The FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, the minister of Works, Engr David Umahi and others are to receive the Global Achievers Award (GAA) 2026 in August for their contributions to governance, public service, law, politics, entrepreneurship, humanitarian service and national development. The ceremony, themed “Honouring Impact, Elevating the Future,” is set for August 1 in Abuja. […]

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has advocated private sector investment in military infrastructure, troops’ welfare and support for veterans. He described such partnerships as essential for strengthening national security, enhancing operational effectiveness and accelerating national development. He made the call on Friday while receiving the managing director and chief executive […]

The Oyo State government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to combat illegal mining, curb environmental degradation and promote sustainable environmental management across the state. The acting director-general of the Oyo State Mineral Resources Development Agency (OYSMIDA), Mr Taofeek Adeagbo, stated this when […]

A Law student at the University of Abuja, Amra Onize Salihu, has emerged champion at the 9th Inter-Universities Speech Contest organised by the Intergovernmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), held in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Amra, a 500-level student in the Faculty of Law, represented Nigeria after winning the national selection conducted […]

Residents of communities selected for intervention under the Nigeria Climate Adaptation-Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), have expressed concerns over the prolonged delay in the commencement of erosion and flood control projects, saying recurring flash floods continue to threaten lives and property. The concerns were raised during an inspection tour of the proposed project sites by […]

Nigeria is set to participate in the 17th World Social Forum (WSF 2026) with a 120-member delegation as the country intensifies efforts to strengthen its voice in global development discussions and promote its cultural, tourism and investment potential. The forum, scheduled to hold from August 4 to 8 in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, is expected […]

The Kaduna State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to impose a governorship candidate for the party ahead of the 2027 polls. In a statement issued by the Kaduna State Publicity Secretary of the NDC, Isaac Tanko Marafa, the party said that without a primary election, […]

Stakeholders have called for the responsible use of social media and heightened public vigilance against misinformation ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, warning that the spread of false information and hate speech could trigger electoral violence and undermine the credibility of the poll. The call was made at a one-day Policy Dialogue […]

Justice Ibrahim Ahmad Kala of the Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed October 5, 2026, for the arraignment of a Dubai-based businessman, Austin Albert, and his associate, Jinadu Musbau Olalekan, over alleged forgery, money laundering and a N460.75 million fraud. Albert is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Loft and Keys Ltd […]

Katsina State governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has unveiled new people-oriented projects and expanded support for medium enterprises in the state. The governor who stated this during a week-long series of project-commissioning ceremonies and inspections across the state, pledged to continue to embark on economic diversification and grassroots projects. Radda, under his ‘Building Your Future […]

The Kano State Executive Council has approved N55.48 billion for the execution of strategic projects across education, healthcare, road infrastructure, water supply and other critical sectors. The approvals were made at the 40th Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Abba Yusuf at the Government House, Kano. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim […]

A fresh crisis is brewing within the Kaduna state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as no fewer than 55 party aspirants who voluntarily stepped down from various elective contests in the interest of party unity have accused the party leadership and the Kaduna State Government of neglecting and marginalising loyal members. The aggrieved […]

A firm, Seplat Energy Plc, has called for stronger collaboration between governments, the private sector and development partners to transform Africa’s education sector and prepare young people for the future of work. The indigenous energy company made the call at the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS), yesterday, where it sponsored a plenary session titled […]

The recent forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, is another significant development in Nigeria’s evolving asset recovery efforts. Beyond the personalities involved, the case reflects a broader national conversation about how Nigeria manages public resources, enforces accountability and prevents the misuse of state […]

Oyo State governor and presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has called on the public to disregard speculations linking him to plans of stepping down for another candidate. He affirmed his resolve to contest for the presidency in 2027. Makinde who disclosed this in a newsletter to residents of Oyo State […]

Borno State Government has released N565.7 million to cover the 2026 external examination fees of 28,789 final-year students in public secondary schools across the state’s 27 local government areas. Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, disclosed this on Friday during the symbolic presentation of cheques at the conference hall of […]

The director-general of the Budget Office of the Federation, Dr Tanimu Yakubu, has said that the National Assembly appropriated funds for the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIP) but no money had been released to the ‘fake’ agency. He traced the inclusion of the PFIPC in the 2026 Appropriation Act to official government records […]

100 days after, families of 16 travellers abducted along the Biu-Buratai Road while heading to Maiduguri have appealed to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babagana Zulum and security agencies to intensify action towards the safe return of their loved ones. In their passionate appeal which was obtained by our correspondent on Friday in Maiduguri, the troubled […]

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commenced a review of the 2026 Hajj and Umrah operations, inviting pilgrims and other stakeholders to submit complaints, comments and recommendations aimed at improving future pilgrimages. In a statement, the commission said the exercise forms part of its statutory responsibility to regulate, supervise and provide oversight of […]

Every face lit up two Fridays ago when news of the released pupils and teachers abducted from the Orire Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State by terrorists spread across the country. Many Nigerians are still discussing the joyful development. Students of Arena International Schools, Iwo Road, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, shared with OYEYEMI […] The post ‘No child should go through this again’ —Ibadan students speak on the Oyo school abduction appeared first on Tribune Online.