Ansaru terrorists in Oyo State. Tinubu, in a statement on Friday, said the victims were rescued alive and unharmed by security forces, describing the development as a moment of relief […]
Madugu picks Ajibade, Oshoala, Nnadozie, 22 others for WAFCON 2026
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 25-player squad led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade for Nigeria’s defence of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.
Governor Lawal distributes 72,000 bags of fertiliser, farm inputs to Zamfara farmers
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has distributed 72,000 bags of fertiliser, 200,000 litres of herbicides and other agricultural equipment to farmers across the state as part of efforts to boost food production. The inputs, delivered through the Zamfara 2026 wet-season fertiliser programme, were launched on Friday at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, the state […]
Tinubu told me he’ll do everything to secure Nigeria — Ndume
“He told me, ‘Ali, I will do everything to secure Nigerians.’ I believe him, and I pray that the promise will be fulfilled,” Ndume said.
