…2026. In the past, the announcement of a state Economic Summit would have induced me to pack my traveling bags, and go there, whether invited or not. As an economist and columnist, economic development anywhere is one of my passions. But, I gave up, after attending over a dozen – North and South – and observing how qui…

…citizens’ welfare. He added that the project was part of a wider N78bn infrastructure package covering Warri and Effurun. Despite the projects listed by the state governments, residents in some states said the increased revenue had yet to translate into improvements in their daily lives. In Yobe, the government listed…

…said the Osun election, conducted on Saturday, August 15, 2026, demonstrated the impact of administrative planning and technological reliability. According to him, 3,556 out of 3,763 polling units in the state, representing 94.5 per cent, were operational for accreditation and voting by 8:30 a.m. He attributed the achi…

Edo governor's aide, Kassy Chukwu apologises to Davido, retracts performance ban Kassy Chukwu, a digital media aide to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has publicly apologized after releasing a video threatening to ban singer Davido from performing in the state. The retraction follows intense public backlash over h…

"Is there anything wrong with my dressing?"- Lady cr!es out as she accuses a man of har@ssing and be@ting her last night in Abeokuta, Ogun State. A Nigerian lady has recounted an encounter with a man who she alleged harassed, bullied and threatened her while she was returning from a market in the Abeokuta area. Accordi…

…a second wave of explosive drones struck approximately 30 minutes after the initial impact. This second strike directly targeted emergency responders, firefighters, and civilians who had rushed to the scene to rescue survivors from the flaming wreckage. Ukrainian regional officials confirmed that dozens of children wer…

"My 15-years-younger Ghanaian husband used me to get to the US" - Woman seeks advice after claiming husband married her for immigration A woman has sought relationship advice after alleging that her Ghanaian husband, who is 15 years younger than her, may have married her to gain access to the United States. Speaking du…

Jeffrey and Chidinma of the feral throuple announce breakup with their third romantic partner Precious Jeffrey and Chidinma, members of the Feral Throuple, have announced that they are no longer in a three-person relationship with their third partner, Precious.The couple made the announcement in a video shared on their…

…workers and communities to ensure effective implementation of the campaign and maximum impact from the resources approved by the state government. Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention is a public health intervention designed to protect children in areas where malaria transmission is seasonal and intense. It involves admini…

…to the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke. During the campaign, she distributed rice packaged with APC branding while urging residents to support Oyebamiji. She also attracted criticism after a video emerged in which she issued spiritual warnings against people who accepted the rice but failed to vote for the APC cand…

Burial guests in Enugu scamper for safety as cow loses its grip from where it was tied Guests at a funeral in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State scampered for safety last week after a giant cow broke loose and started chasing everyone at the reception venue. The incident caused panic as frightened guests scattere…

…the YPP mandate because he believed the party provided a platform where competence, capacity and results could take precedence over other considerations. “I came because Nigeria is tired and I am tired too. Tired of abandoned projects. Tired of darkness. Tired of hunger. Tired of insecurity,” he said. The YPP candidate…

…his estranged wife was the one who moved to dissolve the marriage. Ekiye stated that she packed her belongings and ended the union abruptly, without any prior quarrel or misunderstanding. According to the singer, he made multiple attempts to reconcile and save the decades-long marriage. However, his efforts proved abor…

…day-to-day management of this obligation is not mine to carry, I have decided, in my capacity as Chairman, to personally step in and provide the funds required to address the immediate outstanding bond obligation,” Yari said. The Chairman, however, made clear that his intervention should not be construed as an admissio…

…the opportunity to question presidential candidates about their records, plans and capacity to govern. “No candidate should hide behind the high walls of power, send proxies or surrogates to the hustings, and expect Nigerians to entrust them with the leadership of the country,” Obi said. He urged all presidential hopef…

…travel across the country, meet the people, and respond to their questions lacks the capacity to govern it”, he added. Obi said further: “I commit to commencing the journey of resetting Nigeria by uniting it, securing it on the path of economic and inclusive growth, and moving our country from consumption to production…

…to strike a deal. The lack of a final agreement means that new 50-percent duties impacting some $20 billion worth of goods, or 5.5 percent of Canadian exports to the United States, came into force. Impacted products range from hockey sticks to cement. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Friday that “tonight, Ca…

…a letter to a New York Supreme Court judge, claiming that the talk show host was an "incapacitated person" and she needed a "temporary guardian" to ensure her "affairs are being properly handled." The media personality was placed in the guardianship that same month, with Sabrina E. Morrissey, a New York-based attorney,…

…across social media and in conversations that continue long after the ballot boxes are packed away. It is the election over whether the result deserves to be believed. That was the election INEC walked into. Osun was never simply another off cycle contest. It carried the memory of every Nigerian election that had left…

…and households. “Over 80 per cent access, ATC&C losses below 17 per cent, the capacity gap closed – Nigerian industry gets the reliable, affordable power it needs to compete for AfCFTA’s 1.4 billion consumers,” he stated. He said the reforms aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s ambition to transform Nigeria into a $1tn…

…the 2018 Osun governorship election in favour of Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, this writer packaged and submitted a memorandum titled: HUMBLE OBSERVATIONS, HELPFUL TIPS AS ASSUMPTION BECKONS. The memo was not a trifling note. It was a proposal on salutary performance strategies for the administration of the incoming governor, a…

…and his family in their thoughts and prayers and respectfully give them the privacy and space they need during this time. We deeply appreciate everyone's concern, support, prayers, and loving energy right now." The statement comes after conflicting comments across social media suggested Thomas had died. Variety reports…

…Democratic Congress (ADC) calls for accountability after skipping peace pact signing. Photo >Abdullahi argued that signing the accord had become little more than a ritual, with political violence continuing unabated despite repeated commitments across multiple election cycles.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral…

…and Falmata Abubakar, 13. Troops recovered various items from the suspects, including 65 packs of sweet candies, 117 packs of biscuits and 167 sachets of Dangote salt, among other assorted provisions. The suspects and recovered items have been handed over to 21 Special Anti-Banditry Mobile Police Regiment (21 SAB MOPOL…

…while helping to moderate the cost of essential food items through expanded production capacity.He explained that the company is significantly expanding its operations.