…Tuesday as the G100 political movement and the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives agreed to deepen collaboration aimed at challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The development followed a meeting between a delegation of the G100, led by its Convener, Salihu Lukman, and members of the House…

…and Fortis Global Insurance led the decliners. Sectoral performance was largely negative, with the banking sector recording the biggest decline of 1.82 per cent. The consumer goods and oil and gas sectors also closed lower by 0.03 per cent and 0.01 per cent respectively. The insurance sector, however, gained marginally…

…tier of government to the grassroots, making the presence of chairmen essential for effective administration and prompt response to the needs of the people. According to him, “Local government councils are the closest government to the grassroots. The chairmen must remain on ground and listen to the demands of the peop…

…the name of mob action is guilty of murder. There’s no exception,” he stated. The directive comes amid growing concerns over mob attacks across Nigeria, including the reported killing of 25-year-old University of Jos graduate Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as Ibee, in Jos. Disu urged Nigerians to hand suspected crimina…

…of people working corporate jobs. She noted that some employees with seemingly attractive salaries still struggle with their personal expenses and may find it difficult to support a family. ‘So who exactly is poor?’ – Lady Asks The lady pointed out that earning a high salary does not necessarily translate into financia…

…that the signing is “not a mere ceremony” or simply “putting ink on paper,” but a substantive commitment. Sowore signs the peace Accord. CREDIT: Channels TV The National Peace Committee, chaired by former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has facilitated similar accords in previous election cycles to…

…from opposing political parties begin to descend on every state holding a competitive election?What happens when each party seeks to match political power with political power, governmental influence with governmental influence, and mobilisation with counter-mobilisation?Such a development would not strengthen our demo…

…Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke-Davido's uncle-claiming he dances too much to govern effectively. In retaliation, Davido posted an alleged copy of Okpebholo's WASSCE results showing multiple 'D7' grades and questioned the governor's capacity to write his own social media statements. Despite facing backlash from critics w…

…on Instagram!Voter inducement claims and currency concernsOrganisers described the initiative as a grassroots support scheme aimed at providing direct financial relief to women across the state. However, commentators on social media were less charitable, with many characterising the distribution as a thinly veiled atte…

…then reportedly proposed that Buhari choose his wife as a Christian alternative, but Buhari reportedly refused to work with a female running mate.Religious leaders were eventually drawn into the standoff before Tinubu put forward Yemi Osinbajo, who was serving as his Attorney-General in Lagos and is a Christian. Buhari…

…“I hereby formally tender my resignation as Director-General of the OK Movement, effective immediately. “This decision will enable me to devote the necessary time and energy to my campaign for the Kogi East Senatorial District, where I am the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.” Ameh said his resignation…

…now be made public. “We deeply appreciate US Attorney Pirro and the DOJ’s renewed motivation to release these documents, and we agree with Judge Howell. This case has been pending for three years. The time to release the Tinubu drug-trafficking files is now,” he wrote. According to him, US’s strategic interests with Ni…

…claiming that Lagos, Rivers and Anambra were specifically mentioned in an alleged directive. Senta alleges campaign restrictions According to Senta, the alleged instruction is that Obi and the NDC should not be allowed to campaign in any state, with particular attention on the three states. He claimed that security age…

…who are more of the same.” The National Peace Committee is a non-governmental initiative established in 2014 ahead of the 2015 general elections. It comprises eminent elder statesmen and women who facilitate peaceful and credible elections primarily through the signing of Peace Accords at national and sub-national leve…

…consistently outpaces the available places each year.Under the new system, prospective applicants from these three countries must first enter a ballot before they can lodge a visa application. Australia launches a new ballot system for foreigners applying for a work and holiday visa. Photo MediaImagesThe process is des…

…by the agency spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Tuesday, said the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (retd.), disclosed this while addressing journalists in Lagos on Tuesday. Marwa described the operation as one of the most significant narcotics investigations undertaken by the agenc…

…through months of planning, intelligence-led operations, inter-agency coordination, effective communication and continuous assessment of emerging threats and, above all, through the confidence that citizens place in the institutions established to serve them. “Security should never be viewed as an event. It is a proces…

…criminal outside the law will face criminal prosecution. The IGP gave this directive in a video message on social media. According to the IGP, the directive became expedient amid growing cases of extrajudicial k!llings and the circulation of videos showing alleged mob attacks across the country. He made reference to re…

…for their sustained collaboration. This achievement will enhance port competitiveness, improve vessel turnaround and schedule reliability, reduce costs and strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global maritime economy. “We will sustain this momentum and ensure Nigeria remains a safe, secure and competitive destination f…

…linked to sabotage. "I wonder why some people take pleasure in conjuring unfounded narratives and circulating them, thereby creating unnecessary tension and bad blood. This is so unfair," Ezeh said. He urged members of the public to disregard the claims, describing them as baseless. He explained that Okechi had earlier…

…social media influencer, as he attempted to flee the country. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), disclosed this while addressing journalists in Lagos on Tuesday 18th August 2026. According to Marwa, the operation began with the interception of a consignment of 184.50 kil…

…building a swimwear line that emphasises stylish, feminine designs promoting body positivity. The brand has gained traction for its focus on flattering, accessible pieces. She also owns a company called Key Influencer Agency.Education and backgroundAlyssa attended the State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota after gra…

…conditions, prompting it to open a further investigation into possible anti-competitive practices in the sector. The findings followed a cross-border study conducted by the FCCPC’s Anticompetitive Practices Department in response to widespread complaints over the high cost of cement. In a statement issued on Tuesday by…

…known as Davido, has declared that Senator Francis Fadahunsi and House of Representatives member Oluwole Oke will not return to the National Assembly, reacting to a social media post predicting the lawmakers’ political future. Davido made the remark on Tuesday in response to a post on X by a […] The post APC’s Fadahuns…

…40-page field reports compiled after a three-month cross-border study by its Anticompetitive Practices Department (ACP). “Concerns were raised over the comparatively high retail price of cement in Nigeria compared with other markets, despite the country’s substantial limestone deposits, significant domestic production…