Vendors cash in as acute water scarcity hits Jos communities
Acute water scarcity has gripped several communities in Jos, the Plateau State capital, turning access to potable water into a daily struggle for residents and creating booming business opportunities for commercial water vendors.
DELSU matriculates 9,498, ranks among Nigeria’s best
THE Delta State University, Abraka, has matriculated 9,498 candidates as it holds its 2025/2026 Matriculation Ceremony for newly admitted students at the Convocation Arena, Site III, Main Campus.
National Assembly approves N1.504tr army budget, tackles delays
The National Assembly has expressed full support for the proposed N1.504 trillion 2026 budget of the Nigerian Army, pledging legislative backing and decisive action to tackle recurring delays in fund releases that have hampered military operations.
2026: N’Assembly backs N1.504trn Army budget, vows to tackle funding delays
“The Army is so critical in our life as a nation, and we will support you with everything that you need,” he added.
NCDC raises alarm as 15 health workers contract Lassa fever, 2 die
The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention, NCDC, on Monday in an advisory to healthcare workers called for a heightened index of suspicion and strict compliance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures following a disturbing rise in Lassa fever infections among medical personnel.
Benfica’s Mourinho plays down Real Madrid return rumour before rematch
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho insisted he is capable of saying no to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez as he played down rumours of a return to the Spanish giants on Monday.
Billboard labels Rema a ‘One-Hit Wonder’, faces backlash
American music publication Billboard has come under fire after resharing an article that classified Nigerian Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, as a “one-hit wonder.”
Lauretta Onochie backs El-Rufai, calls for due process in EFCC probe
Lauretta Onochie, former aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, has publicly expressed support for former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, urging that due process be respected amid his impending appearance before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Ardova, LASG face ₦5bn suit over alleged Ikoyi property invasion
The alleged invasion and forceful takeover of an Ikoyi property by Ardova Plc has taken a new turn as a police investigation report has recommended criminal prosecution of the company while a ₦5 billion suit has also been filed before the Lagos High Court against it.
Nigeria loses ₦10trn annually to employee fraud – CPPE
THE Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises, CPPE, yesterday, revealed that Nigeria loses N10 trillion annually to employee corruption and occupational fraud.
FCT Polls: ADC slams Wike’s ‘war’ threat, says Nigerians not Tinubu will decide
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his reported declaration of ‘war’against anti-Tinubu candidates ahead of the February 21, 2026 elections, warning that such rhetoric could heighten political tensions and weaken democratic stability.
Navalny’s mother calls for ‘justice’ after Europeans say he died of poisoning
The mother of deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday she felt vindicated by a European assessment that her son died of poisoning and called for “justice”, as his supporters marked two years since his death in prison.
105 NIPSS SEC 48 participants await DSS security clearance, 98 medically fit
The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Ayo Omotayo, has disclosed that 105 participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 48 are awaiting a security clearance report from the Department of State Services, even as 98 participants have been certified medically fit for the programme.
Iran says US stance on nuclear issue ‘more realistic’
Iran said Monday that the US position on Tehran’s nuclear programme “has moved towards a more realistic one” ahead of a second round of talks.
Police detain 30 suspected drug dealers in A’Ibom
“No fewer than 30 suspects are currently in custody, while 20 will be charged to court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
Why I don’t believe in church as a building – Vector Tha Viper
Nigerian rapper and songwriter Vector Tha Viper, real name Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, has explained that he no longer attends church because he does not see it as a physical building but as a spiritual reality rooted in the individual.
