By Dayo Johnson, Akure Elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have rejected the reconciliation committee constituted by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, saying direct engagement with aggrieved party stakeholders remains the best way to resolve the crisis within the party. The elders, under the aegis of the PBAT Elders Mandate Forum, told journalists […]
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed more than N303 billion to about 850,000 Nigerian students within two years of operation, marking one of the Federal Government’s major interventions in expanding access to tertiary education. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on […]
By Soni DanielAbija: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that the estate development dispute between the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) and Ghanaian-owned real estate developer JonahCapital Nigeria Limited, over the development of River Park Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, is now before international arbitration. JonahCapital Ltd activated the arbitration clause against […]
Manager Xabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk’s “emotional” return from a doping ban as the winger played for Chelsea for the first time in nearly two years in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The bodies of three children have been discovered at the residence of a suspected female native doctor in Ideani community, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. A fourth person found at the premises was reportedly alive and has been taken to a hospital for medical examination, while the […]
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, has opened an online registration portal for Nigerians seeking voluntary return to the country as part of ongoing repatriation efforts by the Federal Government. In a statement dated August 4, 2026, the mission announced the creation of an Online Voluntary Return Registration Portal […]
By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — The Wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has vowed to intensify the fight against sexual harassment in tertiary institutions, warning that offenders would be held accountable to protect students and preserve the integrity of higher education. Oyebanji made the pledge while receiving the management of the Federal […]
By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has raided a suspected bandits’ hideout in Dajin Mamdam Forest, recovering two FN FAL rifles and live ammunition. The command said the operation followed intelligence from investigations into a suspected arms trafficking syndicate allegedly supplying weapons and ammunition to criminal groups. The Police Public Relations […]
By Edwin Philip, Lafia Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has appointed eight new commissioners as part of efforts to strengthen his administration and enhance service delivery. The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, announced the nominees on Wednesday in Lafia while reading a letter from the governor during […]
Master Osagiobare scored 368 in the highly competitive examination conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and was received by Idahosa, who commended his exceptional academic feat and described him as a worthy ambassador of Edo State.
By Olayinka Latona A meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has sparked public debate over the role of religious leaders in governance, with differing opinions emerging on whether clerics should openly comment on government policies or remain focused on spiritual matters. The debate intensified after Cardinal John Onaiyekan […]
Wooden buildings lasts 50 years. Brick, masonry, blocks, concrete and steel buildings, 50 years to 175 years, stone buildings, 100 years to 500 years
Gombe State has largely remained insulated from the wave of insecurity ravaging many parts of Northern Nigeria
Colonel Zakari Maimalari was to lead the northern group of officers to restore the dignity of the northern-led Federal Government
By Prince Osuagwu Hi-Tech Editor The smartphone is no longer content to sit quietly in your palm. It wants to open up, stretch out, think for you, follow your subjects on camera, organise your notes and even suggest what you should do next. That is the experience Samsung Electronics West Africa is betting on with […]
By Juliet Umeh It sounds funny, but it’s true – some of the flappy and scruffy dress combinations young boys and girls born between the middle and late 2000s wear these days are strictly AI -induced. It sounds like a fairytale, right? But, that’s the reality of today. From old to young, almost everybody seems […]
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 […]
WAEC said 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE school candidates sponsored by states indebted to the Council will not be able to access their results
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’
