By Soni Daniel, Editor, Northern Operations Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has undertaken many transformative projects across the length and breadth of the state in just three years. After meeting with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and members of the Presidential Media Team who were on tour of projects being under…

…It therefore renewed its demand for a government co-contribution arrangement under which the state would match workers' pension savings on a 50:50 basis. "Informal workers are expected to save for retirement entirely from meagre and unstable incomes, while inflation continues to erode the value of their savings," the s…

…provide for adjustments whenever the minimum wage is increased, especially for retirees under the defined benefit pension scheme. "There are existing pension rules that provide for adjustments whenever the minimum wage is increased. For those under the defined benefit pension scheme, there are provisions that should tr…

…is on trial… If he is suspicious, biased, or unfair, then the judge is the one who is condemned in the eyes of public opinion." But these words of wisdom seem not to have any meaning to Justice Lifu, shockingly, a former lecturer of Public and International Law, University of Ibadan. For me, what was more distressing w…

…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 that French journalists often receive information directly f…

…and I have heard you clearly! You have spoken, not in muffled voices, but in a thunderous yea. We have accepted the challenge which this Unity Mandate has thrown upon us. "With this, Ekiti has taken a new course. It is the dawn of a new era where consensus building, peace and harmony have become the trading currency of…

…struggling with insecurity. The reality is that open grazing has also become a cover under which criminals exploit weak enforcement to move, hide, kidnap, terrorise and violently Islamise vulnerable communities. The government should therefore abandon this idea forthwith. It should not impose a policy that many citizen…

…(SEDC) in Abuja earlier this year, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State reminded the region of an uncomfortable truth. "Economically speaking, the South-East is insignificant. Our wealth is largely outside the South-East," said Prof. Soludo. As a globally respected economist, first-class scholar and former…

…the 16 local government areas of the state. The observation mission was led by former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, and included senior officials of the association such as NBA First Vice President, Sabastine Anyia; General Secretary, Dr. Mobolaji Idris Ojibara; N…

…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 Vice Chancellor of Federal Universit…

…including over winter fuel payments to older people and the decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington. Speaking for the government yesterday, Peter Kyle, the Business Secretary, refused to comment on Starmer's specific plans but said the prime minister was aware of the political realities and w…

…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 be held under the terms o…

…and strategic investors to acquire stakes in EBID, potentially broadening the lender's capital base and enhancing its ability to fund regional integration projects. Founded as the development finance institution of the 15 ECOWAS member states, EBID finances projects across infrastructure, industry, rural development, e…

Rory McIlroy was left frustrated by seeing the "wheels come off" during the US Open, where a disappointing weekend display saw his major hopes ended at Shinnecock Hills.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability in their operations. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, by the ICPC Spokesperson, Mr Okor Odey. Odey…

…operators to implement balanced board structures involving executive, non-executive and independent directors. Boards of telecom companies are expected to include members with expertise in ICT and cybersecurity. The rules also require operators to separate the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to improve tr…

…the third seeds Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe before an injury to Mboko ended their participation without playing another match. Williams and Czech doubles partner Karolina Muchova then lost in their first match at the Berlin Open this week, hours after the American great and her sister Venus Williams wer…

…after a badly mis-hit backpass. The result means all three games so far in Group G have ended in draws. Stuck on two points, Belgium at least have the comfort of playing the tournament’s lowest-ranked team, New Zealand, in their final group game. Iran will also need at least a point against Egypt next Friday. Having be…

…insurgents nationwide. According to a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja on Sunday by the Service's spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, this followed the successful completion of an intensive and demanding training programme designed to produce highly skilled, combat-ready and mission-o…

…Rotary leader explained that lasting impact means measuring not only activities undertaken but also the enduring transformation they bring about. "We turn friendships into lifelong bonds. We help each other change for the better. And we measure not just what we did but what changed and whether that change will endure,"…

…over an hour trying to explain exactly what he does, but you need to be there to really understand. “You need to understand the atmosphere, the ambience.” Unlike at Portugal, where an ageing Cristiano Ronaldo has become a problem for coach Roberto Martinez, the Argentina players have made plain that they will do whatev…

…forward scored the winning goal in the Euro 2024 final against England. “People who understand football rate him incredibly highly; he has a massive impact on the national team,” said De la Fuente, when asked if Oyarzabal is underrated. “I want to champion Mikel because he is a player capable of making history for Span…

…that veteran Nollywood actor, Benedict Johnson, is currently hospitalised and will undergo surgery for an undisclosed health condition. The National President of the AGN, Abubakar Yakubu, confirmed the development on Saturday while speaking to journalists. His comments came after a viral video showing Benedict Johnson…

…heavily involved in church activities. However, things changed after the relationship ended. She said continuing to serve in the same environment became difficult following the breakup. The broadcaster also disclosed that Pastor Bolaji tried to intervene and encouraged both of them to remain in the church, but she felt…

…it would secure an even more decisive victory in the Osun governorship election. He commended the party's National Working Committee (NWC), led by the National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and the National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, for providing strategic leadership that has continued to strengthen the pa…