…of Budget; Ministry of Transport and Energy; and other relevant players in the official procurement process, the Borno State Government wishes to state categorically that no rail construction project was awarded, funded, or executed by the Government during the 2025 fiscal year. “It is hereby confirmed that no Executiv…

…hackers unlock older iPhones. This release opens the door for other researchers who specialize in finding iOS vulnerabilities, such as those working for governments or their contractors, to develop effective hacks for iPhones, provided they can find additional vulnerabilities to chain together with this one. This could…

A disturbing video has been circulating on social media. In it, a teenage boy claims that he and about 30 other teenagers have been undergoing military-style weapons training inside a thick forest along the Adamawa-Borno axis. To test the credibility of his account, he was reportedly handed a rifle and asked to dismant…

…dividends in the power sector. Among the profound impacts of the REA is the financial and operational lifeline to critical public institutions. By deploying solar hybrid mini-grids, the REA is permanently driving down the cost of governance and improving public service delivery. Under the Energizing Education Programme…

…Alexandra Auditorium (PAA), UNN. The monumental 411-page compendium, edited by Associate Prof. Greg Mbajiorgu and Chikaogwu Kanu, celebrates the extraordinary life, scholarship, and artistic genius of Emeritus Professor El Anatsui. The Ghanaian-born artist lived and worked in Nsukka for forty-seven years, rising from t…

By Cynthia Alo The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa, COCEFAAA, has warned that global cocoa prices could rise above $10,000 per tonne again as multinational food companies channel investments into laboratory-grown cocoa instead of supporting smallholder farmers across Africa. The association said…

…statement noted that the technology-driven system eliminated traditional bottlenecks associated with promotion exercises, enhanced operational efficiency, and ensured that all eligible personnel were given equal opportunities to compete strictly on the basis of merit, competence and performance. To further strengthen t…

…Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project in Epe, Lagos State. He maintained that no politician could attain the presidency through deception, stressing that truth, accountability and a verifiable record of service are the hallmarks of credible leadership. Commenting on reports circulating on social media that former Anamb…

…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 turn into weapon fashioned against humanity as many bloggers and online users have turned into journalists without certification, and are spreading lots of false and inacc…

…Area of Oyo State. The Police, reacting to viral reports and videos circulating on social media, said there was no official confirmation that the victims had been rescued, insisting there was no evidence linking Igboho to any rescue operation. The development followed a warning by the activist, who accused criminal ele…

…meeting, the NURTW leadership outlined a three-pronged framework aimed at expanding social security coverage for its members. The proposal includes mass enrolment of transport workers into the Personal Pension Plan, the introduction of an automated daily pension contribution system linked to existing transport revenue…

…to millions of informal workers across the country, describing the current level of social protection as grossly inadequate. In a statement by its General Secretary, Gbenga Komolafe, FIWON lamented that the vast majority of Nigerian workers in the informal economy remain excluded from essential social security programm…

…pension scheme. According to him, "On the issue of pensioners, we have pensioners' associations that are affiliates of the labour centres, and we remain committed to their welfare." He noted that existing pension regulations provide for adjustments whenever the minimum wage is increased, especially for retirees under t…

…derailing the political process and, several persons and organisations including the judiciary, scrambled to douse the fires its was beginning to ignite. Not since the country's return to the democratic path twenty six years ago, has a judgement attracted this much opprobrium with no known body including its possible b…

…for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji. The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, also lauded law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order. He charged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, "to continue to invest in conducting a pea…

…South-East states. He further argued that GDP figures do not adequately capture commercial networks, informal trade and investment flows, and that the spread of Igbo capital across Nigeria should be viewed as a strength rather than evidence of regional weakness. While these arguments may scratch the surface of the matt…

…was generally conducted in a calm atmosphere, with early deployment of election officials and materials, adequate security presence, and satisfactory voter accreditation and voting processes in many polling units monitored across the 16 local government areas of the state. The observation mission was led by former Inde…

... laments cases of vote-buying The official results of the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accurately reflected votes cast at polling units across the state, election observer group Yiaga Africa has said. The INEC Chief Returning Officer and Vic…

…on immigration and energy policy. Trump made the remarks in a post on his Truth Social platform yesterday, as Starmer faces mounting political pressure at home. "Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two ` very important subjects - immigration and energy (OPEN NORTH SEA `…

…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 announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz. The talks in the Qatari-owned mountaintop resort of Buergenstock in Switzerland were the first to…

…across infrastructure, industry, rural development, environmental sustainability, and social services through loans, equity investments, lines of credit, and other financial instruments. The bank said the partnership with AfDB signals a new phase in its evolution as it seeks to play a more prominent role in driving eco…

…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, and accountability remained the cornerstone of effective public administration. He also emphasised that pu…

…All England Club, one of eight players awarded a place in the ladies singles event. A social media post by the official Wimbledon Championships said: “This is not a drill” with a picture of Williams standing on a grass court captioned “Serena returns”. “@serenawilliams will compete in the 2026 ladies’ singles at #Wimbl…

…hope to focus on the football as travel restrictions are reportedly eased for their crucial trip to Seattle. For the second Iran game running, protesters from Los Angeles’ large Persian exile community gathered at the stadium to chant against the country’s hardline regime. Inside the stadium, Iran’s anthem again drew a…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated 111 personnel from Special Forces Course 13/2026 at the Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA), Bauchi, to enhance its capacity to support ongoing air and joint military operations against insurgents nationwide. According to a statement made available to Defence Correspondents…