The Olukere of Odo Oja, Ikere Ekiti, Oba Ayodele Obasoyin, has inaugurated the Arede Dynasty Foundation in honour of his late mother, Madam Omojolagbe Apempe, popularly known as Eye Rede, who died 10 years ago at the age of 98. Obasoyin, who described his late mother as an epitome of love and kindness during her lifeti…

…asserted that the future of the African continent depends on the dismantling of xenophobic barriers. Speaking at the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation (KMF) Winter Seminar on July 23, Mupita framed migration as a fundamental characteristic of the African identity, urging South […] The post MTN CEO, Ralph Mupita, advocates f…

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…commenting, a member of the Board of Directors of DNN Media Foundation, Wemimo Adewuni-Obiwale, said the selection reflected growing confidence in the organisation’s contribution to Nigeria’s information ecosystem. “This partnership is a strong affirmation of DNN Media’s unwavering commitment to credible journalism, fa…

Global oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday as renewed peace talks between the United States and Iran eased fears of prolonged supply disruptions in the Middle East, with Brent dropping below $84 per barrel after trading above $100 last week. Data from Oilprice.com showed that Brent, the global oil benchmark, declined fr…

…Disu, to produce Adeyemi before the panel by noon on Wednesday. The committee is probing how the PFIPC, despite not being established 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. Chai…

…that says we have identified an existential threat to the Nigerian state and we are mobilising every element of state power at our disposal to defeat it,” he said. The retired general also emphasised that troop welfare remained inseparable from military effectiveness. “Equipment matters. I know from personal experience…

…fatalities,” he said. Technical Adviser to the Lagos State Safety Commission, Seun Awojobi, said the engagement was aimed at developing practical and implementable solutions to strengthen construction safety, facility management and occupational health across Lagos. According to him, the state’s rapid urbanisation, cha…

The Lagos Island Local Government has completed the reconstruction of four roads and disbursed N100m in grants to small businesses, artisans and youth entrepreneurs in the first year of the current administration, as part of efforts to improve infrastructure and stimulate economic activities in the council area. The pr…

…concern that despite the presence of security agencies, including the military, police, Mobile Police and Agro-Rangers, the attacks persisted. "I do not know whether the security personnel on the ground are not enough. There should be a deliberate effort by the government to enforce the Anti-Open Grazing Prohibition an…

…“We also insist on a new Constitution that reflects true federalism and shall mobilise the people to vote for a presidential candidate that will give the people of Nigeria a new Constitution,” Olaitan stated. On the 2027 general elections, the regional leaders reaffirmed their earlier position that the presidency shoul…

…South African singer Tyla’s Lagos 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 nationw…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has directed all Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance yet to register with the commission to do so immediately following a Federal High Court judgment affirming its statutory powers to designate and register such entities. The directive was contained in a state…

The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, in a combined operation with men of the Nigerian Army, has discovered a four-bedroom bungalow used as a cannabis warehouse in a residential building in the Illushi Community in Esan South East Local Government Area. The state NDLEA Commander, Mitchell O…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday formally unveiled the 9.3-kilometre Ede dual carriageway, declaring that the project met high construction standards. In his address at the event, the governor described the road as strategic to the Ede community, noting that it links major residential areas, schools, ma…

The Federal Government has identified seven common mistakes that could cost Nigerians opportunities to secure public service jobs, urging applicants to follow official recruitment procedures and avoid falling victim to fraudsters. The advice was contained in a public awareness post published by the Federal Character Co…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has named some newly constructed government buildings 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 t…

The wife of Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has congratulated her husband, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on his 66th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader whose life exemplifies courage and compassion. In a birthday message she made on Tuesday, the Anambra first lady expressed joy, saying it has been a privilege s…

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…killed, assaulted or had their businesses looted in what it described as a wave of xenophobic attacks and targeted violence. “Nigerians in the diaspora deserve to live with dignity and safety, not in fear,” he stated.

Uganda’s Minister of Health on Tuesday declared the country Ebola-free following the East African nation’s latest outbreak of the viral haemorrhagic disease, which infected 20 people and claimed two lives. Uganda has experienced multiple Ebola outbreaks since 2000, when it recorded its first epidemic. However, health o…

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Command, Ahmed Sanusi, has ordered the orderly room trial of four police officers accused of abandoning their duty posts and extorting ₦52,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN). Th…

BRT Content creator Onyinyechi Nwachukwu, popularly known as Darkskinned Ella, has revealed that her decision to quit her 9-to-5 job was influenced by experiences that unfolded after she returned from an international trip to Zanzibar. The 24-year-old made the disclosure in a post shared on her Instagram page on Tuesda…

As more Nigerians seek employment abroad, finding employers willing to recruit international workers remains a major hurdle. However, a review of official recruitment portals by PUNCH Online identified several government-backed employers and organisations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and Germany that either o…

…the activities of armed terrorists at Karkata Village. The joint security team swiftly mobilised to the scene but encountered the terrorists before reaching the affected community. The troops immediately engaged the assailants with heavy volume of fire, forcing them to abandon a kidnapped woman and flee into the surrou…