ABUJA — Former Imo State Governor and Senator representing Imo West, Rochas Okorocha, has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Hope Uzodinma before the Federal High Court over the publication of Uzodinma’s name as the APC candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District election scheduled for 2027. […]
ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said he will reinstate petrol subsidy if elected president in the 2027 general election, arguing that Nigerians have not seen sufficient benefits from its removal. Atiku made the pledge during a Hausa-language interview on Wednesday, where he questioned the Federal Government’s management […]
Aidamenbor explained that the suspect committed the offence at an apartment in Alagbaka, Akure, on May 16 but was arrested in Lagos State on Aug. 13.
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has challenged stakeholders in the power sector to end the recurring blackouts in the country and abandon excuses that, according to him, are hindering efforts to build a resilient economy. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday during a high-level strategic town hall meeting on ending the culture […]
LAGOS — Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on residents to preserve and pass on the state’s cultural heritage and traditions to future generations as the state celebrates Isese Day. Sanwo-Olu made the call in a message posted on his official X platform on Wednesday to commemorate the annual celebration, which honours Yoruba traditional […]
There are several routes through which people can become eligible for British citizenship, depending on their immigration status, family background and circumstances.
GOMBE — The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, has called on political actors and residents to embrace a clean, respectful and issue-based campaign ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Gwamna said the people of Gombe deserved a campaign focused on their concerns, needs and aspirations rather than […]
By Favour Ulebor PORT HARCOURT — The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sealed a maternity facility in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over alleged baby sale and trafficking involving a Liberian national resident in Belgium. The agency said its operatives, in collaboration with the Rivers State Ministry of Health, also […]
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed readiness to engage the Kaduna State Government in dialogue to resolve the lingering issues affecting the institution. Chairman of ASUU-KASU, Comrade Abubakar Abdullahi, disclosed this on Thursday at a news briefing in Kaduna, saying […]
Troops of the Joint Task Force, North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 10 civilians kidnapped by terrorists in separate operations across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states. The troops also recovered two motorcycles abandoned by fleeing terrorists during an encounter in Sokoto State. The Theatre Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a […]
“January belonged to AFCON, and to heartbreak,” Google said. “Nigeria vs Morocco” became one of the biggest individual queries of 2026.
While tribal relations in Southern Nigeria have deteriorated of late, many marriages between Yorubas and Igbos continue to thrive in all strata of society
At the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), the corridors once alive with the hum of discovery now echo with uncertainty
in Enugu, a different story is beginning to unfold courtesy of the government of Peter Mbah which set out to change the narrative 16 months ago
With several initiatives in the AI, cloud solutions and data analytics fields, Nigeria is investing heavily to be counted
…Challenge youths to develop competence, character, solve real-world problems By Juliet Umeh Experts in technology and digital innovation have challenged Nigerian teenagers to move beyond consuming digital content and begin using artificial intelligence, AI, and digital skills to create solutions to Nigeria’s real-world challenges. The experts said the country’s growing digital economy would require a […]
MultiChoice Nigeria has reaffirmed its operational autonomy under CANAL+, saying its pricing, content strategy, channel packaging and distribution decisions remain locally driven despite its integration into the global media and entertainment group.
By Juliet Umeh Shopping online may soon involve less scrolling, fewer filters and far more conversation, as Glovo moves its quick-commerce service into the growing world of generative artificial intelligence. The multi-category technology company has announced the integration of its shopping service with ChatGPT and Claude, allowing users to discover products, compare prices and find […]
Some parents said the increase has added to their financial problems, especially as the prices of food, transportation
Stakeholders argue that the link between high fees and quality outcomes is not always evident
At the Amassoma campus, ASUU-NDU Chairperson, Comrade Oyinkepreye Lucky Bebeteidoh, confirmed that lecturers had resolved to down tools
By Elizabeth Osayande OJO, LAGOS — The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, has bowed out after five years in office, citing a 96 per cent first-year accreditation success rate and an increase in the university’s internally generated revenue from N3 billion to N13 billion as some of the major achievements […]
