Ndukwe said that the operatives, while closing in on the fleeing suspects, forced them to abandon one of the victims, who was rescued unhurt.
According to him, it is the responsibility of the electorate and other stakeholders to scrutinise candidates’ claims and challenge any false declarations through the appropriate legal channels.
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Kwara State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Sunday Fagbemi, has criticised opposition parties in the state over what he described as unresolved internal crises surrounding their governorship candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. Fagbemi said while the APC had successfully concluded its candidate selection process, some opposition […]
By Matthew JohnsonThe Olowu of Kuta Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Hameed Makama Oyelude, Tegbosun III, has congratulated the Olowu of Owu Abeokuta, Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola, Olúyálọ̀ Ọ̀tílẹ́ta VII, on the occasion of his coronation anniversary. In a congratulatory message, Oba Oyelude described the celebration as a testament to God’s grace and the remarkable […]
By Kingsley Omonobi Following sustained military operations by troops of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udoka, several members of militant groups have surrendered their arms, while intelligence-led operations have led to the recovery of additional weapons and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The Nigerian Army, in a statement on Sunday, said the development […]
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has warned that the forthcoming Osun State governorship election would expose what the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and security agencies have in store for the 2027 general election, urging President Bola Tinubu to ensure a level playing field in […]
By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — With less than two weeks to the Osun State governorship election, Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged residents not to be intimidated by threats or violence but to come out in large numbers to vote on August 15. Adeleke made the appeal while addressing worshippers during a church service at Winners’ […]
By Yinka Kolawole The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s development finance architecture to address an estimated N50 trillion financing gap constraining the country’s productive sectors. In a policy brief issued on Sunday, the Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, Dr. Muda Yusuf, said inadequate access […]
Valentin Barco became Chelsea’s seventh signing of the transfer window on Sunday after joining from sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal.
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Residents of Wuse District in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to urgently restore public water supply following nearly three weeks of dry taps in Wuse Zones 1, 2, 3 and Wuse II. The residents said the prolonged disruption […]
Colonel Zakari Maimalari was to lead the northern group of officers to restore the dignity of the northern-led Federal Government
According to the President, more than 124,000 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters and their dependants have laid down their arms through Operation Safe Corridor since 2023.
YET, consider this: Right inside the major car park on inner Marina on Lagos Island, stretching from directly opposite the UBA Headquarters Building to the Old Kingsway Building (just before Oando gas station), is a public toilet. Five years ago, it had eight pit latrines and four urinaries. The stench oozing forth from inside is […]
“So it creates this uneven approach where the perpetrators get full government attention, while the victims are left to languish in IDP camps.”
By Juliet Umeh & Islamiyyah Adekanbi For more than two dec-ades, Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have powered one of the country’s biggest economic success stories, connecting millions of people, driving financial inclusion and providing the digital infrastructure that supports banking, education, healthcare, commerce and governance. However, they have come out to demand stronger government support, policy […]
…Global PC shipments fall 4.9% to 68.2m units in Q2 2026By Juliet Ume For many Nigerians preparing for a new academic session, entrepreneurs running digital businesses and professionals working from home, owning a laptop is no longer a luxury. It has become an important tool for learning, work and running a business. However, buying one […]
By Juliet Umeh Dangote Industries Limited, Zenith Bank Plc, Wema Bank Plc and several other organisations have been named among The Industry Newspaper’s 2026 Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact for their contributions to economic growth, innovation and national development. The annual ranking, now in its fourth edition, recognises companies that have demonstrated resilience despite […]
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi Nigerian students wish-ing to make a career in some information technology fields, including Computing and Data Analytics, Animation or 3D Animation for Games and Films may have the opportunity to do so easily and cost effectively because an IT training institution, Aptech, is slashing the cost by 50 per cent. The initiative […]
Oloyede declared that he was leaving behind “a stronger, more transparent and globally respected institution”
The petitioner claimed WAEC CEO was being targeted because he is a northerner leading an organisation populated by staff from South-West
‘They will say: “Oh, you see? To be a VC, do you know how many people that one had to sleep with?” But you don’t have to be discouraged’
By Adesina Wahab Public relations practitioner and education advocate, Moshood Isamotu, has called for stronger collaboration between parents, schools and students, describing the relationship as the foundation for raising responsible citizens and building a prosperous nation. Speaking at the 2025/2026 Graduation Ceremony of Mayode Schools, Lasunwon Estate, Ikorodu, on Friday, Isamotu said no child could attain […]
