…journalists, bloggers, human rights defenders and activists and stop detaining and imprisoning them solely for doing their jobs. "We are concerned that journalists, bloggers, human rights defenders and activists face significant obstacles, and even criminal charges and arbitrary detention solely for peacefully exercisi…

…of Tata Electronics' customers, including Apple and Tesla. A Tata Electronics spokesperson confirmed the incident in a statement to TechCrunch, saying the company had identified a cybersecurity incident on some of its systems "a few weeks ago" and had immediately activated its response protocols. The spokesperson added…

…attackers escaped into the adjoining Ibbi Forest following the deployment of security personnel. He added, “Security agencies have continued to monitor the area and are taking necessary measures to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of residents and road users.” Armed groups have continued to target communit…

…included a machete, a bag containing ammunition, food items, cigarettes, and other personal effects. The injured victim, whose identity was withheld, recounted his ordeal, saying he had gone out to buy food for his three-month-old baby when he was accosted by three armed men. "They ordered me to follow them, but I refu…

…not defeated. In football, we never lose. We win or we learn. We learned a couple of lessons that day.” After opening their campaign in North America with a 1-0 win over Panama, Queiroz can guide Ghana into the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time since 2010 with victory over England in Boston on Tuesday. “…

…Kawel community in Mushere Chiefdom, Bokkos Local Government Area, which left over 22 persons dead and others injured. The government described the incident, which occurred on Sunday as a heinous and senseless act of violence against a peaceful community. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Co…

…How does a teenager acquire skills that are normally associated with trained military personnel? More importantly, what kind of society produces a situation where a child becomes familiar with a rifle before becoming familiar with the opportunities that education and productive employment can offer? For years, Nigeria…

…countries lost about 40 per cent of their harvests during the 2023 and 2024 seasons, while global cocoa production declined by about 13 per cent in the 2023/24 season, pushing prices to a record $11,530 per tonne in June 2024. Although prices later moderated to around $4,000 per tonne following improved output, the gro…

…exercise remotely, in what the agency described as a major step towards digitising personnel management and eliminating barriers to career advancement. The Corps introduced real-time monitoring cameras and independent observers from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Federal Charact…

…security sources, familiar with the issue, disclosed that troops and other security personnel involved in the rescue operation have surrounded a hideout within the National Park forest area, where the abducted pupils and teachers are believed to be held. According to security sources, the terrorists have been "effectiv…

…to bring millions of transport workers into Nigeria's pension system through the Personal Pension Plan, PPP, in what could become one of the largest pension inclusion initiatives targeting the informal sector. The initiative emerged during a meeting between PenCom Director-General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, and the Natio…

By Soni Daniel, Editor, Northern Operations Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has undertaken many transformative projects across the length and breadth of the state in just three years. After meeting with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and members of the Presidential Media Team who were on tour of projects being under…

…women, children under the age of five, elderly citizens aged 70 and above, and persons with disabilities It maintained that access to affordable healthcare and retirement protection should be regarded as fundamental social rights rather than privileges available only to workers in the formal sector. The organisation al…

…in the country. It was capable of derailing the political process and, several persons and organisations including the judiciary, scrambled to douse the fires its was beginning to ignite. Not since the country's return to the democratic path twenty six years ago, has a judgement attracted this much opprobrium with no k…

By Dayo Johnson The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, won the Ekiti State governorship election and five of the six bye-elections held in Ondo, Enugu, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi and Rivers states. This was as winner of the governorship election in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji ofa APC promised to "work hard…

…economy inevitably affects its share of national benefits. The irony is striking. Igbo sons and daughters own big and thriving businesses across Nigeria and beyond, but most of those investments are domiciled outside their region. Taxes are paid there, jobs are created there, and host communities enjoy their economic d…

…and voting commenced around 8:30 a.m. in many locations. The NBA noted that security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were present at most polling units and generally maintained order throughout the exercise. The association also commended voters for their…

…Observation Mission, Dr. Aisha Abdullahi, and the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, the organisation noted that the alignment between INEC's official figures and its independent verification exercise demonstrated that the election results were not manipulated during collation at t…

…over winter fuel payments to older people and the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington. Speaking for the government yesterday, Peter Kyle, the Business Secretary, refused to comment on Starmer's specific plans but said the prime minister was aware of the political realities and would do wh…

…operations. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, by the ICPC Spokesperson, Mr Okor Odey. Odey quoted the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC) for Borno and Yobe States, Mr Linus Gubbi, as given the charge in Maiduguri, while speaking at a sensitisation lecture and interactive session, held at th…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated 111 personnel from Special Forces Course 13/2026 at the Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA), Bauchi, to enhance its capacity to support ongoing air and joint military operations against insurgents nationwide. According to a statement made available to Defence Correspondents…

…will work hard to be ready for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Giwa stressed that optimum fitness will give his side an advantage in a league known for its intensity and travel demands. He revealed that training sessions are being structured to improve endurance, speed, and recovery. "Fitness…

…Mr Cletus Idam said the disaster wiped out all his investment this planting season. "We invested huge sums of money in our farms, but everything has been washed away; we may have to replant if the flood recedes," Idam said. He appealed to the Ebonyi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to assess the damage and supp…

England’s Lottie Woad narrowly missed out on her second LPGA Tour victory of the season after Miyu Yamashita snatched a dramatic play-of victory at the Meijer LPGA Classic.

…Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has confirmed that veteran Nollywood actor, Benedict Johnson, is currently hospitalised and will undergo surgery for an undisclosed health condition. The National President of the AGN, Abubakar Yakubu, confirmed the development on Saturday while speaking to journalists. His comments came a…