The US State Department acknowledged “an unfortunate error” on Thursday after an inaccurate map of Africa was displayed at an AIDS conference in Brazil earlier this week.
The court held that such a condition infringes the constitutional right to freedom of religion.
His burial was conducted in line with Islamic rites, following a funeral prayer led by Sheikh Bello-Akwara, Chief Imam of Sultan Bello Juma’at Mosque.
The 32-year-old left City when his contract expired at the end of last month, while playing for England at the World Cup where he helped them to a third-placed finish.
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin ILORIN — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that votes cast during the 2027 general elections will count, pledging to conduct credible polls that reflect the will of the electorate. Head of Voter Education and Publicity, INEC Kwara State, Dr. Adejumo Peter, gave the assurance on Thursday in […]
‘Oyo school abduction teaches us new methods, opens our eyes and challenges us to examine and re-examine our security architecture, strategy, map and operations’
The ‘Rush’ hitmaker, however, did not reveal the nature of the surgery or disclose further details about her health.
Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has claimed that his much-publicised reunion with his twin brother and former P-Square bandmate, Paul Okoye (Rudeboy), was never a genuine reconciliation, describing it instead as a “fake reunion.”
Instead of building flyovers where there is no significant traffic, build roads and arterial networks that improve access, enhance quality of life and enable security agencies to reach vulnerable communities quickly.”
ABUJA — National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has said the administration of President Bola Tinubu is making strategic investments in infrastructure and human capital development to achieve its target of building a $1 trillion economy. Yilwatda stated this while receiving the Governing Council of the Federal University of […]
“So it creates this uneven approach where the perpetrators get full government attention, while the victims are left to languish in IDP camps.”
By Precious Enaike & Tolu Folorunsho Across Nigeria, forceful arrests have become one of the most visible and controversial features of law enforcement. Dramatic scenes of security operatives scaling fences, breaking gates and forcing their way into homes increasingly dominate public discourse. Read Also: PFIPC: Police arrest Adeyemi’s father amid ongoing forgery probe From ordinary […]
Four thousand households were displaced by flash floods, forcing the victims to take refuge in schools some in their relatives houses.
He further revealed that all preliminary activities had been completed for the construction of an additional 250 housing units
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 […]
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 […]
By Adesina Wahab As conversations continue around improving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in Nigeria, an initiative emerging from Ijesaland is demonstrating how community-driven innovation can bridge the gap between classroom learning and the digital economy. That educational philosophy received a major boost on July 18, 2026, when outstanding students from across Ijesaland took […]
