Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has distributed 600 transformers and accessories across the 23 local government areas of the state, saying access to electricity will no longer be a privilege in the state. Governor Sani also deployed 10,000 solar-powered street lights to Kaduna communities. He said the central focus of his electrification drive was to […]

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has said that his government is  partnering  with the military to reconstruct some roads at the Gibson Jalo Cantonment, Yola, Adamawa State. Fintiri made the pledge at the Nigerian Army Social Activities, held at the Cantonment,where he appreciated the military for their patriotism, courage and sacrifices in defending the nation’s territorial […]

The Lagos State Police Command has taken nine individuals into custody over the murder of Prince Ademola Akinloye, son of the Ajiran of Agungi, Oba Tijani Akinloye. It was gathered that the prince was shot and killed by gunmen along Chevron Drive, near Ebano Supermarket in the community. It was also learnt on Wednesday that [...]

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has unveiled a comprehensive urban master plan aimed at transforming the state’s cities through structured land use, improved infrastructure, and modern development controls. Addressing stakeholders at the official launch of the plan held at the Government House, Katsina, the governor described the initiative as a decisive step toward managing […]

A ranking member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Chinedu Ogah, has dismissed what he described as false, malicious and baseless allegations of genocide against Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State. The lawmaker representing Ikwo/Ezea federal constituency of  Ebonyi state, who spoke with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, called on Joy Idam, who is linked […]

The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, Dr Ademola Iyanda Ebeloku, has called on members of the institution’s community to embrace unity, spiritual renewal and peaceful coexistence as Muslims and Christians commence the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent. In a goodwill message to staff and students, Ebeloku noted that both Ramadan and Lent, though […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced a significant rise in voter enrolment under the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise, revealing that more than 1.2 million Nigerians have successfully registered in the second phase of the programme. In an update shared on its official X platform on Thursday, the Commission disclosed that as […] INEC registers over 1.2 million new voters in ongoing CVR exercise

On Wednesday, Trump again suggested the United States might strike Iran in a post on his Truth Social site, with a US military buildup underway in the Middle East. The post White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has said the ministry has taken tangible steps to embed technology into the administration of the justice sector. The move, which he describes as the core operational capability he has added, has demonstrated the ministry’s commitment to implementing the Electronic Content […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified that he was not responsible for revoking part of the land belonging to the University of Abuja, which was recently renamed after former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon. Wike made this clarification while delivering a lecture as the guest of honour and guest speaker […]

The Federal Government has inaugurated a Joint Project Management Committee for the maiden Nigeria International Oil Spill Summit and Expo to tighten Nigeria’s oil spill response and environmental governance. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said the initiative marks a decisive step in strengthening the country’s oil spill management architecture. Akume, […]

The NDDC's six-week CNG conversion training empowers 400 Niger Delta youths, fostering skills for Nigeria's clean energy sector and tackling youth unemployment.

The President of the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV), Irene Awunah-Ikyegh, has condemned the National Assembly’s refusal to amend the Electoral Act to mandate real-time transmission of election results, describing the move as a betrayal of democratic principles. In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, Awunah-Ikyegh expressed disappointment over the legislature’s […]

With a sex trafficking, flesh peddling empire of favours, logistics and the good time to be had by the powerful, the gigantic scale of Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network continues to disturb. The least savoury digital library on the planet, available through the offices of the US Justice Department as the Epstein Library, is being combed […]

Mzough U Tiv has raised fresh concerns over what it described as an impending humanitarian crisis in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps located in Tor Damsa, Chanchanji and Amadu areas of southern Taraba State. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, the president of the group’s Taraba State chapter, Professor Hemen Agere, alleged that Tiv communities in […] Group warns of looming humanitarian crisis in Taraba IDP camps

The Action Team for Good Governance on Wednesday dismissed reports alleging that a measles/rubella vaccine administered at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) caused the death of a child and triggered adverse reactions in several others, clarifying that the immunisation in question was not carried out within the hospital premises. The group, in a […]

