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Gov Nwifuru Calls on Mining Investors to Invest in Communities

The Ebonyi State Government has urged mining investors to improve their social responsibilities and protect the rights of host communities. Governor Nwifuru gave the charge during a one-day conference tagged “Solid Minerals in... Read more »
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Sen. Ali Ndume Turns Around, Commends Pres. Tinubu Over Fresh Appointments from the North

Former Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing individuals from the three geopolitical zones of the North into key federal agencies... Read more »
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Tribunal Sets June 4 for Judgement on Ondo Governorship Dispute

The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Akure has picked June 4, 2025, to announce its decision on the legal disputes surrounding the November 16, 2024, governorship election. The tribunal is... Read more »
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Davido, Cubana Chief Priest visit Speaker Abbas

Afrobeat star Davido and socialite Cubana Chief Priest visited Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, discussing music’s unifying power and its potential to inspire the nation. According to Abbas on X, Davido shared insights into... Read more »
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Academic, Cultural Diversity on the Horizon as FPI Gets Upgraded

The gubernatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement in the 2019 general election, Hon. AbdulKabir Adekunle Akinlade, has stated that the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro into the Federal University of... Read more »
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EU Vows to Protect Interests as Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Imports

The European Union has declared it will defend its interests following a threat by United States President Donald Trump to impose a 50 percent tariff on all EU goods. Trump’s warning, posted... Read more »
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Justice for 4-Year-Old: CSOs Protest Sokoto Child’s Murder, Seek Action

A coalition of civil society organisations has condemned the abduction and brutal killing of a four-year-old boy, Ayman Abubakar, in Sokoto State, demanding swift justice and urgent action to safeguard children across... Read more »
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NITDA Supports Women Empowerment in Tech, Praises Lola Cater Foundation

National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Lola Cater for the Needy Foundation for empowering 500 girls in tech literacy. The Special Assistant to the Director-General of... Read more »
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Relief for tenants as Lagos government enforces updated tenancy law

Tenants in Lagos State can now breathe a sigh of relief following the activation and enforcement of revised provisions in the Lagos State Tenancy Law aimed at safeguarding tenant rights and regulating... Read more »
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Youths Trained to Drive Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Ambition

The Federal Government has trained 535 Nigerian youths in welding, fabrication, and metallurgy as part of its plan to reposition the country’s steel and metal sector for economic transformation. The capacity-building initiative,... Read more »
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Ondo: SPFACC set to probe alleged selling of recruitment slots in TESCOM, SUBEB

The Ondo State Public Complaints, Ondo: SPFACC set to probe alleged selling of recruitment slots in TESCOM, SUBEBFinancial Crimes, and Anti-Corruption Commission (SPFACC) has launched an investigation into allegations of buying and... Read more »
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NNPCL Confirms shutdown of Port Harcourt Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has officially announced a scheduled shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company for maintenance purposes. The company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, stated on Saturday... Read more »
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Akwa Ibom APC hails gov’s planned defection

The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has lauded the proposed plan by Governor Umo Eno to defect to the party, describing it as a wise and strategic move.... Read more »
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ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unmet Government Agreements

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of a possible nationwide strike over the Federal Government’s continued failure to implement agreements reached with the union since 2013. Speaking at a... Read more »
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Abubakar Muhammed Returned to Nigeria to Face Charges of Fraud, Forgery, and Money Laundering

The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL NCB Abuja, has successfully extradited a Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates. Muhammed, a male suspect, was subject to an INTERPOL... Read more »
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Mohamed Salah Crowned EA SPORTS Player of the Season 2024/25

Mohamed Salah has been named the 2024/25 EA SPORTS Player of the Season, marking his seventh career win of the award and equaling the all-time record held by Harry Kane and Sergio... Read more »
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Recession Hits Canada, GDP Shrinks, Job Market Weakens

Canada’s economy appears to be entering a recession, according to a Bloomberg survey of 34 economists.  Output is expected to shrink by 1% in Q2 and by 0.1% in Q3 — meeting... Read more »
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Naira Appreciates Against Dollar, Trades at N1,580.44/$

The Naira, which has seen steady appreciation against the Dollar all week, closed stronger on Friday, trading at ₦1,580.44 in the official forex market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s website... Read more »
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Ilorin Aircraft Crash-Landing: NSIB Begins Probe, Seeks to Determine Cause

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the crash-landing of a Diamond training aircraft operated by the Aviation Training School in Ilorin, Kwara state. According to a statement... Read more »
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One Dead, One Injured as Truck Rams Into Students in Ijebu Ode

A yet-to-be identified female student of Seico Secondary School, Ikangba, Ijebu Ode has been confirmed dead and another severely injured, after a truck rammed into them while returning back from school. The incident... Read more »