A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Yiaga Africa, has expressed concern over the prevailing tension ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, saying it could discourage voters from exercising their franchise.
He said that the handover is in line with standard operating procedures and legal framework for further investigation.
By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo carried out a minor reshuffle in his cabinet as he deployed the recently Commissioner Livestock Development, Professor Omorodion Ikponmwonsa to the Ministry of Oil and Gas. Ikponmwonsa was suspended on July 19, 2026, alongside the State Project Coordinator, Livestock Productivity and Resilience […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has doubled the winners’ prize money for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) from $1 million to $2 million ahead of the final between Malawi and Cameroon.
Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the Northwest have called for stronger intelligence sharing and operational synergy to defeat terrorism, banditry and other security threats in the region.
The Benue State Police Command has recovered a newborn baby allegedly taken from his mother at a healthcare facility in Gboko, with suspects arrested in connection with the incident.
By Damilola Samuel The Federal Government has approved the procurement of 35 additional linear accelerators as part of efforts to improve access to cancer treatment across the country. The machines, expected to be procured between 2027 and 2029, will increase the country’s capacity to provide radiotherapy services to cancer patients. The Minister of State for […]
…Calls for diplomatic review of expenses incurred by Pretoria By Dennis Agbo Former Enugu State House of Assembly member and former South-East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has rejected a reported demand by the South African government for Nigeria to reimburse about R292 million ($18.5 million) in expenses allegedly incurred in repatriating […]
…Unveils digital platform for campaign mobilisation By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The Ogoni Diaspora Coalition, North America, has endorsed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Dr Gabriel Pidomson, ahead of the 2027 Rivers State governorship election. The coalition, comprising Ogoni indigenes in the United States and Canada, also unveiled a digital platform, gabrielpidomson.org, […]
…writes AGF, NSA to prosecute Senator Fadahunsi, Sheikh Jingir By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— As the country prepares for the 2027 general elections, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday urged the federal government to decisively tackle the rising spate of hate speech. The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN, who addressed […]
At JAMB’s National Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, Prof. Oloyede described the occasion as both a moment of gratitude and reflection
The solution to my mind is to continue to represent the acronym promoted by Gowon’s surname. “GO ON WITH ONE NIGERIA’’ as the cliché for Nigerians
By Prisca Sam-Duru “A man of impeccable integrity, humanitarian, renowned scholar of religious studies, a great writer, a true African man, spiritually endowed, institutional builder, and a man of grace.” These glowing tributes echoed in abundance as dignitaries, scholars, and well-wishers gathered to celebrate one of Nigeria’s most revered intellectuals, Professor Jacob Kehinde Olupona, on […]
Last month, a text message landed on Odion Akagbosu’s phone late at night. It was short, cold and terrifying. “Someone wants you dead. He sent us to kill you, but I don’t want to kill an innocent soul. Comply with me or I will not show mercy.”
“Tightens rules on citizens’ personal data collection By Prince Osuagwu Nigeria has officially agreed that data is the new face of the country’s economic rennaissance after President, Bola Tinubu admitted that data is the new oil. The new development sees government appearing to favour data governance as the best way to get the country’s economy […]
By Prince Osuagwu For many MTN subscribers, completing a call on the network is no longer a herculean task. But what they probably are not aware of is that the usual difficulties they intermitently witnessed in recent past was conveniently erased by a constant massive injection of investments to the tune of over N1.6 trillion. […]
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi Airtel Nigeria has opened 350 retail shops across the country as part of plans to establish 500 premium experience centres aimed at bringing its services closer to customers. The new retail shops were officially launched at City Mall, Onikan, Lagos, and are located in several cities including Lekki, Marina, Magodo, Abeokuta, Benin, […]
…Knocks NCC, Telcos for poor handling of refarm lines ..It’s not our fault-NIMC By Juliet Umeh When Victory Ibezim walked into the registration point of one of the telecom operators in Lagos to purchase a new SIM card, he believed he was taking ownership of a fresh mobile identity. Like millions of Nigerians, he submitted […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, said yesterday it has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Ltd over alleged violations of data protection laws. Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations at the commission, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Efforts to get reaction of […]
EFFURUN, Delta State Prospective students who missed the first Post UTME screening exercise of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, FUPRE, have been given another chance to pursue admission into the institution for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university has announced a supplementary screening exercise scheduled for August 24 and 25, providing a fresh […]
Henry and teachers like him, dubbed PTA Teachers, have somehow become the backbone of the teaching staff in almost all unity colleges in the country
Following attacks on schools and the abduction of students and teachers, the need to look into the effectiveness or otherwise of the Safe Schools Initiative became imperative
