…firefighters battled the blaze with courage and professionalism until it was brought under control. He said, "The Anambra State Fire Service responded promptly to a fire outbreak at Emos Best Industries Ltd., Nkwelle, on Saturday, July 4. The distress call was received at 4:12 p.m., and firefighters were immediately mo…

…earlier reported that shareholders of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc commended the board and management of the ground-handling group for its impressive performance and sustained improvements in returns. At its recent Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved the payment of N12.18bn in cash dividends and…

The European Union has awarded 89 fully funded Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's scholarships to Nigerian students for the 2026 academic cycle, reaffirming Nigeria's position as Africa's leading beneficiary of the prestigious international scholarship programme. The announcement was made by the European Union Ambassador to…

…in the area. According to community sources, the assailants stormed the community under the cover of darkness and targeted members of the local vigilante group who were on duty. The spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders, Mr. Rwang Tengwong, confirmed the incident, describing the killings as a direct attack on the c…

…after Ljubljana’s change of government. Ties between Israel and Slovenia had soured under the previous centre-left government of prime minister Robert Golob, which had characterised Israel’s military offensive in Gaza as “genocide”. But ties have warmed significantly since conservative Prime Minister Janez Jansa took o…

…course as well as other reforms it approved for the scheme. The government extended the orientation course from three weeks to six weeks. The reforms were aimed at strengthening skills acquisition, improving career development and repositioning the scheme to better meet national development needs. In interviews with th…

…in the establishment of the Centre," he said. The Chief Medical Director also commended the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu and the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare for prioritising research, innovation and health system strengthening. He added that the Clinical Trial Centre would posit…

…Congress for consideration, stipulates that 50 per cent of funds earmarked for Nigeria under foreign assistance titles will be withheld until it is certified that the government is taking "effective steps" to curb religious violence. It also demands that funds must support investigations and prosecutions of violence co…

…whose contributions to the educational and moral development of our society will remain indelible. "His death is a painful loss not only to his immediate family but also to the Government and people of Bauchi State and the nation at large," the governor said. The governor also sympathised with Tela, following the death…

…wrongly suggested that about two per cent of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product was expended outside the approved budget. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele. The rebuttal comes after IMF disclosed that Nigeria left public s…

…language examination and aims to process applications within 30 days. ÌrelandIreland expanded its employment permit system by introducing 32 reforms aimed at filling vacancies across critical sectors.The changes affect industries including healthcare, construction, agriculture, transport, food production and specialist…

…not appeared in public since his appointment in early March. He is said to have been wounded in the attack that killed his father. The late supreme leader’s other three sons, Masoud, Mostafa and Meysam, all attended the service. It was held at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla religious complex and led by prominent Shia cleric Ja…

The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, calling on the South African authorities to urgently investigate the incidents and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The government also expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of attacks aga…

…FIFA World Cup. "You have once again lifted the hopes of an entire continent and reminded the world that African football belongs on the biggest stage." Morocco's latest feat adds to the country's growing reputation as one of Africa's football powerhouses. Recall that the North African side already etched its name in h…

…the bill proposes that childbirth should take place in registered health facilities attended by qualified healthcare professionals, while also seeking to prohibit unsafe delivery practices. He added that the legislation would make it an offence to obstruct pregnant women from accessing healthcare during emergencies, in…

…from the IMF consultation further raises concerns about the scale of grand corruption under the Tinubu government. The IMF now reveals that about ₦8.83 trillion in expenditure undertaken in 2025 is not reflected in the budget. This expenditure is not budgeted and is therefore not under legislative oversight or administ…

…of the campaign council include Hon. Folorunsho Bamisayemi, Hon. Ismaila Kolawole, Dr. Tunde Alarape, Hon. Tona Famadewa, Barr. Sunday Ojo Williams, Barr. Ayo Afilaka, Hon. Lekan Oyediran, Hon. Aleem Bakare, Alhaji Mutiu Omotayo, Hon. Semiu Afolabi and Hon. Taiwo Akeju. It added that several other party leaders were as…

The All Progressives Congress came under fire for altering the outcome of its National Assembly primaries, drawing criticism from opposition parties over the credibility of its candidate selection process ahead of the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, the Vatican has hinted that Pope Leo XIV could visit Nigeria in the coming…

…investigation revealed that the principal suspect, Ojo, engaged the complainant under the guise of purchasing a vehicle engine and other spare parts. "Upon arrival at the market, the suspect inspected various engine options and negotiated prices with traders. "Although negotiations for the engine proved unsuccessful, h…

…a post on X on Sunday, Obi alleged that about ₦8.83 trillion in government expenditure undertaken in 2025 was not reflected in the national budget, describing the development as evidence of "grand corruption." "The recent report from the IMF consultation further raises concerns about the scale of grand corruption under…

…need is immediate, and the entrepreneurial talent is extraordinary,” Maelis Carraro, founder and general partner at Catalyst Fund, said in a statement. “This second close allows us to double down on our mission: backing ambitious founders building practical, scalable solutions for a climate-changed world, and supportin…

…to protect citizens placed in their custody. What began as an allegation of child theft ended in one of the most horrific acts of jungle justice in recent years, leaving behind a grieving husband, four young children, a traumatised community and difficult questions about how a woman who should have been protected ended…

…human history, even as he used the event to renew his attack on domestic opponents he branded communists. In a speech delayed by several hours when storms forced the temporary evacuation of crowds in Washington, Trump claimed that under his presidency the United States was “prouder than ever before.” While Trump had pr…

…assists across all competitions, playing a pivotal role as Galatasaray successfully defended their Super Lig title, form that has fuelled speculation over a potential move away from Turkey this summer, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Chelsea all reportedly monito…

…Gandonou finished off a brilliant solo run to hand Benin an early lead, but Nigeria responded five minutes later through Queen Joseph, who rose highest to power home a header and restore parity. The Flamingos took control after the break, with Oluwakemi Adegbuyi tapping in from close range in the 62nd minute after Kind…