A group, the Kwande Community Brotherhood Assembly (KCBA) has instituted a suit at the Federal High Court, Makurdi, seeking an order of mandamus compelling the Federal and Benue State Governments, as well as relevant officials, to disclose details of Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds allocated to Benue state and Kwande and Ushongo Local Government Areas, LGA, between May 2023 and May 2026.

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — An elderly man identified as Amos Onwe Ubochi, in his 70s, has been found dead in a stream in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, a day after participating in an endorsement meeting for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency, Tochukwu Ogalagu. Ubochi, […]

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on governors in the South-West to take ownership of the National Community Food Bank Programme and establish food banks close to primary healthcare centres across their respective states.

A helicopter carrying several tourists crashed Wednesday in Kenya’s Samburu county, north of the capital, Nairobi, killing all those on board, an aviation source told AFP.

…170,000 households, 580,000 residents to benefit …FG targets 6,000MW wheeling capacity by year-end By Mariam Eko LAGOS — The Federal Government has commissioned upgraded transmission facilities at four major substations in Lagos, adding about 360 megawatts (MW) to the state’s transmission capacity and improving bulk electricity supply to residential, commercial and industrial consumers. The projects, […]

There was a time when a weekend social gathering required quite a bit of coordination. You would agree on a time, trek down to the local community centre, town hall, or bustling neighbourhood plaza, and gather around a physical table. Whether it was a lively game of cards in a British social club or a […]

…Three million traditional worshippers expected for celebration LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents and visitors to participate in activities marking the 2026 Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day celebration. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, announced the decision in a […]

…Warns manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers against regulatory sanctions ABUJA — The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers to immediately withdraw consumer goods that do not comply with mandatory product labelling requirements. The Commission issued the directive in a public advisory published on its official X handle on […]

Amaechi cited Nigerian newspapers owned by people from the South-South as an example, noting that their editorial teams typically reflect the diversity of the country.

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has warned of an escalating environmental and public health crisis in Bille community, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, following persistent gas emissions reported across homes, waterways, mangroves and school grounds.

THE Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), BCG Africa and other civil society organisations have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and the people of Osun State for the peaceful conduct of the governorship election.

…Says opposition disunity has handed Tinubu advantage ABUJA — Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said Peter Obi’s decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) effectively ended his chances of winning the 2027 presidential election. Fayose said Obi and other opposition politicians weakened their collective chances against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

…Residents allege six elders died amid tension over planned demolition By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — Residents of Ebenesi Community in Nnobi, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, have protested against the proposed demolition of their ancestral homes to pave the way for a power transmission line project by the Transmission Company of Nigeria […]

Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has ordered an immediate ban on the conversion of green spaces, parks and gardens into commercial car dealership lots across Abuja.

ABUJA — Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his “magnanimity” during the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, saying the President could have influenced the outcome if he had chosen to do so. Fayose, however, alleged that the Federal Government used its influence to […]