…parental interest and stronger collaboration among government agencies, private organisations and individuals as indicators of progress in technical education. Aminu-Muhammed commended government efforts at promoting TVET, adding that the sector was receiving greater attention. "The era we are going into is one that de…

…Abuja during an emergency stakeholders' meeting on rising LPG prices convened by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo. Umar described imports as the immediate solution to the LPG supply shortfall, saying the measure forms part of the authority's immediate and medium-term strategies to boo…

…residents to rely on verified government communication channels and credible media organisations for information. He warned against the deliberate spread of false information capable of causing public panic, emphasising that offenders could face legal consequences in accordance with existing laws. Ajanaku also highligh…

…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 impact of ongoing government projects and interventions across Kaduna State. According to him, the reconstruction of the Store Bri…

…persons in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. He said the government is increasingly aligning humanitarian interventions with long-term development programmes aimed at helping displaced persons rebuild their lives and achieve self-reliance. According to him, the governmen…

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…

…political developments in the United Kingdom involving the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The pan-Igbo group stated that it wished to clearly articulate its position on the matter, reaffirm its institutional stance on national unity, and address matters of governance, development, and political responsibil…

…seven-year-old Zulaihat Sale and three-year-old Mufida Sale on March 18, 2026, after administering quinine injection intravenously instead of through proper medical infusion while the children were receiving treatment at the hospital. The prosecution alleged that the procedure caused the children to lose consciousness…

…alleged bias. In a statement signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation said: "We are concerned about the escalating crackdown on the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, association and media freedom, and the flagrant disregard for the rule of law by Nigerian authorities." Acco…

…the scoring after rolling a first-half penalty wide. But he was not to denied, as he finished off a flowing team move, to open the scoring. The goal saw Messi become the highest goalscorer in the history of the World Cup with 17 strikes. The Inter Miami added a second in stoppage time to take Argentina to six points. T…

…intervene and defend democratic principles in the state. Insisting that they do not recognise the announced winners, the ADC candidates demanded that ADSIEC fix a new date for a credible, transparent and inclusive local government election across Adamawa State. ADC candidates reject Adamawa LG election results, demand…

…and Jere local government area but to no avail. Prof. Usman A. Tar, Commissioner, Ministry of Information and Internal Security, Borno State made the clarification in a press statement on Monday. The statement reads: “The attention of the Borno State Government has been drawn to recent reports circulating in the public…

…at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, surpassing former record-holder Miroslav Klose, who finished his World Cup career with 16 goals. Messi's latest milestone is another remarkable achievement in a career already filled with records. Having led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner continues to…

…in the Niger Delta have called for a close monitoring of accountability mechanisms in the operations of Host Community Development Trusts, HCDTs, in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA. The stakeholders said sustained oversight was critical to ensuring that oil-producing communities benefitted fully f…

…the men carrying the guns but pay less attention to the conditions that continually replenish their ranks. Yet every criminal network, every insurgent group, and every violent movement depends on one thing above all else: a steady supply of recruits. Across large parts of northern Nigeria, millions of young people rema…

…top echelon of government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe and REA Managing Director, Abba Aliyu. In his recent Democracy Day broadcast, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared, "Electricity is a democratic dividend we owe every Nigerian." Truly, to transform a natio…

…as a mentor, teacher, philanthropist, and institution-builder. According to the organisers, the significance of this publication extends beyond individual celebration. It documents the intellectual history of the University of Nigeria, chronicles the emergence of the “Nsukka School of Art,” and serves as a testament to…

…called on governments, development partners, investors, researchers and corporate organisations to participate in the African Cocoa and Coffee Fiesta scheduled for October 7 and 8, 2026, at NECA House, Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme, "Building a Sustainable Value Chain for Cocoa and Coffee across West, Central and East A…

…future-ready workforce where diligence, innovation, commitment and excellence were recognised and rewarded. The Corps Marshal, the statement added, had continued to place career progression at the centre of his leadership agenda, adding that under Mohammed's leadership, the Corps had embarked on far-reaching reforms to…

By Jeff Agbodo, ABAKALIKI Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said leaders of the South-East are exploring political solutions that could help secure the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, while also sustaining peace in the region. Umahi also declared that Ebonyi State is not aligned with the Obedien…

…and community participation in the fight against crime. The apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ndokwa people said the recent spate of criminal activities, particularly in Utagba-Ogbe, poses a threat to the development of the area and could undermine efforts to sustain peace and economic growth in the region. The u…

…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 across the state, in…

…formal retirement savings system. According to him, the proposed daily contribution mechanism would allow transport workers to save towards retirement through small but consistent contributions integrated into existing revenue collection processes within the transport sector. He explained that the model would not only…

…What are you doing at the moment in terms of the programmes and policies of your administration? When we were campaigning for office, we set out a blueprint for what Enugu could become under our watch. And that blueprint was predicated on three factors. One was to grow the economy exponentially, from $4.4 billion to $3…

…despite their enormous contribution to the nation's economy. According to the organisation, more than 93 per cent of Nigeria's working population earn their livelihoods in the informal sector, yet most lack access to pensions, health insurance and other social protection measures that could cushion the effects of econo…