The Sokoto State Police Command has on Wednesday intensified its crackdown on kidnapping and other violent crimes, recording major breakthroughs in separate intelligence-led operations that led to the arrest of two suspected kidnappers and the dramatic rescue of a 10-year-old boy abducted in Tangaza Local Government Area.
The Bank of England recently warned that British inflation was set to rise as the Mideast war keeps energy prices high.
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with Nigeria failing the minimum fiscal transparency requirements for the second consecutive year, with the US Department of State saying the country made no significant progress in improving its financial management and opening up its public finances in 2025.
…Describe His Legislative Service as Outstanding Igbere traditional rulers in Bende Local Government of Abia State have thrown their weight behind the 2027 bid of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu to return to the parliament. Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers during Kalu’s courtesy call in […]
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Bill, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of a dedicated economic regulator for Nigeria’s port sector.
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 […]
By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States government has established a new inter-agency task force to clamp down on birth tourism, a practice where foreign nationals travel to the US primarily to give birth and secure American citizenship for their children. The Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force, announced today by the Department of State under President […]
By Anayo Okoli A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Barrister Ifeanyi Nworie, has called on the state police command to protect opposition parties, their members and journalists covering their activities. Nworie, a former PDP chairman in the state, made the call while condemning the alleged attack on PDP members and […]
Veteran Nigerian Juju and Highlife musician, Iyun Janet Ajilore, popularly known as Saint Janet, complained of chest pain and difficulty breathing shortly before she died, according to her children.
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Geregu Power Plc has moved to reassure shareholders, investors, regulators and other stakeholders over concerns surrounding its bond repayment obligations, saying it is reviewing its financial commitments and remains committed to resolving outstanding challenges. The company’s clarification followed recent online publications raising concerns about its ability to meet its bond […]
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
