…Says subsidy removal necessary to save Nigeria’s economy By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday cautioned politicians against heating up the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying no political office is worth the life of any Nigerian. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 7th Ann…

…at Okari Jetty in the Okrika Mainland area. According to Dumnamene, the victims had connected a pipe to a tapping point on a pipeline that transported petroleum products from the Indorama Eleme Petrochemical facility through the Port Harcourt Refinery to vessels that regularly came to load products for export. “The rep…

…time, this created a situation in which the platform bore the cost of attracting and connecting drivers with passengers, while drivers sought to enjoy the benefits without contributing their fair share to the system. “Hopefully, those ‘let’s go offline’ drivers will now adjust their ways and understand that they have a…

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan proposed a mock presidential election to test voter accreditation and result transmission systems before 2027Amupitan warned that AI-generated fake videos, audio and images pose a serious threat to the credibility of the 2027 general electionsINEC outlined a five-point strategy to tac…

…vehicle were subsequently handed over to the relevant community authorities for further necessary action. “The successful rescue operation demonstrates the resolve by the troops of Operation Fansan Yamma to safeguard the lives and property of law-abiding citizens across the Joint Operations Area. “Operation Fansan Yamm…

…solely on unverified remedies. She identified persistent lumps in the breast, armpit, neck or groin; unexplained bleeding; persistent cough or hoarseness; changes in bowel or bladder habits; and unexplained weight loss as some warning signs that should not be ignored. Call for improved cancer care Buhari called on gove…

…attracted attention in Nigerian political circles due to his lobbying activities connected to Atiku, a long-standing figure in Nigerian presidential politics.The specific White House presidential commission to which Von Batten has been appointed was not named in the firm's announcement.Read Von Batten-Montague-York, L.…

…warning while presiding over the suit instituted by the Fusengbuwa ruling house in connection with the succession process for the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. The judge’s position followed a request by counsel to the Fusengbuwa ruling house, Otunba Olusegun Otayemi, that the court restr…

…over mounting subnational debt as 12 governors approach the end of their tenures, while INEC raises the alarm over AI-powered disinformation ahead of the 2027 elections. Federal workers are demanding a N300,000 minimum wage amid rising living costs, the House of Representatives is probing a suspected fake government ag…

…Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State yesterday attended the CEO Forum 2026 and spoke on connecting capital to opportunities and aligning decisions to unlock productive investments and inclusive economic growth. The governor delivered the Special Policy Address/NGWF Presentation at the event organised by the Global Compact Netw…

…NBA Digital Signature Studio. According to him, the reforms reduced administrative bottlenecks, improved regulatory compliance and strengthened the verification of lawyers’ practising status. He said the digital transformation was part of the administration’s effort to reposition the NBA as a modern, technology-driven…

…grassroots advocacy remained important, but high-level government engagement was equally necessary to secure policy commitment and ensure that all stakeholders worked toward a common objective.

…identify the first occupants and activities, and commence phased operations without unnecessary delay.

…Few months to the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Wednesday said it was still awaiting the full release of a substantial budget proposed for the polls, even as it moves ahead with plans for a mock presidential election designed to test the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System…

…on Wednesday, with the topic, “The Real Cost of Running Aviation Business: Fixing Connectivity, Affordability, FX, Fuel and Border Friction,” Olawuyi said domestic airlines require lower aviation charges because high charges increase the cost of tickets. He added that tax reduction is a critical intervention needed to…

…association also kicked against what it described as arbitrary late-payment penalties, unnecessary levies and hidden charges imposed on students by some institutions, saying such practices had become an additional burden on students and their parents amid the prevailing economic hardship. Speaking with journalists in I…

The US government published the names and photos of 30 Nigerian nationals currently held in immigration detention facilities across multiple statesThe individuals were arrested in cities ranging from Los Angeles and Houston to New York and Atlanta on charges including wire fraud, identity theft, and money launderingSev…

…security situation in the state, as the police confirmed the arrest of suspects in connection with some of the recent deadly attacks. The meeting, held at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, came against the backdrop of recent attacks in communities across the state, including the deadly incident in Mangu L…

…at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Le Parisien, Clement L has been charged in connection with a series of crimes and alleged kidnapping plots carried out between April 11 and August 19 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt and Santenay. One of the alleged targets was 27-year-old Mbappe, who has a home in P…

…juror or person providing information. Police have not said whether the incident was connected to the Clancy trial.(BBC News)

…had previously been arrested in December 2025 and arraigned before a court in connection with a similar offence. They were subsequently convicted and released on bail after spending about five months in prison. Adeh mentioned that further investigation revealed that since their release, the suspects have abducted and t…

…Brian Rolapp during a news conference at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut. In 2017, Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI after police officers found him asleep at the wheel in his running car, which had two flat tires and damage on the front and rear bumpers. Woods said he had taken a bad mix of pa…

…into fares paid by passengers. He decried the situation, saying the checkpoint causes unnecessary traffic and subjects commuters to harassment. “The road is blocked every evening. It creates hold-up and the officers are only interested in collecting money, not security,” Effiong said. One resident of the area who ident…

…has today announced two men, two women and a teenage girl have been charged in connection with the de@th. Andrea Skopova, 20, Peter Horvath, 19, Peter Horvath, 38, and Nina Horvathova, 37, have been charged with murder, causing or allowing the death of a child, and perverting the course of justice by taking steps to co…

…over the recovered substances to the NDLEA Onitsha Unit for further investigation and necessary action, and also requested the NDLEA to furnish the base with the outcome of its investigation upon completion