Lagos State commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has revealed that nearly 66 per cent of tuberculosis cases in Nigeria remain undiagnosed each year, fuelling persistent transmission across communities. The commissioner revealed that the state alone accounts for nine per cent of the country’s tuberculosis burden, with only 3,565 of an estimated 6,038 cases detected […]

The Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has congratulated elder statesman and legal practitioner, Lateef Femi Okunnu, SAN, CON, on the occasion of his 93rd birthday, describing him as a national figure…

The passage of the new Electoral Bill by the National Assembly of Nigeria on 17 February 2026 marks another significant moment in Nigeria’s evolving democratic journey. While electoral reforms are often necessary to address emerging challenges and improve efficiency, the substance and timing of these amendments raise important questions about institutional capacity, political fairness, and […]

Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has said that God is using the uniqueness of this year’s Lenten and Ramadan seasons to teach the lesson of unity and love. He urged all Muslims and Christians across the globe to use the period to seek the face of God on behalf of the state and Nigeria […]

Cornerstone Insurance Plc has partnered with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative to provide hot meals to 500 students across three low-cost private schools in Agege, reinforcing its commitment to compassion and meaningful community impact. In the spirit of love and the Valentine season, the beneficiary schools were De Royal School and Al-Huda Schools, both in […]

The Executive Secretary of the Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA), Samuel Amegayibor, has endorsed the proposal to cap rent advance payments at one year under the government’s new Rent Bill.

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in the Southwest has commended President Bola Tinubu for establishing and sustaining the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and called for its expansion to include students of private tertiary institutions. Addressing a press conference in Osogbo, Osun State, yesterday, the coordinator of the National Association […]

The versifier is busy, deeply taken in, intensely immersed in verse, very much so. When does she eat?  At breakfast, at lunch, at dinner, the poetess is wrapped up in stanzas. Occupied with a task of penning poetry that protests, she wolfs worlds, words and theories that challenge readers.

A former leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Mukaila Lamidi, also known as Auxiliary, has filed a motion requesting that the presiding judge in his trial…

Businessman and political stakeholder, Dumebi Ifeanyichukwu, has declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act, describing the reform effort as necessary step toward The post Imo fully behind Tinubu on Electoral Act amendments-Ifeanyichukwu appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai is now in the custody of the ICPC after earlier detentions by the EFCC and the DSS over ongoing investigations.

By Ladi Osadebe Abstract In Nigeria, event management has evolved into a complex, high-stakes business that represents both the pace and volatility of the world around us. Nigerian event firms are a fragile ecosystem of uncertainty, and because of security incidents and vendor vulnerabilities to climate, they operate in an ecosystem that demands more than […] Event Risk Management: Building resilient event operations in Nigeria

Afreximbank has advised the Federal Government to leverage ongoing bank recapitalisation to bridge Africa’s estimated $80 billion to $120 billion annual trade finance. Group Chief Economist and Managing Director, Research The post ‘Banking recapitalisation can close $120b gap’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

  LAGOS  – President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Sidi Ould Tah, convened a pivotal high-level working session, on 15 February, with the heads of Africa’s Regional Economic Communities…

ABUJA  – The Leadership Newspapers has named the Green Energy international Ltd as the Oil and Gas Local Content Company of the year 2025.  This is as a result of its…

LAGOS  – In an effort to tackle youth unemployment, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has started free training of 26,000 youths nationwide under the Innovation Development and…

LAGOS  – The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have commissioned the Rabiu Nigeria Customs Service Hospital in Yelwa Tudu, Bauchi State, Nigeria.  The…

LAGOS  – Nigeria’s telecom sector recorded a significant milestone, with total telecom subscriptions hitting over 112 million in December 2025 and internet penetration rising to 51.97%.  This marks the first time…

LAGOS  – Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has disclosed plans to supply an additional 1.8 billion cubic feet of gas per day (bcf/d) in 2026 to meet rising demand…

One of the most conditioned rejections in human psychology is the rejection of our own wisdom. We were taught that wisdom belongs to philosophers, scientists, spiritual leaders, elders, or historically celebrated figures. Wisdom became something distant — something reserved for people with titles, recognition, or authority. So when wisdom shows up in us, we mislabel […]