…Ibadan, the state capital, by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, decried the state government handling of matters relating to the welfare and well-being of the citizens beyond the usual claims of regular payments of salary and pension as well as some cosmetic projects being made possible by the federal government…

…in advancing the global road safety agenda. He informed the assembly that the Federal Government has continued to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Federal Road Safety Corps through strategic reforms, deployment of technology-driven enforcement systems, improved emergency response mechanisms and enhanced pub…

…John Keba, has been arrested for attempting to sell his friend's motorcycle in Ika Local Government Area of Delta State. The Owa Youth Vigilante (OYV) recovered a suspected stolen DayLong motorcycle and handed the suspect to the Police at the Owa-Oyibu Divisional Headquarters for further investigation. According to the…

…state. The battalion, which will be located in Omu Aran, headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area, is expected to increase the deployment of troops and military hardware to enhance security operations, especially in communities affected by rising cases of kidnappings and bandit attacks. Kwara State Governor, Abdu…

…diet, more than twice the proportion recorded in Asia. The agencies urged African governments to prioritise reforms in the animal-source food sector, describing it as the region’s most expensive food group. The report also blamed worsening food insecurity on climate-related shocks and conflicts across the continent. “C…

…room in one of the buildings within the Minister's country home in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State According to Anita, a physiotherapist from Benue State, rumours began circulating online on June 24, 2026 claiming that Mary had passed away. The next day, June 25, Mary herself stepped forward to cl…

The Federal Government on Tuesday said the highest financial bidder would not automatically emerge as the winner of an oil block in the ongoing 2025 Licensing Round, insisting that technical competence and operational capability would play a decisive role in determining successful bidders. Speaking at the 2025 Commerci…

…July 2026 at about 1400hrs, operatives attached to Garin Alkali Division, Bursari Local Government Area, arrested one Habu Haruna, 24 years old, of Rainikunu Garu Dole Village, Bursari LGA, for allegedly luring and raping a seven-year-old girl in a nearby bush," the statement read. "The victim was immediately rushed to…

…journalists on Tuesday, Anyaso said, “The crux of the matter is that the Federal Government gave a waiver for the recruitment of 426 staff, a figure which the Governing Council also approved and directed the then Vice-Chancellor/Management to strictly adhere to in conducting the employment exercise. “Ironically, appoin…

The Actors Guild of Nigeria has appealed to governments, corporate organisations, development partners and non-governmental organisations to support the maiden African Children’s Film Festival 2026, describing the initiative as a strategic investment in nurturing the next generation of African filmmakers and storytelle…

…Anastasio Somoza. "There won't be any more elections here for them to try to seize the government and seize power," Ortega said to his supporters. "The days when parties backed by the Yankees (United States) and the Somocistas would return to power are over - never again," he added, in the 80-year-old's first public ap…

…humanoid robots become so productive that scarcity itself starts to disappear, leaving governments to rethink how people earn an income. Musk said the explosion in AI and robotics won't simply automate repetitive work. He believes it could eventually produce more goods and services than people could reasonably consume.…

…further specifics regarding the proposed ceasefire terms.Concurrently, two Pakistani government sources indicated that Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, making his second trip to Islamabad in less than a week, requested that Pakistan resume its role as a mediator in the conflict between Iran and the United Sta…

…man, Nsikak Joshua and arrested four suspects over alleged murder in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Tuesday. According to John, the incident was reported to the police on July 14, 2026, by the victim’s 52-year-old…

Borno State Government has warned that rising insecurity and renewed school abductions could reverse the gains recorded in the education sector, while urging parents not to allow security concerns to stop them from enrolling and keeping their children in school. The appeal was made during the state's education summit t…

…Memorandum of Understanding guiding the transition process from the state to the Federal Government by excluding workers whose names appeared on the agreed nominal roll. They urged the hospital to ensure the enrolment of all eligible workers on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System without discriminat…

…occupation of the vacant Alara of Aramoko-Ekiti stool gathers momentum, the Ekiti State government has directed the kingmakers to embrace Ifa consultation to produce an acceptable candidate. The government ruled out voting by kingmakers to produce the candidate among the three aspirants shortlisted out of the eight con…

The Lagos State Government has intensified its grassroots environmental awareness campaign, urging residents to adopt proper waste disposal habits as part of efforts to tackle flooding, improve public health and create a cleaner environment. The renewed appeal was made on Friday during a stakeholders’ environmental enl…

…awardeesBeyond automatic civil service placement, Otu said those who prefer not to enter government employment would not be left without support. He disclosed that such beneficiaries would receive access to entrepreneurship training, skills acquisition programmes or take-off grants to help them start businesses of thei…

…in their cars and in hospital lounges while treating patients. We need the Federal Government to release funds so the Chief Medical Director can complete the renovation immediately. “The building has been locked for almost 18 months, but it has not been completed because of lack of funding. We need the government to in…

The Bauchi State Government has inaugurated a seven-member committee to oversee the screening and distribution of starter packs and grants to 1,250 youths and women trained under its Innovative and Integrated Agricultural Value Chain and Agribusiness Programme. Speaking during the inauguration, the Commissioner for Agr…

…the eligibility requirements for the beauty pageant. In August 2024, the South African government stated that Adetshina's mother, at the time the contestant was a finalist in the Miss South Africa competition, may have been involved in identity theft. Adetshina was later accepted an invitation to compete in the Miss Un…

…the recent school abduction in Oyo State.APM chieftain, Olufemi Ajadi, condemned the government's inaction following the incident, emphasising the need for accountability.Ajadi also called for stronger collaboration and decentralisation in security operations to combat rising violence and crime.

…social media reports about General Christopher Musa's future in officeThe Federal Government described the resignation claims as malicious and entirely fabricated, calling them a threat to public trustOfficials urged Nigerians and media organisations to confirm information through official channels before sharing or pu…

…on the streets after he met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace to become the head of government following Starmer’s departure. The monarch’s fourth prime minister since he acceded to the throne in 2022, and Britain’s seventh in just over a decade, Burnham said the country needed to show the world it could “regain st…