The Federal Government on Friday summoned the Ivorian Ambassador to Nigeria, Kalilou Traore, to demand an explanation over the death of a Nigerian, Usama Murtala, while in custody in Côte d'Ivoire, and requested compensation for his family. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, raised the…

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The management of the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital (FUTA Teaching Hospital), Akure, has dismissed allegations of irregularities in the transition of its workforce to the federal system, assuring staff that the process is being conducted fairly and in accordance with establis…

…state. Speaking on behalf of the candidates, the APC candidate for Ondo West/Ondo East Federal Constituency, Dr. Michael Akintomide, urged members to remain calm, noting that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) had concluded the primary process in line with the APC constitution. “There is no need for agitation…

…number two, the Chief of Staff; number three, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation; number four, the National Security Adviser; number five, the Director-General of the DSS; number six, the Chairman of the EFCC; and number seven, the Central Bank Governor. "These people, in my view, played roles in embarra…

…crisis that erupted after former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh initially refused to concede defeat in the 2016 presidential election. The mission was established to support democratic transition, maintain security and assist in security sector reforms in the country.

…Day, Trump will give a speech beneath the giant granite heads of four of his legendary predecessors at the national monument in South Dakota. It's a fitting image for a president who views himself as being one of the greats himself, and who has at every stage tried to turn the United States' big anniversary into a cele…

…Panic erupted on Friday afternoon after a mini gas tanker caught fire along the Owode-Elede corridor inward Ikorodu, Lagos, following a gas leak. Emergency responders said there were no reported casualties as of the time of filing this report. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the Lagos Sta…

…a very good job in that area. "We are prepared for anything that can happen. We may concede a goal, but we are prepared to react." AFP

…Meanwhile, in his keynote address at the event, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, tasked the EFCC and other related agencies to work harder to ensure the repatriation of public funds that were looted and stashed abroad. “We have billions abroad. This generation…

…entirely by active audience participation and mobile interactivity. The show is set to redefine premium entertainment across the African continent by introducing a world-class format that combines the intense emotional dynamics of global hits like Love Island with transformational mobile interactivity. The production m…

…estimated at $2.29 billion, many African studios still struggle to secure the capital needed to scale, highlighting a gap between the market’s commercial potential and the financing available to developers. "Bringing this fund to the continent underscores our commitment to unlocking the immense talent of local studios,…

The Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday affirmed David Mark's leadership of the opposition African Democratic Congress, a ruling the party welcomed even as former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar said he would continue his pursuit of the 2027 presidency. Atiku described the judgment, which dismissed a suit filed by a me…

…branches at the time: two in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, and one in Abuja, the federal capital. It is not clear how many went unpaid or how much they are owed. "We acknowledge that there are outstanding employee compensation obligations arising from this period," Nneji said in its emailed response to TechCabal…

…my staff, and the living costs aren’t too high. We did a quick mapping and realised we needed to be in a place where we could easily target the organizations that need our dryers. We do training for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) that buy our dryers, and we have agro-processing hubs. Also, it’s close to the bord…

…appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his exemplary leadership, steadfast commitment to democratic ideals, and unwavering dedication to repositioning Nigeria through the Renewed Hope Agenda. His leadership continues…

…Rivers United will campaign in the CAF Champions League. Shooting Stars, and President Federation Cup champions will compete in the CAF Confederation Cup. Nasarawa United, and Ikorodu City will do battle in the final of the President Federation Cup at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Saturday, 11 July. The prelimina…

The Federal Government has launched Phase II of the International Labour Organisation Social Dimension of Ecological Transition Project, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that Nigeria's transition to a low-carbon economy creates decent jobs, protects workers and promotes inclusive economic growth. The project, fun…

…to publish a photo of the entire Portugal contingent, players, coaching staff, and federation officials alike, gathered on the pitch, with Ronaldo front and center, holding Jota's No. 21 shirt alongside a message, “We won for ourselves, for Diogo, and for Portugal!!! LET'S GO!!!!.” World Cup 2026: ‘For Diogo’ – Cristia…

…managed night-time emergencies under conditions that made the work far harder than it needed to be. "If you needed light during labour cases or accident emergencies, you depended on generators," he says. Since the mini-grid became operational, the facility now runs a vaccine refrigerator continuously, deliveries and em…

…comes amid increasing competition in the downstream sector and renewed efforts by the Federal Government to ensure that Nigerians benefit from the deregulation of the petroleum market. Earlier this week, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, insisted that fuel prices in a deregulated…

…Simulation-Ready Robotics Components Thoughtful engineering and geometric planning are needed to develop effective robotics components. Mechanical structures should accurately represent dimensional specifications and intended functional requirements. Component geometry should support proper joint articulation and reali…

…a press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, where she also challenged a recent report by the Federal Ministry of Health, which ranked Lagos as the state with the highest number of new HIV infections in Nigeria. Animashaun described the state's procurement of HIV medicines as a landmark step towards reducing dependence on intern…

…and grant you victory," he said. Addressing the gathering, the candidate of Accord for Ede/Ejigbo/Egbedore federal constituency, Mr Bamidele Salam, while welcoming the governor, conveyed the appreciation of Ejigbo people for the many projects completed within the local government area in the last four years. Salam, who…

…who had moved the motion for the second reading of the bill, seconded by Adebisi Oyedele, also clarified that the proposed amendment had become necessary to address the identified gap in the existing law and strengthen the operational structure of the agency. Following deliberations on both bills, the Speaker, committe…

…media aide, Paul Ibe, has criticised former senator Shehu Sani over his reaction to the Federal High Court judgment affirming the leadership of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Ibe argued that some members of the judiciary helped sustain President Bola Tinubu’s mandate. Ibe made the remarks on Thursday in a post o…