…measures to enhance preparedness. He said the approval would enable states to access resources required to strengthen surveillance, preparedness and rapid response capacities during public health emergencies. Bala further quoted Pate as directing all beneficiary states to retire both current and previously disbursed ou…

…the ND Western and Renaissance business combinations: a N217.1 billion gain on bargain purchase and a N393.2 billion translation gain on business combination. Share of profit from associates also rose 246% to N109.5 billion, further supporting pre-tax profit. Cost pressure remained visible as finance costs increased to…

"People are very excited about this election and they are coming out in large numbers. I remain confident that our party will achieve its target. This election has the potential to rewrite Ekiti's political history in terms of voter participation," he said. According to him, the fact that more than one million register…

He said the special approval would enable states to access critical resources needed to improve surveillance, preparedness and rapid response mechanisms amid growing public health concerns. "Preparedness remains one of the most effective tools in protecting public health. While it is important that States have timely a…

The development created a moment of tension as the voters confronted the operatives and demanded that they leave the area, insisting that there was no evidence of vote-buying at the polling centre. Following the confrontation, the EFCC officials withdrew from the polling unit, while the electoral process continued peac…

He also appealed to road safety officials to intervene and ease the situation. The video, sighted by Tribune Online, showed long queues of trucks, cars and other vehicles stretching along the road. He said, "If you are planning to come to Ibadan today just stay. People have been here three to four hours. I think there …

…due to superior firepower and coordinated response from the security operatives," the source said. During the operation, the team successfully recovered 329 cattle and 175 sheep earlier rustled by the bandits. “One AK-47 rifle and 15 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were also recovered at the scene,” Makama added. Poli…

…collection, management, storage and integrity assurance. "We cannot continue to outsource that to other jurisdictions. The more we host our data locally, the better for us," he said. He also pointed to performance costs tied to hosting data abroad, noting that every transaction routed to a foreign server adds communica…

…acquired by the former official appear vastly disproportionate to his known legitimate sources of income as a public servant." The group therefore called on ICPC to conduct a forensic review of OGWAMA's banking records, procurement documents, contract awards, and payment schedules to uncover the truth. "As sons and dau…

"My appeal to INEC is to urgently ensure that things are working. If the machines are not functioning properly, they should find a way to address the problem immediately. We cannot allow voters to be stranded because of equipment failure," he urged. Drawing a comparison with modern banking technology, Ojudu questioned …

"You should go there and see the army of policemen that are harassing people. They are using false vehicles. I taped them; I have evidence of that, and I will show you when it is appropriate. This is nonsense. "The process is actually useless. People have been here for about one and a half hours, and only five people h…

…in Benue State over accountability, governance and the management of public resources. Ironically, observers have noted that upon assuming office in 2015, Ortom himself established investigative panels to probe the administration of his predecessor, former Governor Gabriel Suswam. The committees included a commission o…

…institutional accountability, and encourage efficient utilization of public resources. The committee reiterates its dedication to endorsing policies and programs aimed at enhancing grassroots development, fortifying local governance, and improving the quality of life for residents throughout Lagos. In pursuit of these…

…with Ignazio and the entire Cipriani family," he said. "Football has always been a source of joy for me, and I want to bring that same spirit to Ravenna." Ravenna owner Ignazio Cipriani described the acquisition as a major moment for the club, revealing that Ronaldinho had been his childhood idol. "Acquiring Ronaldinho…

…attack on Dyan community in Rim Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Sources in the community said the attackers stormed the area at about 10 p.m. on Friday and opened fire, killing the victims and throwing residents into mourning. The deceased were identified as Mrs Happiness Pam, 32, who was pregnan…

…transformation efforts. Under the partnership, both institutions will leverage their resources and expertise to develop a coordinated framework for expanding digital capacity, fostering innovation, and driving technology-led growth across the Southwest region.

…future of one of Africa's most important sectors". "We hope it becomes a valuable resource for business leaders, investors, and policymakers to shape the future of commerce," he said. What you should know Last year, a report by NielsenIQ ranked Nigeria as Africa's fastest-growing MCG market, recording a remarkable 54.1…

…March 8, 2026, following the exit of former police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin. A source familiar with the development said the latest reshuffle forms part of efforts by the Inspector-General of Police to reposition the Force and strengthen its public communication framework. Confirming the appointment in a stateme…

…authorities. It also warned that any request for sensitive information from unofficial sources should be treated with caution to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. MPB raises alarm as fraudsters target pensioners' BVN, bank details

Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has lamented that the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that left her traumatic. Alison-Madueke said this on Friday in an interview with the BBC, stressing that the 13 year investigation by the UK's National Crime Ag…

…recommendations would strengthen public institutions and discourage misuse of public resources. Governor Alia also acknowledged the challenges encountered by the commission, including difficulties in obtaining information from some individuals and institutions. He assured the panel that its report would serve as an imp…

…Sokoto SOKOTO:Former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State and former Minister of Water Resources, Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for what he described as a remarkable record of achievements in infrastructure development, social welfare, security, healthcare delivery and agricultural transformation…

…alleged serial killer case in Odukpani community quickly spread like wildfire, with sources alleging that over 30 bodies were involved in this gruesome act. "Our immediate concern is to ensure a thorough, professional and impartial investigation into the alleged incidents in Creek Town." He added that: "While the suspe…

…had been difficult in recent weeks. She also linked the disparity in prices to the source of supply. However, when further probed on the latest development, she expressed optimism that the situation was improving. "A few days ago, I was selling this at N2,200 per kg; now it's N2,000. We pray that in the next few days t…

…moved out of the area some time ago. But he was always coming to see his friends “, a source said. Multiple sources in the area said it was on Wednesday afternoon they discovered the corpse of the second person who was shot that Tuesday night alongside Yemi in a drainage close to a church building. ” We found the corps…