…concerns, with the Ndokwa Neku Union, NNU, calling for greater vigilance 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 un…
…in a sensitive period in which the situations and events that are happening are disheartening and are causing pains on people to the extent that many have met their abrupt end due to the shock, emotions and depressed caused by the false information they saw. Social media, which was developed for the benefit of all, has…
…(Ansaru), a breakaway faction of Boko Haram. They were arrested by operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS, last year. However, multiple sources revealed that as security forces continue to tighten their grip around the terrorists, the kidnappers have reportedly "dropped some of their earlier demands" and ar…
…NURTW, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, at the Commission's headquarters in Abuja. The proposed partnership is expected to provide pension coverage for an estimated nine million transport workers operating across motor parks, interstate routes, logistics corridors and urban transport networks nationwide…
…What we did was to look at what are those key drivers, what are those things that are part and parcel of the cross-breeding, part of the biggest element of growth as the security challenges for anyone who had a sick at home, people were told days of the week they have to sit at home and days of the week they have to go…
…and state governments to prioritise the expansion of social protection programmes as part of efforts to improve the welfare and quality of life of informal workers across the country.
…Justice Lifu, one way or the other, was handling controversial legal cases of political parties. In the specific case of the African Democratic Party, ADC, its National Welfare Secretary, Nkem Ukandu on June 5, 2026, filed a suit and formal petition against Justice Lifu and the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Ju…
…Cup Group H on Sunday as the African archipelago maintained their stunning unbeaten start at the global showpiece. The debutants took the lead in Miami against the two-time former winners when Kevin Pina rifled in their first-ever World Cup goal before Uruguay hit back on the stroke of half-time to lead through Maximil…
…maneuver, which, fortunately, did not produce the desired results. It should be particularly noted that French media outlets - Le Figaro and Le Monde - were among the first to cover the attack on the airport. In their publications, the French newspapers referred to a certain government source, but it should be noted th…
…election in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji ofa APC promised to "work harder and smarter" to serve the people after his landslide victory. Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes to defeat Peoples Democratic Party's, PDP's Dr Wole Oluyede, who scored 40,543 votes. ADC's Ambassador Dare Bejide came third with 12,872 votes.…
…State governments, communities, and private landowners have a right to know whether any part of their land has truly been set aside for this purpose, and whether there was lawful consultation and consent before such designation was made. This is not a minor administrative detail. It goes to the heart of peace, security…
…trend. One recurring theme has been the philosophy of Aku Ruo Uno - bringing wealth or parts of the wealth home. Successes recorded in communities that embraced the idea, including Nnewi and Abriba, provide impressive evidence of its results. Yet the scale of investment has not matched the developmental needs of the re…
Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister has secured a decisive political victory after his Prosperity Party retained its overwhelming majority in
…for their peaceful conduct and adherence to electoral guidelines. It observed strong participation by women in several communities, particularly in Ayekire/Gbonyin and Ekiti South West Local Government Areas, where women accounted for between 60 and 65 per cent of voters observed in some polling units. However, the rep…
…said Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes to defeat the candidate of the People's Democratic Party(PDP) Dr Wole Oluyede who came a distant second with 40,543 votes. The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Dare Bejide scored 12,872 votes, to finish third in the election contested by 13 political parties. Present…
…from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham to become Labour leader. Starmer's departure will set the UK on course for a seventh prime minister in 10 years, just two years after he led Labour to a sweeping general election victory, winning a majority of 174 seats. U.S. President, Donald Trump, also claimed yesterday t…
…report UNITED States of America President, Donald Trump, yesterday threatened to restart war with Iran if it fails to stop its proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble. The fresh threat came as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the first talks under an interim peace deal, overshadowed by Teheran's announ…
…demonstrates confidence in EBID's development model and strategic vision. He said the partnership would strengthen the institution's capacity to mobilise large-scale resources and support sustainable development initiatives across the region. The transaction comes at a time when development finance institutions across…
…at a sensitisation lecture and interactive session, held at the Customs Command Headquarters in Maiduguri. Gubbi said that the charge formed part of the commission's broader crusade against official graft and its determination to inculcate ethical values across public institutions. He said that integrity, transparency,…
…companies are supported by evidence of prior approval from the NCC. The joint statement partly reads: "Effective immediately any proposed transfer of ownership or control of shares in a licensee of the Nigerian Communications Commission, amounting to ten percent (10%) or more of the total share capital, as well as any…
…in 2022, has been awarded a wildcard for the Wimbledon grass court championships starting in a week. Organisers released their initial list of wildcards on Sunday, with Williams, a seven-time champion at the All England Club, one of eight players awarded a place in the ladies singles event. A social media post by the o…
…area without creating any clear-cut opportunities. Target man Lukaku, back in the starting lineup after making an impact from the bench in Belgium’s 1-1 draw with Egpyt, managed a solitary headed effort in the 36th minute, which sailed over the bar. Iran had the first half’s two best chances, entirely against the run o…
…discharge of their duties. The CAS, who was represented by the Chief of Training, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal A.Y. Dari, stated: "The strength of any fighting force lies not only in its equipment but in the quality, discipline and determination of its personnel. "You are now part of an elite cadre…
…on his more than four decades in Rotary, Babalola recounted how a literacy project he participated in as a young Rotaractor transformed his outlook on service. "I watched a woman hold a piece of paper and read her own name for the first time. That moment redirected me. I was not simply a young man with opportunities an…
…Algeria show. He may not have the legs of yesteryear and he now plays more in fits and starts, but the rest of the Argentina side are more than happy to do the dirty work and let him turn it on when he wants. Scaloni, Messi’s team-mate at the superstar’s first World Cup in 2006, has built an ecosystem around their capt…