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Enugu will outdo Gateway Games – Commissioner

Enugu State’s Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lloyd Ike Ekweremadu, has promised that the Coal City Games will raise the standard of the National Sports Festival, as they take the baton from the... Read more »
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Tinubu hails Ogun for hosting world-class sports festival

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Ogun State Government for hosting a world-class National Sports Festival, as the 22nd edition of the multi-sport event ended in Abeokuta on Thursday. Tinubu, who was... Read more »
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No ongoing maintenance in P‘Harcourt refinery, marketers claim

Local fuel retailers in Rivers State have insisted that there is no maintenance activity going on at the old Port Harcourt refinery. The retailers under the aegis of Eleme & Okrika Host... Read more »
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UN honours peacekeepers’ service, sacrifice

The United Nations on Thursday honoured staff serving at its field missions through several events to mark the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. The International Day of UN Peacekeepers, held annually on... Read more »

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Atiku Slams Tinubu’s $24bn Borrowing Plan as ‘Economic Sabotage

In a statement released on Thursday, Atiku described the borrowing as “reckless and dangerous,” warning that it will mortgage Nigeria’s future and burden unborn generations with unsustainable debt. President Tinubu’s proposed borrowing... Read more »
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Kano Govt Begins N16bn Payment to Former Councillors, Current Officials

The Kano State Government has begun the disbursement of over N16 billion in gratuity payments to former councillors who served under the All Progressives Congress (APC) from 2014 to 2024, as well... Read more »
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US-China Trade Talks Hit Roadblock

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday trade negotiations with China were “a bit stalled” and suggested President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could get involved. “I would say... Read more »
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Why we established new varsity – Benue gov

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, said his administration established the University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area, to meet the growing needs for higher education in the state.... Read more »
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Suspended Gov Fubara Commends Pres Tinubu for Restoring Peace in Rivers State, Confirms Ongoing Reconciliation with Wike

In a significant development addressing the escalating political tensions in Rivers State, suspended Governor Fubara publicly expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his swift and decisive intervention. He credited the... Read more »
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Terror in Kebbi State as Armed Bandits Abduct 127, Kill Six

At least 127 persons have been abducted and six others killed following a bandit attack on Danmuntari and Ali villages in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Zagazola Makama understands that... Read more »
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Edo election: Ighodalo reacts after losing appeal

Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, has declared that he will take his case to the Supreme Court. He said this after the Court of Appeal in Abuja... Read more »
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Kenyan student faces trial for fake President Ruto death post

A 24-year-old university student appeared in court on Thursday over a social media post that falsely claimed President William Ruto had died, amid growing concerns about the Kenyan government’s crackdown on dissent,... Read more »
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Gov Adeleke Urges NBA to Shield Judges from Political Pressure

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has charged the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association in the state to rise to its responsibility and defend the bench against pressure from the politicians. Adeleke... Read more »
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Edo Court Sentences 32 Internet Fraudsters to Prison

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Wednesday, secured the conviction and sentencing of 32 internet fraudsters before Justices A.N. Erhabor and W.I. Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High Court sitting in... Read more »
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Jos Court to Hear ₦178m Fraud Case Against Fadama Society Executives

According to Head of Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, the duo were docked on a 23-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, and money laundering to the tune... Read more »
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Deaf Students in Oyo Appeal to Gov Makinde to Protect School Land

The students of Christian Mission School for the Deaf, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Thursday, appealed to the State Government not to sell their 39 acres of land at kilometre 18 on the... Read more »
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Gospel singer Yinka Alaseyori welcomes baby boy

Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Adeyinka Alaseyori, has welcomed a baby boy as new addition to her family. The singer announced the news on Thursday via her official Facebook page, where she shared... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Cardoso Wins Big at African Banker Awards

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has been named Central Bank Governor of the Year at the 2025 African Banker Awards held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The award was... Read more »
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Muhammadu Buhari Congratulates Adesina on Successful AfDB Tenure

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Akinwumi Adesina for what he described as a “spectacular performance” at the helm of the African Development Bank as his second and final term comes to... Read more »
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Apapa Port Terminal Suspends Collection of Empty Containers, Causes Concern

The Terminal Manager of APM Terminals Apapa, Steen Knudsen, said the terminal has temporarily restricted the reception of additional empty containers until the existing stock is cleared by the shipping lines. In... Read more »