…This was as the Federal Government, 36 states and 774 local governments shared a cumulative N93.216tn as revenue from the Federation Account between 2017 and 2025, with more than half of the amount distributed in the three years following the economic reforms introduced by the Federal Government in 2023. These figures…

…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 metres of roads, were flagged off with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Dev…

…has called on the Federal Government to translate macro-economic gains into higher productivity, more jobs and improved living standards, adding that businesses and the purchasing power of the average Nigerian still remain under pressure. The post Reforms: Purchasing power, businesses still under pressure, CPPE tells F…

…- Report About one in four paternity tests conducted by Smart DNA Nigeria returned negative results in its 2025/2026 reporting period, its latest annual DNA Testing Report has revealed. The company, in a statement on Sunday, August 24, 2026 in Lagos, said the report confirmed that 23.6 per cent of recorded paternity te…

…a tree, in what was suspected to be suicide. Following the report, a team of police operatives led by the Divisional Crime Officer (DCO), Tede Division, immediately proceeded to the scene. Police personnel photographed the scene and subsequently lowered the body from the tree. The family of the deceased reportedly requ…

…collaboration among security agencies and local vigilantes in tackling criminal activities, disrupting kidnapping networks and preventing violent criminals from operating freely across the country. by Linda Ikeji at 23/08/2026 11:26 PM | Share this Story

…engage in transactions through Binance involving the listed entities after the respective effective dates."Any transactions attempted on or after these dates, may be held and subject to a compliance review," Binance said. The exchange said restrictions may be applied to affected wallets while reviews are ongoing, addin…

…against detained French filmmakers Togo's government says it has "serious and corroborative evidence" against two French documentary filmmakers and their Togolese fixer, who have been detained in the West African country since late July.The government's statement was its first public comment on the case involving Gaël…

…from the scene and deposited at a hospital for further examination. Police detectives are currently working to establish the identity of the victim and determine the circumstances surrounding the k!lling. Efforts are also ongoing to trace and apprehend the perpetrators responsible for the gruesome act. The police said…

…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 allegedly linked to the supply of the cannabi…

…divisions had weakened the PDP, which he attributed to the influence of APC operatives working to destabilise Adeleke from within. Okwuosa explains Adeleke's defining move that secured his victory in the Osun gubernatorial election. Photo Adeleke>He said by switching to Accord while retaining his status as sitting gove…

…Nigerians’ economic hardships for electoral gain, instead of proposing a viable alternative to the government’s current reform programme. Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, said in a statement that Atiku had earlier called for the removal of the petrol subsidy, describing t…

…the flight ticket,” he said, citing the high cost of domestic air travel during festive periods as another consequence of elevated energy and transportation costs. Okonkwo also claimed that Atiku’s administration would seek to make Nigeria a net exporter of refined petroleum products by the time it takes office in 2027…

…river obstacles restricting their movement and enhance their mobility for criminal activities against vulnerable communities. Acting on the intelligence, troops of Sector 2 conducted a covert operation along identified areas of interest and intercepted the three canoes while they were being transported to their intende…

…but pushed back on reports that other residents had been taken alongside him. "The narrative of attacks within the past 24 hours is far from the truth; nothing of such," He added that security operatives were working urgently to locate and rescue the royal father.The police boss said rescue efforts were "in top gear,"…

…legislature. Oladiji has also denied the allegations, describing them as politically motivated by lawmakers who failed to secure re-election after the party’s primaries. Sources at the meeting told Vanguard that the party persuaded the lawmakers to maintain the status quo. “The meeting was basically to appeal to both s…

…his long-standing commitment to party discipline and his position against anti-party activities. According to the former governor, he had also held consultations with his brother and close political confidant, Vice President Kashim Shettima, before making the decision. He further recalled his recent meeting with Presid…

…journalists on Sunday, Adeola described Hassan’s death as “a monumental loss to the creative and entertainment industry.” He stressed that the actor’s death was a loss to his family, Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole. “I am greatly saddened by the death of a brother who believed and worked assiduously for my cause and…

…ordinary citizens. “That is why the fight against insecurity must be treated as a collective responsibility. The consequences of insecurity affect everyone, regardless of political affiliation,” he said. Usman acknowledged the right of opposition politicians to express their views but urged them to ensure that their in…

…Kalu and Nkwonta a 14-day ultimatum to apologise over what it described as anti-party activities. The party had earlier condemned statements attributed to Kalu and Nkwonta in support of Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The State Working Committee of the party, at a meeting…

…Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is an insult to the collective intelligence of Nigerians navigating global economic headwinds. Dare warned that Atiku’s desperation will fail during the 2027 presidential election. Posting on X, the presidential spokesman wrote: “True leadership requires the courage…

…of OPWS, said both missions were triggered by credible intelligence on criminal groups active along the Jortar–Atume axis and within Logo Local Government Area.As reported by Daily Trust, Zubairu confirmed the operations in a statement issued on Sunday, August 23, 2026.Bandit killed along Jortar–Atume axisIn the first…

…1, he (Matawalle) will be responsible for: Security Architecture for Campaign Activities thereby ensuring the safety of candidates, campaign officials, and supporters nationwide. “Also, he will be in charge of Intelligence and Risk Assessment by Working with security agencies to provide threat analysis and mitigation f…

…political affairs. Ngoforo made the call shortly after the flag-off of RHGN’s campaign activities for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday. He argued that seeking external influence in domestic political matters could portray a presidential aspirant as unwilling to face democratic comp…

…in all its manifestations and place the interests of humanity, Nigeria and the respective states above personal, partisan and sectional interests. Osun election: Banditry in Nigeria affecting our democracy – Osita Okechukwu