…Arrests suspected drug dealer in Rivers, intercepts alleged bandits’ drug supplier in Zamfara By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine concealed in a local mortar and the false bottom of a backpack, allegedly prepared for shipment to China and Italy through a logistics […]
…Says federal police can’t pretend to be State Police …Insists S-West govs failed on Amotekun …Intelligence failed in tackling insecurity in North …Explains why Makinde erred in calling for Oriire abduction probe …Insists all faiths are victims of terrorism By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Ademola Folarin, a lawyer, is the General Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political […]
… Seeks implementation of February strike agreement… Says prolonged delay could trigger industrial disharmonyBy Chioma Obinna The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (AHPA) on Sunday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately implement the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), inaugurate the Boards of Management of Federal […]
Former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has blamed parents for driving examination malpractice in Nigeria, saying they play a greater role in encouraging the practice than the candidates themselves.
According to her, the scale of infrastructure development under Tinubu’s administration was unprecedented and reflected the President’s commitment to the South-East.
Irish boxer Lee Reeves was taken to hospital after suffering a knockout defeat to compatriot Gary Cully during their lightweight contest in Dublin on Saturday night.
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, Kehinde Bamigbetan, has dismissed claims that the minister is handing over Nigeria’s mineral resources to Chinese interests. Bamigbetan, in a statement issued at the weekend, described the allegations as false and misleading, saying […]
The Nigerian contingent secured 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals, making it the highest-ranked African nation at the Games ahead of South Africa and Kenya.
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.
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 […]
