By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has urged youths in the state to take advantage of opportunities provided by his administration, acquire relevant skills and shun social vices to enable them contribute meaningfully to the development of the state and the country. Alia made the call on Thursday in Makurdi […]

Moving to the UK from African countries does not automatically mean you can claim Child Benefit. Applicants generally need to meet eligibility requirements, including living in the UK as their main home and having the right to reside.

…urges adherence to building codes for heavy infrastructure By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA: The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has allayed fears over the recent earth tremor in Abuja, saying Nigeria is not prone to earthquakes. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Olusegun Ige, stated this on Thursday at a press conference at the NGSA headquarters […]

According to a local source, the attackers took to their heels and disappeared into the nearby bushes on sighting the advancing troops.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration among security agencies, government institutions, communities, the media and citizens to address Nigeria’s security challenges. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call in Abuja on Thursday, saying the country’s security challenges could no longer be tackled through military force […]

A US federal court on Thursday threw out a Trump administration lawsuit against Harvard University which accused the prestigious institution of permitting antisemitism during pro-Palestinian rallies on campus.

Aregbe, who spoke while engaging the contestants during a courtesy visit to Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja yesterday, challenged them to develop ideas that could address pressing social issues and contribute positively to the growth and identity of Surulere.

According to Singh, Nigeria’s position as Africa’s largest economy and one of the world’s most populous countries makes its participation in BRICS significant.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled plans to overhaul agricultural education in the nation’s polytechnics and colleges of education, with practical training now accounting for 80 per cent of the curriculum. The initiative is aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with practical skills to become job creators and agricultural entrepreneurs. The Minister of […]

Makinde urged candidates seeking to replace the current government to clearly explain what they would do differently if elected.

Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed sadness over the death of Her Highness, Queen Goni Soba Sulu-Gambari, wife of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR. Saraki, in a condolence message posted on his Facebook handle on Thursday, described the deceased as an important figure in the history of the […]

The United Arab Emirates, UAE has outlined seven conditions foreigners must satisfy before they can enter the country in 2026.

ABUJA — A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Michael Numa, SAN, has thrown his weight behind making it compulsory for lawyers to verify the source of funds received from clients through the Know-Your-Client (KYC) procedure. According to him, such a measure would not only align with anti-money laundering compliance requirements but also help the country […]

…Sets August 21 deadline for submissions By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA: The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda and position papers on the proposed legislation to Friday, August 21, 2026. The submissions are to be made by 5 p.m. West Africa Time (WAT). The extension […]

…Proposes elected President, six Vice Presidents from geopolitical zones …Advocates single, non-renewable six-year tenure for President, Vice Presidents By Henry Umoru ABUJA: The Liberation People’s Party (LPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to respect and fully give effect to the party’s victory as established by the Court of Appeal judgment delivered […]