…Journalism Awards. Nigeria emerged strongly in the competition, with two journalists Rakiya Muhammad and Adewale securing first and second place honours for stories on migration and women's cricket respectively, while Kenya's Angeline Ochieng received an honourable mention for her reporting on maternal health. Announci…

…operating a self-kidnapping scheme to extort money from their families abroad in Adiyan town, in the Agbado area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, had stated that the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation into a reported kidnapping case, adding that investigations revealed that t…

Former First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday said the greatest legacy of her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, was his unwavering commitment to education and human capital development. She said this as she performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Computer Science Complex at Al-Qalam…

…Hon. Oyewole Rafiu Abayomi, Hon. Olawuni Felix Olugbenga, Hon. Adeyeye, Hon. Amos Akindiya, Hon. Jelili Danku, Barr. Akintayo Jimoh, Hon. Oyelakin and Hon. Ajibola Dada serving as members. Director-General of the Imole Campaign Council, Senator Lere Oyewumi, congratulated the newly appointed members and expressed confi…

…Lady operating a roadside akara stand while wearing an apron with the inscription, "Iya Alakara, fueling the nation with love."

…NICON, NITEL and People's Bank. The directorate's Executive Secretary, Tolulope Odunaiya, had described the payments as a demonstration of the government's Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that presidential approval for the settlement was granted in August 2025, with funds later provided through the 2026 Appropriation Act.

…Alli was received by traders at the market led by the Babaloja, Salau Oloya, and the Iyaloja, Sikira Alaja, respectively. While commiserating with the victims, APC governorship candidate assured them that the party would always identify with the pains and aspirations of the people, especially during periods of hardship…

…In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, the former Senate President said the judgment marked another important milestone in Nigeria's democratic evolution. "From the outset, we had maintained that democracy can only thrive when political parties operate without intimidati…

…where three projects executed by the government were formally inaugurated by the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyeyode. In a statement signed by Adeleke's spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor, who noted Ogiyan's support for his administration, promised to continue working for improved infrastructure in commun…

…PVC and participate during the election. I have instructed all the market women, all the Iyaloja and traditional chiefs to canvas for peaceful poll, support of INEC staff.” He added that he is seeking divine guidance for all INEC and ad-hoc staff and charged the commission not to be biased but to conduct the election a…

…groups, particularly girls and out-of-school children. UBEC Executive Secretary, Hajiya Aisha Garba, said 37 Smart Schools have been established nationwide, with 24 already operational. She added that 30 Bilingual Schools are being implemented across nine participating states under the UBEC-Islamic Development Bank par…

By Egufe Yafugborhi For 72 hours, progress froze on Imoniyamen Street. What was meant to be a celebratory kickoff for a long-awaited Delta State government road contract in Iwhrekpokpor, an Ughelli North suburb, turned into a standoff between community leadership and the project contractor. At the centre of it is the a…

…is united and that feeling is getting even stronger now,” said Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu, whose side finished second in Group F behind the Netherlands — they drew with the Dutch and Sweden, either side of beating Tunisia. The winners will advance to a last-16 tie on Sunday against Ivory Coast or Norway in New Jersey.…

…of Kano, including areas around Sokoto Road, the Yahaya Gusau axis, NNDC Quarters and Rijiyar Zaki. According to the KANGIS boss, "These are structures that don't have the required documents, especially building permits and title documents.” He added that some of the structures were erected under high-tension power lin…

…he said. Earlier, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, led a team of journalists on an inspection tour of development projects across Zone One of the state. Maiyaki said the tour was organised at the instance of Governor Uba Sani to provide journalists with first-hand information on…

…the political environment and strengthen democratic participation. Also speaking, Iyabo Obasanjo, the Ogun Central Senatorial candidate for the party, insisted that the party will work for the progress of the people. Iyabo argued that while the state is known as the industrial capital of Nigeria, the impact and effect…

The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has denied any connection to the appointment of seven advisers reportedly announced by Bin Usman Rano, who allegedly identified himself as her media aide. In a statement released on Monday by her Special Assistant on Media, Austine Elemue…

…the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiouwou Koku-Obiyai, reiterated the administration's commitment to transparency and accountability, stating that citizens have a right to know how public resources are managed. She said the government remained focused on delivering impactful projects acr…

…carried out weeks ago. Areas affected included Ikorodu, Festac-First Gate, Mazamaza, Iyana Iba, Egbeda, Iyana Ipaja, Ikotun Roundabout, Ojodu, Berger, Igando, LASU-Iba Road, and other major corridors. According to him, some of the operators were arrested for illegally riding on restricted highways, while others were al…

…generations yet unborn. According to him, the leadership given by the late revered Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, who moved on to the next stage of existence on June 15, 2013 at the age of 96, was demonstrated in the lives she lifted and the institutions she strengthened, rather than being announced by noise. Specifically…

…that the incident was reported at the Owode Egba Police Division by a resident of Iyana Agodo Village who raised an alarm over suspicious activities at the residence. According to the statement, police detectives were immediately deployed to the scene, where preliminary observations revealed signs of forced entry and d…

…incident was reported at Owode Egba Division on Sunday, June 21, 2026, by a resident of Iyana Agodo Village, who raised alarm over suspicious activities at the residence. “The Ogun State Police Command has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of renowned broadcaster and…

…strategic locations including Ikorodu, Agric Bus Stop, Festac First Gate, Mazamaza, Iyana School, Iyana Iba, Idimu Road, Egbeda, Kola Bus Stop, Iyana Ipaja, Ikotun Roundabout, Ijaiye in Ojokoro, Berger Bus Stop, Ojodu, Akowonjo Roundabout, Igando Bus Stop, LASU Iba Road, and Pipeline Road, Idimu, among others. "During…

…Senatorial seat following the death of the district’s former representative, Senator Godiya Akwashiki. INEC has yet to respond to the allegations raised by the NDC as of the time of filing this report. NDC rejects Nasarawa North by-election result, demands fresh poll

…to newsmen on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. He said the warning was made during the handing over of stolen vehicles to their rightful owners. According to the statement, “Following the successful recovery of four stolen vehicles through intelligence-led police operations Sp…