A justice reforms organisation, CLEEN Foundation, has called for gender responsive policy and institutional practice that address gender equality and women’s participation in institutional architecture. Speaking in Owerri on Tuesday during a three-day state level dialogue on advancing gender responsive policy and insti…

…ending Nigeria’s energy crisis. Speaking during an exclusive interview with our correspondent on Monday, Ndu condemned the persistent destruction of local modular setups tagged as illegal oil bunkering sites by security agencies, describing the ongoing policy debate over fuel subsidy restoration as an insult to Nigeria…

…opportunity to celebrate his contributions to national development. The President commended Shettima’s distinguished banking career and record of service as governor of Borno State and Vice-President of Nigeria, describing his public career as distinguished. “In both capacities, Kashim has demonstrated courage, diligen…

…participation, and build a political system in which every Nigerian, regardless of gender, background or circumstance, has a meaningful opportunity to contribute to governance. The NDC candidate said that he looked forward to continued engagement with Canada’s diplomatic and business community as both sides pursue part…

…tear-gassing of protesting pensioners in Lagos154 arrested during Osun election still under investigation The Force also disclosed that 154 individuals arrested during the August 15 Osun State governorship election were still being investigated. The disclosures were made on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer…

…to investors’ wealth as strong buying interest across key sectors pushed the benchmark index higher.Contents…YTD return rises to 58.14% as oil, insurance stocks rally The NGX All-Share Index (ASI) rose by 0.77 per cent to close at 246,082.63 points, lifting its year-to-date return to 58.14 per cent, from 56.93 per cent…

…she said. MacIntosh reaffirmed Britain’s support for Ukraine’s right to defend itself under international law. “The United Kingdom will stand with Ukraine as she exercises her lawful right to self-defence, in accordance with Article 51 of our United Nations Charter,” she said. “Today, and for as long as it takes.” She…

…investment in education, bursaries and infrastructure, warning that progress made under Governor Dapo Abiodun must not be discarded due to political transition. They insisted that education remains “one of the most powerful instruments for reducing inequality” and must be prioritised by whoever succeeds the current gov…

…exercise is being conducted by the commission’s Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) to identify gaps that could allow legitimate organisations to be exploited for illicit financial activities. The leader of the EFCC delegation, Assistant Commander Tope Erinnomo, disclosed this when the team visited th…

…the disruptions and opportunities brought by artificial intelligence. a Facebook co-founder, Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Credit: AFP The US tech bosses spoke virtually at a G20 meeting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina organized by the White House, which is dedicated to keeping the AI revolution largely free of gove…

…completed across Europe on deadline day, according to confirmed reports. 1. Matias Fernandez-Pardo — Lille to Newcastle United, £51m reported Newcastle United completed the signing of Belgium forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille on a long-term contract. The 21-year-old, who can operate on the wing or through the m…

…in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has rescued more than 3,000 victims of sexual and gender-based violence in 2026. The Head, Press and Public Relations of NAPTIP, Mr Vincent Adekoye, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the Joint Security News Briefing organised by the Office of the National Security Adviser. Adekoye said t…

…accumulated the massive debt through his real estate investments and has repeatedly defended borrowing money to acquire income-producing assets. "So, I'm a billion two in debt," Kiyosaki said on the "Get Rich Education" podcast. He, however, warned people not to blindly copy his strategy, saying they need to understand…

…in line with existing laws and procedures. According to the statement, the event was attended by “representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, the Police Service Commission, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, financial institutions, fintech companies…

…clear that she was not seeking a perfect marriage but one built on emotional safety and understanding. “I don’t want a perfect marriage. I want a safe one. “A marriage where two imperfect people can have difficult conversations and still know: ‘It’s us against the problem, not me against you,’” she wrote. ‘Disagree Wit…

…loiter the streets while the dumbest of us with connections litter the service. A shame indeed. "According to my cousin, what everyone who knew Augustine Elem is mourning isn't just his d£ath, but the brain that has been lost." by Linda Ikeji at 01/09/2026 7:26 PM | Share this Story

…Martinelli during the summer transfer window. He suggested that the club could have extended the Brazilian’s contract. The Gunners have parted ways with Leandro Trossard this summer while acquiring Christos Tzolis. Additionally, Gabriel Jesus has moved to Barcelona. Furthermore, Martinelli is poised to join Al-Hilal fo…

…today. It is a system that has been existing. As a matter of fact, I know the wonderful relationship that the immediate past administration enjoyed with the Nigerian Army. In most of our critical times, the Nigerian Army has always been there to give us the necessary support,” he said. Fubara assured the GOC that his a…

…Adebiyi said the community, which he described as predominantly agrarian, had depended on farming for generations, adding that crops including cassava, yam, maize and okra, as well as mature palm trees and other plantations, were allegedly destroyed. He said, “The damage goes far beyond the land itself. Our people have…

…running concurrently with his prison sentence, and will be required to pass an extended driving test if he applies for a new licence. During sentencing, Judge Lees said the footage showed Erunkulu was “extremely tired” but continued driving despite his condition. “The footage shows the defendant was extremely tired and…

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Tuesday donated brand-new buses to the state councils of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Nigerian Bar Association and Nigerian Medical Association, as well as Kaduna State University and the Nigerian Correctional Service. Sani, who presented the vehicles to the beneficiaries in Ka…

…him from prosecution. “The team responsible for Anthony Obodo’s death should be apprehended and the right punishment should be served on them for killing a fellow citizen. As we speak we don’t know the killers of our brother, master Anthony Obodo. “We therefore call on the police to display (parade) such a person befor…

…again after he tried to sniff women's backsides again, police said. Registered s£x offender Calese Crowder, 39, was arrested twice in the space of a month last year for harassing women in California, USA. And back in 2021, he was filmed crouching down behind a woman and apparently sniffing her bum in a disturbing clip…

…the troops later joined Nigerian soldiers in a combat operation that killed a top commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and several other fighters in the North-east. Their activities were largely concentrated in Borno State.The planned withdrawal was first reported by The New York Times last week.…

…Orbih and Dr Mildred Omonemi Orbih, alongside his siblings and other members of the extended family. The family said, “At this difficult time, we ask family members, friends and well-wishers to remember the entire family in their prayers as we mourn this painful loss.” Funeral arrangements to be announced The family ha…