The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost its last remaining seat in the Jigawa State House of Assembly following the defection of its Minority Leader and member representing Birnin Kudu Constituency, Hon. Kabiru Muhammad, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Muhammad formally announced his resignation…

…some of the challenges that are notable and are causing the negative indices to remain high are because some of those programmes do not have the required number of human resources that we need to carry out those functions. “And so, there is a deliberate effort targeted at ensuring robust recruitment of human resources…

…inter-agency work," he said. Kokumo noted that the proliferation of illicit small arms remained one of the biggest drivers of insecurity in Nigeria, linking it to banditry, kidnapping, communal clashes, farmer-herder conflicts, armed robbery and other violent crimes. Officials of NCCSALW setting the recovered weapons o…

…that doing so would send the wrong message while concerns over xenophobic violence remain unresolved. “No right-thinking Nigerian should buy a ticket in regards to the upcoming event of this South African girl coming to perform in Nigeria. Sincerely speaking, if you are normal.” He explained that he had previously stay…

Morayo Afolabi Brown’s husband has shared the unexpected reason he avoided premarital action with the TV hostThe lawyer said the decision was not originally his idea but came after a heartfelt appeal from someone close to his wifeHis candid confession has added a fresh twist to conversations about faith, relationships…

…a total distance of four kilometres, with 3.2 kilometres completed in Oyo East and the remaining 0.8 kilometre in Oyo West. Speaking with journalists after the inspection, the Chairman of Oyo West Local Government, Prince Akeem Olukitibi, praised Governor Makinde for prioritising road infrastructure across the state. H…

…of Finance at the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), made the remarks in Kano on Thursday while reacting to the approval of the project. He said the intervention demonstrated President Tinubu’s commitment to the growth and economic advancement of the North, noting that the project would signif…

…back in old age. She wrote: 'Woman to woman, I say this again. 'The minute you choose to remain in an unhappy, abusive marriage, it means you have decided to forgive your partner for whatever he has done to you in the past. 'I will never encourage that victim mentality of "some men will suffer in old age because they w…

…that holding a valid U.S. visa does not automatically determine how long they can remain in the country.The embassy urged international visitors to verify their authorised period of stay through their electronic arrival record after entering the United States

…justice for victims of s3xual violence. "He further urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the Police without delay. by Linda Ikeji at 30/07/2026 8:16 AM | Share this Story

…school, according to Oprah Daily. Current students will still be able to complete the remainder of their schooling with uninterrupted financial support. While operations will be run by local officials, Winfrey will still continue her support with a new scholarship program, set to begin after OWLAG's students have gradu…

…different directions. I escaped with my children to another village, while those who remained behind were k!lled."Why did they attack us? What is our offence? We are living in fear because we don't know whether they will come back again. We are worried that this may not be the end."We are deeply pained by the death of…

…fell by 14.41 per cent to $31.54 billion, relative to $36.85 billion in 2024.” Europe remained the major source of the export earnings where Spain led the region in purchases of Nigeria’s crude oil. The CBN stated: “By continent, Europe remained the major destination for Nigeria’s crude oil export, accounting for $14.6…

…he was prepared to “wrestle his opponents to the finish,” Atiku said the President’s remarks betrayed the desperation of a leader struggling under the weight of his administration’s failures. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former Vice Presi…

…also covers people whose visas have expired, even if they have pending applications to remain in the country. Hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals overstay U.S. visas each year. Many remain in legal limbo while awaiting decisions on visa extensions, green card applications or other immigration benefits, often hol…

…explained that Adeyemi could not be produced before the committee as directed because he remained in lawful custody under a subsisting court order. “The Nigeria Police Force may not be able to produce the suspect as requested in view of the subsisting warrant. The Nigeria Police Force recognises the constitutional over…

…for small and medium-scale enterprises, the bank emphasised that peer-to-peer learning remains a critical driver for navigating operational hurdles in African markets. The Head of SMEs, Partnerships and Collaborations at Ecobank Nigeria, Omoboye Odu, noted, “Entrepreneurs learn best from the experiences of those who ha…

…the cost of supporting an expanding loan book, even as the non-performing loan ratio remained unchanged at 4.7 per cent. Interest income rose 33.8 per cent to N223.58bn, driven by growth in loans and investment securities, while net interest income increased 41 per cent to N137.39bn, despite a 23.6 per cent increase in…

…and predictable government policies. Dangote also emphasised that policy consistency remains the most important factor in attracting investment, stressing that frequent policy reversals undermine investor confidence more than the absence of incentives. “If Nigeria is to achieve sustainable growth and become a trillion-…

…last year. Despite ongoing operational and macroeconomic pressures, cost increases remained contained below revenue growth. Total production cost of sales edged up 8.29 per cent to N924.31bn, primarily driven by fuel and power consumption of N384.49bn and raw material costs of N225.41bn. Selling and administrative expe…

…hammer throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday, but insists she remains motivated to return stronger after the setback, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Olatoye finished eighth with a best throw of 63.27m, unable to challenge the leading contenders in a high-quality final dominated by Canada’s Camryn Roge…

…sports, vocational training, and employment, arguing that empowering young people remains the most reliable path to a prosperous and peaceful society.The statement read:"As representatives of the youth constituency, we celebrate this milestone with our Executive Chairman and commend her unwavering commitment to buildin…

…of litigation have been reported in other districts, though not all progressed to or remained in court. Coverage across states remains fragmented, and no official consolidated national figure for all pending suits has been published.APC in court over senatorial primary results Photo uploads final list of governorship c…

…He stated further that there would be greater transparency and security, as consignments remain tracked and secured throughout their journey under customs control. “This workshop is therefore convened to engage our stakeholders on the procedures, responsibilities, and expectations under the Electronic Cargo Tracking Sy…

…for his ego. 'When he abused me emotionally, I endured. 'When he abused me verbally, I remained silent. 'When he cheated over and over again, I convinced myself that a good wife keeps her home together. 'I didn't complain. 'I didn't expose him. 'I kept hoping that if I became an even better wife, he would finally becom…