By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR CALABAR — The Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, in Cross River State, Apostle Trinity Ogar, has urged residents to stop attributing recent flood, landslide and fire incidents in the state to spiritual causes. Ogar, who is also the Acting Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in […]
— Lagos APC vows full mobilisation for Tinubu, Hamzat, candidates By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have urged residents to shun violence and ensure peaceful conduct before, during and after the […]
The Zamfara State Government had validated the 2027–2029 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) with a view to enhancing budget credibility and planning. The state Ministry of Budget and Planning, in collaboration with the State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Programme, revealed this after a one-day Validation Workshop in Kaduna. The workshop brought together members of […]
By Steve Oko For generations, the rhythmic clatter of wooden looms echoed through Akwete, a quiet riverine community in the Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State. Every woven thread told a story of ingenuity, resilience, and culture. The famous Akwete cloth was more than fabric; it was the people’s identity, painstakingly woven by […]
By Vincent Ujumadu The Ofala Onitsha Steering Committee has unveiled the official logo and theme for Ofala 2026 festival, which will mark 500 plus years of unbroken monarchy.The festival is scheduled to hold on October 16 and 17 at Ime Obi, Ezechima Square, Onitsha, with the theme, Igba mbo, iga n’iru (Strive and Advance).Chairman of […]
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State has dismissed reports that its structure has collapsed into the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), describing the claim as false and alleging that it was being spread by individuals impersonating party officials. The party’s Legal Adviser in the state, Yahaya Garkuwa, stated […]
By Dickson Omobola NIGERIA Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has directed domestic airlines to cut down their flight operations whenever aircraft were grounded due to technical issues to avoid excessive disruption and hardship for passengers. AOG simply means aircraft on ground. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at NCAA, Michael Achimugu, who stated this on […]
—As VP Shettima directs relevant stakeholders, agencies to develop roadmap for NEC’s endorsement By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— THE Federal Government on Tuesday, directed stakeholders and relevant agencies to design a comprehensive operational roadmap for the nationwide rollout of the 112 national emergency number. Accordingly, it constituted a committee comprising the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the […]
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja ABUJA — The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has declared a force majeure event on the 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line following the collapse of a transmission tower along the corridor. TCN, in a statement on Tuesday, said the incident occurred after the transmission line tripped at 10:44 p.m. on Monday, […]
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi The circulation of a fake notice claiming that fintech company OPay would suspend its operations has highlighted the need for members of the public to verify financial information before acting on or sharing it.The notice, which circulated on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, urged OPay customers to withdraw their funds ahead […]
Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture, used the occasion of the respected cleric’s 81st birthday to examine Nigeria’s electoral system
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.” Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, as he addressed supporters of Tinubu’s City Boy Movement in Maiduguri ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also spoke […]
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By Islamiyyah Adekanbi The circulation of a fake notice claiming that fintech company OPay would suspend its operations has highlighted the need for members of the public to verify financial information before acting on or sharing it.The notice, which circulated on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, urged OPay customers to withdraw their funds ahead […]
By Prince OsuagwuMore than 8,000 Nigerian youths have participated in the 18th edition of Aptech Career Quest, with over 200 aspiring technology and creative professionals receiving scholarships worth more than N701 million.The initiative, organised by Aptech Nigeria in collaboration with Middlesex University London, is part of efforts to expose young Nigerians to career opportunities in […]
*SMEs lament: Our livelihood goes with poor network connections •Nigeria recorded over 5,000 fibre-optic cuts in six months – NCC •Telcos blame fiber cuts, vandalism, power By Juliet Umeh For Nigeria’s growing army of internet-reliant entrepreneurs and workers, the network bars on a mobile phone can mean the difference between earning a living and going […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorDespite the Nigeria First Policy designed to give indigenous businesses greater opportunities in government procurement, Nigerian companies are still not getting enough protection, Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has warned. Ekeh said the situation could spell doom for the economy, arguing that Nigeria cannot build a sustainable digital […]
“Government funding is not enough. Universities live, function and excel on blended funding,” Alausa declared
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — As schools reopen for the new academic term, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has assured residents that the diphtheria situation in the state is under control. The assurance came amid concerns among parents and other Nigerians over whether schools in states that have recorded cases […]
Candidates could check their results by sending “RESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the same SIM card with which they registered for UTME
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has made the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) registration number mandatory for the admission and enrolment of learners in all public and private schools in the state from the 2026/2027 academic session. Under the new directive, schools are required to obtain and record the valid […]
