By Matthew Johnson Edo State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Mr. Andrew Momodu, has said the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo is positioning the state as a viable destination for investment in the oil and gas sector through policies aimed at driving growth, innovation and economic diversification. Momodu who spoke during a courtesy visit by […]
—673,446 voters, 4 parties to participate —-BVAS tested, backups ready– INEC By Dayo Johnson Akure The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the distribution of sensitive election materials for the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election scheduled for Saturday, June 20. The distribution, supervised by electoral officials, security agencies, and representatives of political parties, involved the […]
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of the Mamudawa group allegedly involved in supplying logistics to terrorists, following credible intelligence.
…Demands Return to Physical Sessions By Chinedu Adonu The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nsukka and Obollo-Afor branches, has accused the Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Afojulu Raymond Ozoemena, of neglecting the concerns of lawyers, litigants, and court workers in Enugu North Senatorial District over prolonged virtual court hearings. The association said High Court judges […]
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued seven kidnapped victims and foiled coordinated abduction attempts across Katsina and Zamfara States during sustained counter-terrorism operations in the North-West. Military authorities said the operations were part of ongoing search-and-rescue efforts aimed at dismantling terrorist and bandit networks in the region. According to […]
By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, and a Professor of History at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof. Akin Alao, have called for urgent security reforms and the speedy passage of the state police bill. They urged President Bola Tinubu and the Senate to fast-track the legislative process that […]
…Says Ndigbo Will Not Reward Failure in 2027 By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The South East chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term by three Igbo governors during an APC rally held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Governors Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, […]
Emmanuel Obasi, the former husband of actress Judy Austin, has clarified that the emotional moment that saw him break down during a recent podcast interview had nothing to do with his ex-wife.
According to ESPN, the Hall of Famer has been charged with theft and intent to defraud following a complaint linked to the purchase of an Audemars Piguet watch in Las Vegas.
The meeting, attended by senior officials from both organisations, focused on expanding pension coverage for transport workers through the PPP and on exploring financing models to support the acquisition of modern mass-transit vehicles across the country.
Amupitan identified threats facing Nigeria’s elections: social media volatility, AI-driven disinformation, and Foreign Information Manipulation
As Nigeria marked June 12, leaders reflected on the nation’s democratic journey, urging vigilance, unity, welfare and accountability
Nigeria’s leading economists and financial experts have disagreed with some of the latest policy prescriptions by the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for Nigeria
When an insurgent lays down his weapon, does the threat truly end or simply change form? That question has moved from theoretical debate
By Juliet Umeh As venture capital funding across Africa remains low, Nigerian startups are now turning to borrowing to stay afloat and support growth in a tighter investment environment. Latest data from Africa: The Big Deal shows that startups across the continent raised $135 million in May 2026 through 37 deals, an improvement from April’s […]
By Juliet Umeh Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Information and Communications Technology, ICT, sector has expressed concerns over aspects of the recent partnership between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, FMCIDE, and Hello.cv. They argue that the arrangement contradicts the Federal Government’s Nigeria First Policy by promoting Cape Verde’s country code top-level domain, ccTLD, […]
As Nigerian banks battle rising bad loans amid economic uncertainty, industry stakeholders are urging lenders to look beyond digital loan applications and address deeper weaknesses in their credit infrastructure.
As Nigeria accelerates its digital transformation ambitions, one of the major obstacles that continue to undermine the aspirations of becoming Africa’s digital powerhouse is the country’s heavy dependence on foreign internet infrastructure.
Across the country, millions of children still study in buildings with broken or no fences, no lighting, no guards, and zero emergency response capability
By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe James Hope University, JHU, has positioned itself uniquely in the Nigerian higher education space by operating strictly as a postgraduate-only institution. The university located at Lekki, Lagos, focuses entirely on advanced learning and executive training. It has unveiled three flagship business programmes designed for a new era of learning shaped […]
By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO In an effort to strengthen education and expand access to learning opportunities, the Sokoto State Government has commenced the construction and upgrading of 56 secondary schools across the state under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, a landmark intervention aimed at improving educational infrastructure and increasing school enrolment, […]
By Elizabeth Osayande Barely six months after a book launch in his honour, Professor Ademola S. Tayo, Babcock University’s immediate past President/Vice-Chancellor, has pledged the proceeds to fund an educational support initiative for indigent students. The initiative will provide an annual sponsorship for 10 students from Oke-Ila Orangun and 5 others from Inisha both in Osun […]
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