…But it was reclosed recently as the two countries exchanged strikes. However, fresh developments on Tuesday signalled possible progress towards reopening the waterway. Meanwhile, Reuters reported that Iran had proposed to Oman a temporary arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under which one direction of maritime…

…Product. For a country facing a security emergency and desirous of a quantum leap in development, that figure requires our attention.” The retired general said figures from the Open Treasury Portal of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation showed that capital releases for military operations remained si…

…According to him, the state’s rapid urbanisation, characterised by increasing high-rise developments and industrial expansion, makes stricter safety compliance essential. “As Lagos continues to expand as Africa’s leading economic and commercial hub with rising skylines, industries, high-rise buildings and a growing wor…

…associations."FIFA is always on the lookout for innovative projects that can boost the development of football around the world and is always open to reviewing proposals submitted to it. We are starting a consultation process," the statement said. "As the FIFA President stated on July 18 during a meeting with all FIFA…

…youth in agrifood systems, strengthening food security, and driving sustainable development across the continent and offering valuable insights into the future of agrifood innovation. He said: “Today is not really about much other than a tour of the framework.It is about measuring what we have promised, capturing what…

…system that excludes independent candidates is antithetical to democracy and national development. “Nigeria shall remain a thriving multi-party constitutional democracy which also allows for independent candidacy.” On insecurity, the group commended the armed forces for recent gains against criminal elements in parts o…

…the suspects shared a common background linked to the same educational institution, a development that prompted the involvement of the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). According to him, officials of NANS attended the parade to demonstrate their condemnation of the incident and to supp…

…in the digital age. The INEC chair spoke when he received a delegation of the Okun Development Association ODA, led by its President-General, Amb. Akenson Rotimi, on a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. INEC in a tweet on its “X” handle quoted Amupitan as explaining that the demands of his office…

…that the aircraft would arrive in Oyo before the end of July, adding that the latest development fulfilled that commitment. “The aircraft are expected to support security agencies, including the Amotekun Corps and other relevant formations, in monitoring criminal activities and improving response efforts across the sta…

…project is clear evidence of the present administration’s commitment to infrastructure development in all parts of Osun.” Addressing the gathering, the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, called for a free and fair governorship election, and frowned at what he regarded as hate speech targeted at his community over the g…

…after former governors of the state in recognition of their contributions to the development of the state. The former governors honoured with the gesture are Ayodele Fayose, Segun Oni and Kayode Fayemi. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Yinka Oyebode, disclosed this in a statement made available to journali…

…and zero tolerance for misconduct by its personnel,” Adeh stated. The latest development follows the police commissioner’s disclosure last Monday that four officers had been arrested for allegedly extorting the ICPC chairman during an illegal stop-and-search operation around the Banex area. Sanusi had described the off…

…to revive the textile industry, Enoh said the government was engaging investors and development partners to restore the cotton, textile and garment value chain. “We are working on the Cotton, Textile and Garment Industrial Transformation Programme. We are reconnecting cotton growers, textile manufacturers and garment p…

…to him as “a criminal” in a post he made on his “X” and Facebook accounts. Against this development, the DSS charged him with criminal defamation, cyberstalking and incitement. Fagbemi, on Tuesday, led a team of lawyers, including the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, and Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN…

…socialite was involved in a serious accident on the Lagos-Calabar coastal road, a development that had already drawn concern from fans and followers. Sam Larry had previously broken his silence weeks after losing his bouncer, a period that left him dealing with considerable personal grief.KWAM 1's public nudge served a…

…handling the petition against him in Lagos and brought her to speed with the recent development.''She said she did not send any of her boys to Abuja to arrest anybody and that it is illegal to arrest my brother in a way to fish me out and that she is in a meeting and will call me back when she is done.I called my lawye…

…at the time of filing this report, authorities have not officially confirmed the latest development and exact circumstances surrounding his d3ath. by Linda Ikeji at 28/07/2026 9:00 AM | Share this Story

…towards ensuring that no Nigerian child was denied education because of disability or developmental challenges. Speaking at the national stakeholder engagement on the utilisation of the new instruments, UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr. Aisha Garba, said the reforms were aimed at reversing decades of exclusion that had lef…

…finalists. The youth-focused pageant celebrates fashion, culture, leadership and career development among young Nigerians. Two days before news of his death broke, the organisation shared a video of Mbaya completing one of his runway tasks. Ibrahim Mbaya. Photo credit: Ibrahim | Instagram 4) His last Instagram post ref…

…to data from the National Pension Commission, PenCom. Financial analysts said the development is driven by high interest environment in the financial market and sustained Federal Government (FG) borrowings. The total pension Net Assets Value, NAV increased by 27.1%, YoY, to N31.322 trillion in May 2026 from N24.654 tri…

The Kaiama Development Association and the Batombu Unity and Development Initiative have urged both the federal government and the Kwara State Government to urgently rescue the 176 persons abducted during the February 3 attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The groups warned that the…

…to steer the affairs of the National Executive Committee of the Babanla Community Development Association (BCDA), Oba Arojojoye said that “such actions not only de-market Babanla but also inflict incalculable damage on its good name.” He emphasised that banditry is a national menace that the federal and state governmen…

The development partners made the commitment on Friday at the Data Dissemination Event for the 2026 Out-of-School Children Mapping and the 2025/2026 Annual School Census reports under the Reaching Out-of-School Children project in Kaduna. Speaking at the event, the Country Director of Save the Children International in…

…the tourist attractions on that new road,” he said. Fubara observed that infrastructure development is not just about building roads, bridges and hospitals but also about building an economy for entertainment and relaxation. He said in Europe and some Middle Eastern countries, such as the United Arab Emirates and Qatar…

…strengthening MSMEs was not only an economic necessity but also a pathway to sustainable development and poverty reduction. He further linked the effort to the implementation of ECOWAS Vision 2050, saying the regional development blueprint requires stronger institutions and a more enabling business environment for ente…