The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission on Tuesday handed over 20 resettlement housing units to families of internally displaced persons affected by recurrent flooding in Benue State. The Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, Sadiq Yelwa, stated this during the inauguration of the project at…

…where he was serving. The command's spokesperson, Musa Mohammed, who confirmed the development to Punch on Tuesday, July 28, said detectives have launched a discreet investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the corps member's d3ath. "The police have launched a discreet investigation into the incident. T…

…“May this Oke-Aku usher in a year of abundant harvests, prosperity, harmony and greater development across Ezza land. May our heritage continue to unite us, and may the bonds of brotherhood grow even stronger,” Chima stated. The Chairman of Ebonyi State Traditional Rulers Council, HRH Eze Charles Mkpuma (Ezeburugbala I…

…the continent to varying economic conditions, investment climates and capital market development, noting that several countries, including Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, were excluded from the ranking due to insufficient reliable data. Nigeria’s decline in millionaire numbers underscores the impact of pr…

…Office, State Fire Service, Ministries of Environment, Physical Planning and Urban Development, Works and Infrastructure, the Nigeria Police Force and the Ifo Local Government Water and Environmental Sanitation Department, immediately mobilised to the scene. He noted that contractors working on projects within the Akut…

DNN FactCheck, the verification platform of the Development News Network and Media Foundation, has been selected as one of only two Nigerian organisations to receive technical and technological support under a European Union-backed initiative aimed at strengthening election fact-checking and countering disinformation.…

…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…