…are pleading with him to help us,” she said. Responding on behalf of the government, Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, said a panel of inquiry set up after the earlier protest had submitted its report, with a white paper now guiding implementation. “When you came here last time, I reported you…

…ushering in the next phase of our journey together," he wrote. "Should you wish to retain the status quo and reject this proposal we still have our planned expansion of the Forward programme (development funds) of $2.7 billion as previously presented. "In total for the upcoming cycle starting as of January 1, 2027, eac…

…FIFA insisted the referee's decision was correctly applied under its interpretation of the protocol used during the tournament. In a statement, FIFA said its interpretation of the "mistaken identity" rule had been applied consistently throughout the World Cup."There were two instances in which a player was mistakenly i…

…6. Ukraine Power Index (PwrIndx): 0.3691 2026 ranking movement: Stable Ukraine retained sixth place as it continues to bolster its armed forces amid ongoing security challenges. 5. Spain Power Index (PwrIndx): 0.3247 2026 ranking movement: Down Spain slipped in the latest rankings but remains one of Europe’s leading mi…

…which was open and free to transit before the war. Tehran has insisted it will retain control of the crucial conduit for energy shipments going forward, and has also announced plans to collect fees for passage — a stance Washington vehemently opposes. The Hormuz closure has only lent greater significance to the Red Sea…

…in recognition of their outstanding creativity, originality and an artistic interpretation of the competition theme. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of CAP PLC, ably represented by the Company Secretary and General Counsel Olutola Bella, described the initiative as an extension of the company's commitment…

…major concerns. “We were completely unaware of this proposal and have no substantive details, including what the proposition actually is, and what conditions are attached,” it said in a statement on Wednesday. “Based on the limited information, we are deeply concerned about the lack of process and governance to get to…

…more development projects across its mandate areas.” Yelwa applauded the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the Benue State Government, traditional rulers and other stakeholders for supporting the initiative. In his speech, the SGF, who was represented by the Director of Engineering an…

…official Dimeji Gbadebo told Vanguard he was unaware of the allegations and requested details, assuring that the company would issue an official response after reviewing the matter. Efforts to obtain comments from Hapag-Lloyd were unsuccessful. A company official said he was not authorised to comment and referred enqui…

…and void.The judge also granted all the reliefs sought by Seplat, including the interpretation of Sections 4(1), 6(6)(b), 88(2) and 251(1)(n) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), affirming that only courts of competent jurisdiction can determine civil liability and award compensation. The post Court voids Reps’ N72.6…

Sunday Igboho spoke for the first time about what he says happened inside his Ibadan home during the DSS raid in July 2021Igboho alleged that DSS operatives brought a 'fake herbalist' to perform rituals in an attempt to find him during the operationThe activist said he stayed inside the house throughout the raid, but t…

…with New World Wealth. Despite the sharp erosion in private wealth, Nigeria retained its position as Africa’s fourth-largest hub for dollar millionaires, with 7,200 millionaires, 20 centi-millionaires (individuals with investable wealth of at least $100 million) and three billionaires, trailing only South Africa, Egypt…

…man died in the collapse. In an operational update on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the agency deployed emergency personnel and heavy rescue equipment to support ongoing operations following a directive by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. He said LASEMA was working alongside t…

…either online through the NIRSAL portal or in person at a NIRSAL branch.Provide your details, including your name, email, and BVN.After registration, log in anytime using your email or phone number and password to check your loan status.NIRSAL loan application process and other requirementsThere are two ways to apply f…

…signed between both countries. Ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump dismissed suggestions that he required Israeli intelligence regarding the “Kolang Mountain” facility, insisting that the US already had complete knowledge of the site. He further claimed that previ…

…by law, allegedly secured office accommodation in Phase III of the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja and received a budgetary allocation of N1.32bn in the 2026 Appropriation Act. Chairman of the committee, Yusuf Gagdi, said Adeyemi’s appearance had become necessary because of the gravity of the allegations and the i…

…military equipment, maintenance and modernisation. He said the current pattern of budgetary releases to the armed forces reflected misplaced priorities despite the worsening security situation across the country. Irabor said, “Furthermore, over three-quarters of Nigeria’s total defence budget is consumed by personnel c…

…of experience. It is the season when public achievements may be assessed with greater detachment, ambitions gradually surrender to reflection, and the enduring consequences of one’s actions become clearer. For those who have devoted their lives to the service of their communities and country, such milestones deserve no…

…Street. The council also said work continues on the renovation of the old council secretariat and the reconstruction of the Gbobaniyi Fish Market along Adeniji Adele Road. As part of its economic support initiatives, the administration said it provided N100m in grants to small and medium-scale enterprises, artisans and…

…is aimed at motivating the defending champions as they begin their campaign to retain the continental title. The Super Falcons are to receive $5,000 for each goal they score during the group stage of the competition. The incentive is also expected to increase as the team progresses into the knockout stages. The announc…

…creating a new company to manage the commercial rights of both tournaments, with FIFA retaining majority ownership while private investors could own up to 30 percent.The Times reported that potential investors have already been briefed on the proposal, with Thrive Capital, led by Joshua Kushner, expected to head the in…

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…to affordable petroleum products. Presenting DAPPMAN’s position, its Executive Secretary, Olufemi Adewole, urged the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to establish clear operating-stock guidelines as provided under Section 182 of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). He said the guid…

…showing that liquidity in the economy continued to grow despite the CBN's tight monetary policyThe increase was mainly driven by higher domestic assets, savings, and time deposits, while cash held outside the banking system declinedThe growth in money supply comes after the CBN retained the MPR, although analysts warn…

…concert amid renewed concerns over alleged xenophobic attacks. Stay with us for full details of each story as the day unfolds. 1. Ibrahim Mbaya, five things to know about slain UniJos student The death of 25-year-old Ibrahim Pilasar Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee”, has sparked nationwide outrage after he allegedly die…