…he said. Muhammed said the support formed part of Bello’s private scholarship initiatives, through which beneficiaries have received assistance for education and professional training. According to him, at least four people have been trained as pilots through Bello’s private scholarship scheme, while others have receiv…

…speaking French with striking confidence, clearly at ease with the language in its native setting.Sophia could barely contain her excitement, jokingly referring to Imade as "our translator" in the caption, a playful nod to how fluently the young girl was navigating conversations during the trip.PAY ATTENTION: From brea…

…the region.Residents of communities near Matazu told journalists that the group's activities had terrorised several local government areas including Musawa, Dutsinma, Kankia and Kusada, with victims reporting abductions, killings, livestock rustling and interference with farming activities over an extended period. One…

…sectors grew in the review period, rising by 7.3 percent YoY and 4.3 percent YoY, respectively. NBS said: “GDP grew by 4.43 percent YoY in real terms in the Q2’26, higher than the 4.23 percent recorded in the Q2’25. “During the quarter under review, agriculture grew by 4.39 percent, an improvement from the 2.82 percent…

…available to applicants from Nigeria this year.” The embassy consequently advised prospective Nigerian applicants not to rely on information published by unofficial websites concerning the scholarship programme. It directed students seeking accurate information to the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and t…

…three other men in a white Cadillac to search for Tupac and Death Row Records executive Marion “Suge” Knight. He told investigators that he passed a firearm toward the back seat of the vehicle before they located Tupac and Knight. The prosecution said one of the men in the back seat then opened fire. Tupac was stopped…

…cutting travel time between major cities and providing Nigerians with a faster alternative to road transportation. Speaking on the theme, “Developing an Effective Transport System for Nigeria: The Role of Integrated Transportation,” the permanent secretary described transportation as a major driver of economic developm…

…at the airport that other airlines are either unwilling or unable to compete effectively on the route. The post Controversy trails Uyo Airport operations over Ibom Air alleged monopoly appeared first on Tribune Online.

…efforts, prevent further abductions and secure the release of persons still in captivity. The council expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu’s administration for establishing a federal university in Okeho, Kajola Local Government Area, and appealed for adequate funding to enable the institution to operate effe…

…pools without approval from the authorities responsible for their postings. The directive by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation comes as the administration of President Bola Tinubu intensifies its crackdown on fake government agencies, ghost workers and weaknesses in the Federal Government’s…

…to respect due process and avoid any conduct that could be interpreted as politically motivated persecution.In a statement signed by the Council's Secretary General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, the SCSN said El-Rufai is entitled to his fundamental rights as a Nigerian citizen and must be presumed innocent until a court rules oth…

…considerably during the year. According to the company, total equity turned positive at N66.6 billion as of May 31, 2026, compared with negative equity of N17.3 billion a year earlier, marking a significant improvement in its financial position. The company attributed the performance to stronger profitability, discipli…

…sentenced to three years for burglary and five years for robbery, to be served consecutively. The Nigerian national will serve 30% of this sentence before being deported. A restraining order has been put in place in relation to his six victims. Essien was a carer until 9 March, when he was suspended by his employers fo…

…The forum was attended by heads of ministries, departments and agencies, representatives of civil society organisations, professional bodies and other stakeholders. Speaking on the ministerial and non-ministerial accounts of the state, Idris said audit queries and observations were raised based on identified financial…

…According to the police, “Preliminary findings indicated that Bright introduced an initiative known as the Farmer and Consumers Initiative in May 2026. “The suspect allegedly claimed that he had been engaged by certain philanthropists to assist selected groups of farmers with grants of up to ₦3 million each. “The polic…

…and asset freezing. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a media interactive session marking his third year in office. He said the EFCC had established the Fraud Risk Assessment and Control Department (FRAC) to monitor suspicious financial movements and act within 72 hours. “Why must we be waiting for money t…

…require collaboration among the state government, LASPEC, PFAs and pensioners’ representatives. “PenCom will continue to work with the Lagos State Government, LASPEC, PFAs, and representatives of pensioners toward a transparent, orderly, and sustainable resolution of the issues,” the statement added. The commission als…

…is no public interest in the matter and accuse the requester of pursuing political motives. The case has reignited controversy over Tinubu’s past, with opposition parties insisting Nigerians deserve transparency.

…Shehu made the disclosure during a budget defence session before the House of Representatives Committee on Finance. He confirmed that the new remuneration package covers ministers and political office holders, though he did not provide a full breakdown of the proposed figures at the time.As of the time of this report,…

…block security reinforcements from reaching the town. Residents said the bandits were motivated in part by grievances over the alleged maltreatment of Fulani residents by local vigilante groups, and that the emir himself had been a target for abduction during the incursion.Zamfara: About ZurmiZurmi sits along the borde…

…£373,906 and €9.34 million in its 34-month anti-corruption campaign under its Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. The commission also disclosed that it investigated 39,615 cases, filed 14,476 cases in court and received 49,673 petitions between October 2023 and July 2026. Olukoyede, who disclosed the figures while prese…

…because her husband made a 'terrible decision'. According to her, there are more effective punishments for a cheating husband, and divorce isn't one of them. "Someone asked me: "Stella, what if your husband cheats on you or even impregnates another woman? Will you divorce him?" she wrote. I laughed. DIVORCE WHO? Me? D…

…decade may not necessarily be those with the biggest marketing budgets or the most attractive apps, but those that are able to consistently earn the confidence of customers. “Everybody in this industry can build an app,” said Jerry Ehanmo, Director at NorthQuest Finance. “The more difficult thing is building a business…

…while troops simultaneously conducted rescue operations in areas affected by terrorist activities. Onoja said troops rescued two women and two children near Amuda Bridge in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno on Aug. 1. He said the victims had been held since the 2023 farming season before troops rescued and handed th…

…Toke Makinwa on the digital show Toke Moments, the 61-year-old entertainment executive described herself as "very traditional," noting that her strict traditional upbringing heavily influenced her perspective on age hierarchy and respect. "I am very traditional. I was brought up in Ondo by my grandmother. You can't be…