…All Progressives Congress in the state, noting that the victory of the APC was a collective achievement. In a statement by his media aide, Patrick Ebojele, Okpebholo expressed appreciation to party members for their support and emphasised the importance of unity within the APC. He stressed that development and opportun…

…of 49.7 kilometres, were executed at an estimated cost of ₦13.7 billion to improve connectivity, transportation, security and access to essential services within the state capital. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, former President Goodluck Jonathan described the projects as practical and impactful governance tha…

…who represents the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, after he made the case for Nigeria's exit from the ICC during a television interview on TVC last week.Philip Agbese's call for Nigeria to withdraw from the International Criminal Court received backing from PAYDN. Photo Philip…

…trust is broken through deception, when an individual places himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority, that duty has been abandoned." It was also gathered that the three confederations have also held initial talks about organising competitions themselves amid the backlash against Infantino. UEFA h…

The operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested one Kehinde Makinde popularly known as Pastor Kenny in Ibadan, Oyo State for allegedly obtaining ₦2.5 million from 18 fellowship members in Saje, Adatan, under the false pretence of organising a government-sponsored pilgrimage to Jerusalem and promising each…

…there will be a keynote session. Yes, there will be accomplished founders, CEOs, executives, and industry leaders sharing their experiences. But beyond the stage is where the real value begins. It’s in the fireside chats that go deeper than surface-level advice, the panel discussions where different perspectives collid…

Nigerian billionaire music executive, Soso Soberekon, has offered N500 million to Peter Okoye, to challenge his twin brother, Paul Okoye in a celebrity boxing fight. Soso offered Peter the money during his performance on Sunday night. A viral video on social media captured Soso in the crowd raising up his phone to show…

Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the provocative comments by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahya Jingir, in support of the continued adoption of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets, warning that religious rhetoric capable of deepening divisions could threaten Nigeria’s unity. Adeyanju, in a statement on Sunday…

…City, Ogun last Tuesday...Photo Credit: RCCG The ordinations formed part of the activities marking the 74th Annual Convention of the RCCG, which began on Monday, August 3, and ended on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The convention, themed "Mountain Movers," was held at Redemption City, Mowe, Ogun State, and attracted worshipp…

…social media influencers and other members of the public to stop encouraging the activities of street urchins, better known as agberos.The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made took to X on Sunday, August 9, to issue the warning. His post was in reaction to being tagged in a video do…

…40 countries, including Israel and several Arab states, though no Palestinian representatives, with Trump installed as its chair for life. Speaking to his cabinet on Sunday, Netanyahu vowed that "as long as I am prime minister, no Palestinian state will arise" and emphasized that Israel would not abide by the US-backed…

The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed concerns over the alleged lavish lifestyles of public officials. Adedeji said President Bola Tinubu does not live extravagantly despite his position. He stated this during an interview with Channels Television, on Sunday, where he was q…

…(about $644 million), according to the latest macroeconomic outlook from Financial Derivatives Company (FDC). The report attributes most of the damage not to the weather itself […] The post Nigeria’s recurring floods: Up to $9.12bn lost, N880bn needed for repairs —FDC Report appeared first on Tribune Online.

…their rice farmers, allowing them to produce at lower costs and maintain export competitiveness.Nigeria, he argued, does not provide comparable support to farmers, leaving domestic producers exposed to rising input, energy, labour and transportation costs.High production costs squeeze millersDama said the disparity in…

…operation in March, and 24, 23 and 26 Nigerians deported in April, May and June, respectively, according to figures contained in reports monitored by the DERS Team and Refugees4refugees.org. The figures indicate an increase in the use of chartered flights to return Nigerians from Germany and other European countries, w…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engineer Jennifer Adighije, has called for the optimisation of electricity infrastructure as a pathway to unlocking the country’s socio-economic transformation. According to her, reliable power remains the foundation for…

…of the institution reported the matter and disclosed that another student and a relative reportedly found a suicide note written by the deceased student, prompting them to search for her. She noted that before they could locate her, she had allegedly jumped from the rooftop of the four-storey hostel building. She said,…

…of four new tax reform laws, the transformation of the revenue service and an executive order aimed at closing loopholes in the tax system. The NRS, in an internal report on the state of the Nigerian economy obtained by The PUNCH on Sunday, insisted that the country was moving from a period of severe macroeconomic dist…

…attract investment and build capacity in emerging areas of the digital economy. The Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, announced the partnership at the handover ceremony in Enugu, saying the Commission was pleased to transfer the facilities to a state government it believed…

…allegedly followed a verbal altercation between the accused and the deceased. The motive cited in the charge sheet relates to a dispute over payment for s3xual services. The accused was arrested at the scene and detained pending her first court appearance. Rothe was not required to plead. The State told the court that…

…be remanded in prison custody pending the next hearing. LIB reported that Maimunatu, a native of Maigatari LGA in Jigawa State, was arrested on July 27, 2026 after allegedly attacking her boyfriend at Durbar Hotel in Kano. She reportedly invited him to lodge with her before using the opportunity to cut his genitals wit…

…state. He said comments such as those made by the Islamic clerics are highly provocative and should be avoided. His post reads;''I have immense respect for Sheik Jingir but I am constrained to point out that the extremist rhetoric he has indulged in here is most unhelpful and neither is it true. Worse of all is the fac…

…grace and long life.” He also prayed that she would grow into “a worthy representative of the royal dynasty and ambassador of the Yoruba race.” The traditional ceremony involved the use of several symbolic items, including sugarcane, Aadun, honey, dried fish, money, pen, bitter kola, kola nuts, alligator pepper, snails…

…the Service would intensify surveillance and enforcement operations to prevent such activities. “We are about entering a major election cycle and we know that by this period, men of the underworld will want to use our borders, our ports, our airports to bring in items like this. We are going to redouble our efforts to…

…down the suspects responsible for the killing, adding that the investigation remains active.Gunmen kill 85-year-old Edo community leaderkill youth leader in Benue attack Recall that gunmen stormed an Ondo community in Ugboju district of Otukpo LGA around 5 am on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and killed a youth leader known a…