Governor Enugu has a lot of success stories to tell in three years
Economic sovereignty, when grounded in capability-building rather than protectionism alone, can become a powerful force for development. Technology transfer is one of the most important instruments available to achieve that objective. Across the world, countries are rethinking how they build economic resilience. Global…
As the SSS continues to adapt under its current leadership, and as the judiciary continues to adjudicate complex security cases, Nigeria has an opportunity to deepen a culture in which justice - not merely force - becomes a cornerstone of national security. Nigeria's fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and v…
Add us on Google Kenneth Okonkwo Perhaps therein lies the tragedy. Andy Okeke sought wealth without the patience that honest labour requires and paid a terrible price. Kenneth Okonkwo, in his political journey, appears equally impatient for relevance and influence. One can only hope that, unlike his famous alter ego, r…
Over one million Ekiti voters will participate in the poll, which will be held in 2,445 Polling Units (PUs) spread across the 177 wards of the 16 Local Government Areas in the South-west state.
The Nigerian government said it has secured fertiliser supplies for the 2026 wet farming season after an early procurement strategy enabled it to lock in prices before renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted global markets.
The latest adjustment comes days after the refinery reduced the ex-depot price of petrol.
Elsewhere, Morocco continued Africa's strong showing at the tournament with a victory over Scotland
About 112 junior police officers, comprising thirty 30 Corporals and 82 Constables, on Friday successfully completed an intensive two-week Combat Operations Training Programme in Kwara State. A statement by the spokesperson of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi in Ilorin on Friday said the training programme marked …
Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has lamented the team’s poor start in the qualifying series for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria have now failed to participate in two consecutive tournaments since their last appearance in 2018 in Russia. The three-time African champions are absent despite 10 countries representing t…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police, Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. Iniedu succeeds Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Okon Placid, who has now been redeployed to the Lagos …
The Ewuare II of Benin has summoned native doctors, traditional priests and priestesses to an emergency meeting over the growing insecurity in Edo State and other parts of the country. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Friday and signed by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of the Secretary of the Beni…
The Diaspora Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship Campaign Council in Osun State has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately freeze bank accounts allegedly linked to a reported N13.7 billion ghost workers' salary scheme in the state. The committee made the c…
The Military Pension Board, MPB, has warned military retirees and their families to be alert to fraudulent schemes aimed at stealing their personal and banking information under the pretext of processing pension benefits. The board raised concerns over what it described as an identity theft operation targeting pensione…
The acting leadership of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN, Abia State chapter has distanced itself from a 7-day ultimatum issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to the Abia State House of Assembly Service Commission over the recent posting out of three staff members to other offices. The posting o…
Voters in Ekiti State will head to the polls today, Saturday, June 20, 2026, to select a governor for another four-year term in an off-cycle governorship election. As announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, residents of the state have collected their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, essential for …
South Africa defender, Ime Okon has revealed why he chose the South African nation over Nigeria. He also refuted claims that he was approached by those in charge of Nigerian football to change his international allegiance, emphasizing that his connection with South Africa was the key reason for his commitment to Bafana…
At least two countries have qualified for the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. They are Mexico and the United States of America, USA. USA is the latest team to qualify for the last-32 after beating Australia 2-0 in a Group D tie Yesterday. An own goal from Cameron Burgess and a goal from Alex …
United States President, Donald Trump, has unveiled a new Air Force One aircraft gifted to him by Qatar as a replacement for the older one, which has ferried US presidents over the years. President Trump did the unveiling on Friday. "The Air Force's VC-25B Bridge aircraft has officially arrived at the Presidential Airl…
Turkish Süper Lig powerhouse, Besiktas has identified Fiorentina midfielder, Rolando Mandragora as a replacement for Super Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi, amid increasing uncertainty regarding the Nigerian’s future at the club. Ndidi, who made the switch to the Black and Whites from Leicester City, has become the focus of …
Haiti became the first team to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. The island nation suffered a 3-0 thrashing in the hands of Brazil on Saturday morning. Cunha scored twice within 13 minutes for the Selecao, before Vinicius Junior slotted home his second goal of the World Cup. It was Haiti’s second consecutive defea…
Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has insisted that Neymar will be called up for his side’s final group game against Scotland. Neymar has been recovering from a calf injury he sustained before the World Cup started. The Santos forward missed Brazil’s first two games against Morocco and Haiti. Recall that Brazil playe…
The Federal Government has announced major update in Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, recruitment. The new update is contained in a statement by the Head of Press for the Secretary to the Board, Okeh Juliet, on Friday. The Board advised applicants to disregard unofficial directi…
Morocco captain, Achraf Hakimi, has become the most-capped African player in FIFA World Cup history. This comes after the defender reached a landmark of 12th tournament appearance for Morocco. The Paris Saint-Germain star entered the 2026 World Cup with 10 appearances. He moved to 11 after featuring in Morocco's 1-1 dr…
Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has lamented that the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that left her traumatic. Alison-Madueke said this on Friday in an interview with the BBC, stressing that the 13 year investigation by the UK's National Crime Ag…