…outstanding contributions of Nigerians serving across the UN and remained committed to rewarding excellence and service. "Many of you here deserve national honours," Jimoh told the gathering," Jimoh said. "I can assure you that in the next batch, some of you will receive national honours for services rendered to Nigeri…

…constituency level in accordance with electoral guidelines. Kano: APC wins Dawakin Kudu/Warawa by-election

…tenable,” Dr. Joseph Oteri, Capoon of the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), has warned. Dr. Oteri gave the warning, as he declared open the 2026 Feast of Barracuda, by the Zuma Deck Abuja. “Our 1999 Constitution vests the police exclusively in the Federal Government. That was a choice then. Today's reality is diff…

…issues, he is known for his frankness and courage. "For many Nigerians, this straightforwardness represents authenticity and strength of character. They believe the country needs leaders who are prepared to make difficult decisions and stand firmly behind them. "As a trained lawyer, Wike also brings a solid understandi…

…by the loss. He prayed for Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, reward his good deeds and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.

…are possible because they have no credible leadership, with compromised elites and cowardly traditional Institutions, docile citizens, all together surrounded by the venoms of envy, hate, greed and man’s inhumanity to man,” he wrote. “RIP NORTHERN NIGERIA. Imams and priest are not available for burial because most of t…

…Buhari formally accepted Abiola as the winner of the election and posthumously awarded him Nigeria's highest honour, the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic GCFR. It is instructive that former President Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) whose government could not conclude the June 12 election agreed some 3 decades later that…

The report said the bandits operated around the Niger-Kwara-Kogi axis before the military offensive.

…they were all armed. “All of a sudden, they began shooting sporadically. It was like a war film. They were shooting at people while screaming Allah Akbar. “Bullets were flying everywhere while people were running helter-skelter, trying to get into the bushes and rocks for safety. I have a bad leg, and I knew I would no…

A new round of negotiations over the Middle East war was set to kick off Sunday as Iranian negotiators and US Vice President JD Vance arrived in the Swiss host city, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Before boarding his flight to Europe, Vance told reporters…

…on residents to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, warning that individuals involved in drug trafficking or other criminal activities would face prosecution in accordance with the law. The Command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and appreciated resident…

…the media in Idia reported at the weekend. Maharaj belongs to a sect known as Khareshwari ("Standing Babas"), whose members take vows to remain standing as a sort of penance meant to clean their souls and bring them closer to the goddess Shiva. To complete their vows, the ascetic monks rely on ropes, swings and special…

…poll had placed a greater responsibility on his shoulders. Oyebanji said he was fully aware of the expectations that accompany the overwhelming mandate given to him by Ekiti voters, assuring residents that his administration would remain committed to delivering quality governance and improving the welfare of the people…

…marathon that keeps getting longer." Adegoke is careful, though, to frame this not as a warning against fatherhood but as a plea for honesty about it. "I'm not telling anyone not to have children. I would never say that. But I will tell any single man who is thinking about it: prepare. Not just financially. Mentally. B…

Militancy and violence which took a new turn in 2005 when the first gun was shot at the Marine Base

Lord Brett McLean has been recognised with a nomination for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Multicultural Business &

…poll has placed a greater responsibility on his administration to intensify efforts toward delivering the dividends of democracy to more communities and citizens. Oyebanji said the renewed mandate goes beyond political success, stressing that it represents a call to deepen governance and development at the grassroots l…

…Harcourt judgement that upheld the Rivers State High Court ruling that nullified the APC Ward, local government, and state congresses, there have been comments by political pundits and stakeholders suggesting that APC party primaries conducted in the state by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to elect c…

…government of being insensitive if no effort is made to secure their release." Yet, he warned that conceding to terrorists' demands could create even bigger security challenges. "If government releases these individuals, it will encourage more kidnappings. Other groups will see kidnapping as an effective bargaining too…

…analyst familiar with counter-insurgency operations described the development as "a warning signal that terrorism in Nigeria is becoming more adaptive and geographically fluid." "The assumption that the South-West is immune from extremist infiltration can no longer be sustained", he said. "What we are witnessing is an…

…friction is not dysfunction. That friction guarantees your freedom." He offered a stark warning: "A legislature that cannot say 'no' is not a legislature at all. "A legislature which simply receives executive proposals, approves them without scrutiny, and goes home has not fulfilled its constitutional mandate. "It has…

As Nigeria pushes towards a more digitally driven economy, initiatives focused on closing the technology access gap among women are

As companies shift towards IFRS 18 financial reporting standard, a Nigerian based leading accounting firm, Kreston Pedabo has

…vehicles poses serious security threats. He stated that the act undermines efforts toward intelligence gathering and crime prevention. Nguroje quoted the Commissioner of Police as saying that operations to identify irregular number plates is a continuous exercise. “Violators will continue to face arrest, prosecution, a…

…were eligible to participate in the poll held in the polling units spread across the 177 wards of the 16 local government areas in the South-west state. While the turnout for the election in which candidates of 14 parties jostled for the state’s top job was impressive in some areas, it was very low in several other pla…