…of six roads in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government and Ifelodun Local Council Development Area, with the projects expected to improve access to markets and public facilities, ease movement and strengthen economic activity in the densely populated communities. The projects, which the authorities say are up to 1,835 metre…

…have commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the d3ath, while further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses. by Linda Ikeji at 23/08/2026 11:24 PM | Share this Story

…17 cryptocurrency-asset service providers and platforms following recent regulatory developments.In a notice to users on Saturday, the cryptocurrency exchange listed the affected entities and the dates from which transactions involving them would no longer be processed. Binance did not disclose the specific regulatory…

…for the gruesome act. The police said the case remains under investigation, with further developments expected as the investigation progresses. by Linda Ikeji at 23/08/2026 11:36 PM | Share this Story

…four days, which she in turn sold in bits," the NDLEA spokesman said. Following the development, the NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), directed that the elderly suspect be granted bail and referred for counselling because of her age. The agency also disclosed that the daughter a…

…of trillions of naira into the Federation Account for sub-national infrastructural development, and the steady weaning of the Nigerian economy from life-support leakages are milestones that threaten his political narrative. By promising to roll back these hard-won gains, Atiku reveals a transactional worldview: if he c…

…allegedly linked to the reordering of the budget of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC). While some lawmakers accused the governor of shielding the Speaker, the state government has maintained that the disagreement is an internal matter of the legislature. Oladiji has also denied the al…

…engagements with security agencies and advocacy for troops’ welfare and infrastructure development. Reacting to the appointment, the minister thanked Tinubu and the APC leadership for the confidence reposed in him. He pledged “to bring his wealth of experience as a former Governor, a serving Minister of the Federal Rep…

…as the transparent and peaceful conduct of the election. He pledged to prioritise rural development, youth empowerment and agricultural transformation during his tenure as chairman. The APC Chairman in Ebonyi State, Stanley Okoro Emegha, described the party’s sweeping victory as an indication of its dominance in the st…

…alternatives to the government’s approach to the country’s economic, security and developmental challenges. “If Atiku believes Nigerians do not want Tinubu, he should go to Nigerians and persuade them. If he believes Tinubu is legally unqualified, he should make his case under Nigerian law,” Ngoforo said. He urged Nige…

…said Oyebanji and Bamidele were honoured in appreciation of their contributions to the development of the community. The monarch said, “All the honours and awards given either under the seal of Efon Alaaye Development League or by the Alaaye in form of chieftaincies and recent admission to the Efon Alaaye Hall of Fame…

…make the 2027 presidential election a referendum on continuity, performance and national development rather than sentiment. The PDP chieftain, who is the Convener of the Oluyede Progressive Alliance for Renewed Hope Agenda (OPARHA), urged Nigerians to assess the President Bola Tinubu administration’s policies, reforms,…

…optimism that construction work would resume fully in the coming months, describing the development as a significant milestone for the education sector. The minister said completing the complex was about more than finishing an abandoned building, stressing that the facility would serve as a national centre for learning…

…also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take note of the development and urged the Ebonyi Government to comply with all outstanding court orders relating to local government administration. Onwe said the party would challenge the outcome of the election before a competent court. The PDP’s…

The National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, George Nwabueze, has continued to defend the legitimacy of the office, posting additional documents he said showed its links with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation…

…amid heightened political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Confirming the development to The PUNCH on Sunday, a close associate of the Emir, Muhammad Dallatu, said Yilwatda held a closed-door meeting with Sanusi shortly after the monarch returned from Abuja. Dallatu said, “The APC national chairman paid…

…prices could encourage independent marketers to reduce their own pump prices.The development comes as motorists continue to monitor petrol prices amid fluctuations in the downstream petroleum market.For independent marketers, reducing the amount of money spent on logistics could provide additional room to compete on re…

…as alternatives for securing their economic future. The Commissioner for Youth Development, Ndanusa Shehu, gave the advice in Ilorin on Saturday while speaking on opportunities available to young people across different sectors. He said the limited availability of conventional jobs made it necessary for youths to acqui…

…troops continue to monitor the area for additional fighters willing to surrender. The development comes amid intensified military operations and growing internal clashes between JAS and ISWAP factions in the North-East, which have continued to weaken terrorist networks and put pressure on their fighters and support str…

…agencies as the National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, George Nwabueze, denied operating a “fake agency” and insisted that his office had existed for 16 years under the supervision of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the…

…in 2019 labelled opponents as ‘enemies of faith.’ “The Centre for Democracy and Development reported that 78% of Nigerians encountered hate speech online during the 2019 election cycle. “With cheap data and AI, a 30-second video can now reach millions before NBC or security agencies respond. “My fear is that when we no…

…its presidential ambition as the proposed opposition coalition takes shape. The development could complicate the efforts of G-100, a group convened by former Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum, Salihu Lukman, which has been advocating a united opposition front as the most realistic strategy for defeati…

…bags, and go there, whether invited or not. As an economist and columnist, economic development anywhere is one of my passions. But, I gave up, after attending over a dozen – North and South – and observing how quickly they degenerated into another expensive and wasteful talk-shop organised by governments. Eminent fore…

…criticism, some of the governors say the increase in FAAC revenue is translating into development, citing investments in roads, bridges, healthcare, education, salaries, pensions, agriculture and social welfare. In Osun, the government said it had sustained investments in roads and bridges just as Delta recently inaugu…

…Chairman, Zonal Party Chairman, State Party Chairman and Local Government Chairman. The development comes amid heightened political activities in Nasarawa State, with political parties and their supporters increasingly engaging in campaigns and mobilisation ahead of forthcoming political contests. The suspension notice…