SLS Tempe: The Big Comeback of Skateboarding in Arizona
Street League Skateboarding is coming back to Arizona were it all began, at Mullett Arena on August 29, 2026. This SLS will bring together some of the world’s biggest names in skateboarding for a big competition celebrating the history and the future of the sport. Returning to the Arizona after 16 years, SLS Tempe sponsored […]
ASUU orders 20 varsities to prepare for strike, gives FG, states 14-day ultimatum
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has directed lecturers in 20 universities to commence preparations for industrial action over alleged failure by the Federal and state governments to fully implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement. The union gave the affected governments and university authorities a 14-day ultimatum to address […]
Economic reforms: Stop deceiving Nigerians with figures, Sowore tells FG
…Says Nigerians are still multidimensionally poor…Faults subsidy removal, says policy deepened hardship By Juliet Umeh Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has urged the Federal Government to stop relying on rising revenue and other macroeconomic figures to justify its economic reforms, saying such statistics have yet to translate into improved living […]
Osun Election: Opposition must unite against APC — Momodu
By Olayinka Ajayi LAGOS — Publisher of Ovation Magazine and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Dele Momodu, has urged opposition parties in Osun State to unite and support Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party ahead of the August 16 governorship election. Momodu said opposition unity was necessary to prevent the All […]
EU clarifies position on 2027 polls
By Favour Ulebor Abuja-The European Union delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has dismissed reports claiming it rejected an invitation from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to observe Nigeria’s 2027 general elections over security concerns and alleged hostility towards its observers. In a statement yesterday, the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, described […]
TVET: UNESCO, FG move to improve digital skills training in Nigeria
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Federal Government on Tuesday moved to strengthen digital skills training for young Nigerians as part of efforts to prepare them for future jobs and opportunities in the digital economy.
Air Peace apologises as unions disrupt Lagos, Abuja flights
By Dickson Omobola Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has apologised to passengers following disruptions to its flight operations in Lagos and Abuja airports as a result of an ongoing industrial action by organised labour unions. The airline said members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN, and […]
Energy security spending: Northern youth groups laud Ojulari’s transparency, accountability
The group said the audit report provided explanations for the expenditure, including NNPCL’s role as an energy supplier of last resort and costs arising from exchange-rate differentials in petroleum supply.
US-Africa Trade Commission appoints Aremu as Nigeria Country Director
The U.S.-Africa Trade Commission has appointed Dr. Fakunle John Aremu as its Country Director for Nigeria, according to an appointment letter dated July 10, 2026. Aremu is an international trade, investment and economic development executive with over 15 years of experience across Africa. In the letter signed by Titus Olowokere, the commission’s Executive Director/CEO, Aremu […]
Jingir: North needs good governance, not religious ticket – Group
Grassroots Mobilization Network, GMN, a support group of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has urged Nigerians to reject the comments and ideology of Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, insisting that what the North needs is good governance anchored on justice, not a religious ticket.
Passengers stranded as labour unions disrupt Air Peace operations
By Dickson Omobola Unions in the country’s air transport sector have disrupted operations of the country’s largest airline, Air Peace, leaving several passengers stranded at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. The disruption followed a three days strike notice issued by the Air Transport Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSAN, and the National Union of Air […]
Troops rescue 18 kidnap victims, arrest two Lakurawa suspects
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 18 kidnapped persons and arrested two suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group in separate counter-terrorism operations across Zamfara State. The operations, conducted on Monday, August 10, 2026, followed intelligence-led responses to terrorist activities and distress calls in the state. In the first […]
‘Nigeria not for Muslims alone’, TEKAN/ECWA youths tackle Jingir
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO: The Youth Wing of the TEKAN/ECWA Fellowship has condemned a statement attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, describing the remarks contained in a viral video as divisive and capable of heightening religious tensions in the country. Addressing newsmen in Jalingo, National TEKAN/ECWA Youth President, Bako Adashu Elijah, said Nigeria […]
APC chieftain urges Ndigbo to embrace national politics
By Emma Nnadozie A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Onyekachi Onyekwere, has urged the Igbo to shun ethnic and confrontational politics and support candidates of the party to strengthen their participation in national politics. Onyekwere, a businessman based in Lagos, made the call while speaking with reporters in Lagos, saying the Igbo […]
Ghana onion crisis: NOPPMAN seeks ECOWAS intervention
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: The National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to intervene in the continued restriction of Nigerian and Nigerien onion trucks from offloading their consignments at the Kotoku Market in Ghana. The association warned that the restrictions […]
Yobe hands over four agro-industrial assets to Nigeria Food Corporation
By Maryam Abdul-Aziz Usman DAMATURU — The Yobe State Government has handed over four major agro-industrial assets to the Nigeria Food Corporation, NFC, as part of efforts to revive moribund industries, boost local production and reposition the state as an emerging agro-industrial hub. The handover, which took place at the Governor’s Office in Damaturu, is […]
