…necessity for the Islamic Republic of Iran." The United States on Monday lifted the sanctions on Iranian oil till August 21, 2026, stressing that the temporary suspension is to make Iran to produce, sell and deliver crude oil and related products. The US attributed the move to Iran’s commitment in ongoing negotiations…

…Director-General of the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS), Dr Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, who led an enforcement team, said the facility posed a serious risk to schoolchildren and nearby residents. "This is very serious. When you talk about a school, there are many children there. Anything can happen, so we have to s…

…to intensify market surveillance, investigate product hoarding and diversion, and sanction operators found manipulating the market. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, gave the directive at an emergency stakeholders' engagement on rising LPG prices, following deliberations with regulators,…

…cut off, especially during the rainy season. Residents who commended Governor Uba Sani's rural transformation drive described the bridge as a critical lifeline that has restored access to markets, healthcare facilities and farmlands. Before the intervention, the collapsed bridge made movement extremely difficult during…

…achieving net-zero emissions and building climate-resilient economies. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Climate Group on Monday in London during the 2026 London Climate Action Week, marking the state's admission into the global coalition. The move reinforces Lagos State's comm…

The decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to name June 12 as Nigeria's "Democracy Day" was motivated by self-serving politics,

…proof of evidence. At the resumed proceedings, prosecution counsel, Abba Mohammed, SAN, informed the court that the amended charge and supplementary proof of evidence had been filed on June 22, 2026. Responding, defence counsel, Abdul Mohammed, SAN, confirmed that the amended charge had been served on the defence. In o…

…political environment and strengthen democratic participation. Also speaking, Iyabo Obasanjo, the Ogun Central Senatorial candidate for the party, insisted that the party will work for the progress of the people. Iyabo argued that while the state is known as the industrial capital of Nigeria, the impact and effect is n…

…to exercise restraint, promote dialogue, and prioritize national cohesion over partisan positioning, Ohanaeze: “Disassociates the Igbo nation from calls for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; “Reaffirms recognition of ongoing federal infrastructure interventions in the Southeast; “Commends efforts aimed at…

By Davies Iheamnachor, PORT HARCOURT: Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have called for a close monitoring of accountability mechanisms in the operations of Host Community Development Trusts, HCDTs, in the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA. The stakeholders said sustained oversight was critical to ensurin…

…report indicated that over 8,000 children had been recruited by Boko Haram and thousands more affected by terror-related violence and exploitation in northern Nigeria. Thus, whether one focuses on the current video itself or not, the larger question it raises should concern every Nigerian. How does a child become profi…

…system in Damakusa, Kwali, powers grain processing and cold storage for over three thousand residents. Similar grain and cold storage processing networks have been deployed in northern hubs, including a 50kW facility in Namu, Plateau State; a 30kW installation in Magya/Dzwajiwo, Kwara State; a 75kW system in Edo Baba,…

…INEC chairman, as a Professor of Law and a well-respected Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, to use his wealth of experience and knowledge to resolve this lingering issue surrounding President Tinubu's eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential poll. According to the group, the need for INEC to make clarifications has…

…sit-at-home order enforced in parts of the South-East. "Nobody should joke with the thousands of South-East people who were killed in the process. He has not been honest with our people. People sit at home every Monday, and he has not spoken against it. "He simply wants to become President by all means, and that is not…

…National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, at the Commission's headquarters in Abuja. The proposed partnership is expected to provide pension coverage for an estimated nine million transport workers operating across motor parks, interstate…

…restoration of gratuity was commendable, the government must address the plight of thousands of retirees who were denied the benefit despite that there was no law abolishing it. Ajaero spoke on the sidelines of the just concluded 114th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, where he also…

…upload results as required. ''We intend to take all necessary steps to expose this malfeasance. The truth behind this flawed electoral system will be laid bare globally. "I have instructed our polling unit agents and Local Government Area collation agents not to sign any documents that may compromise our position. The…

…not disparaging a people. Persons who choose to exploit political correctness or partisanship in the issue may not be helping Ndi Igbo in the long run. History offers numerous examples of societies transformed by deliberate diaspora investment. Israel, China, India, Ireland, Armenia and South Korea all benefited immens…

…by the rain. "We lost several goods, mostly grains, amounting to hundreds of thousands of naira. "We are calling on the government to come to our aid. "We depend on what we make from our petty trading in this market to fend for our families and pay our children's school fees. "We will face difficult times if no help co…

…plans to introduce a "Waste Police" as part of efforts to enforce environmental sanitation laws and stop the dumping of refuse on roads across the state. A statement by the Lagos state Government said the government also declared zero tolerance for waste disposal on Lagos roads, following a directive by Governor Babaji…

…axis, on June 15, 2026, at approximately 10:48 a.m., intercepted a gold-coloured Nissan Maxima vehicle with registration number FKJ 666 KA during routine patrol operations. “Consequently, two male suspects identified as Ibrahim Mohammed Dabban and Ndako Sulaimon, both residents of the Sabo area of Sagamu, Ogun State, w…

…must conduct themselves responsibly and within the confines of the law to preserve its sanctity and maintain public peace.

…thanksgiving service held in honour of Akpe at the RCCG regional headquarters along Sani Abacha Expressway in Yenagoa, Diri said his decision was not taken lightly. "I faced spiritual pressure picking a new deputy governor after the passing of Senator Lawrence Ewhurudjkpo. While the pressure was on me, I looked out for…

…up and running against the Saudis in Atlanta, before a Mikel Oyarzabal brace and a Hassan Al-Tambakti own goal ensured Luis de la Fuente’s side took a big step towards the last 32 following a shock goalless stalemate in their opening group match against Cape Verde.

…the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), as part of broader efforts to secure support for the governor’s position on the unfolding political developments within the ruling party in the state. While the governor’s supporters insist that the party remains united and cap…