Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has sworn in three new commissioners and a member of the State Electoral Commission in the state Fintiri urged them to uphold accountability and responsibility in the discharge of their duties at their respective ministries. The swearing-in followed the confirmation of the nominees by the Adamawa State House of Assembly on […]

A human rights group under the auspices of the Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE) has called for the immediate release of four aides to former minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, arrested by security agencies. Citing serious concerns over human rights and due process, the CJE lamented the continued uncertainty surrounding their […]

Standing here in Windsor Castle, one cannot help but reflect on Britain’s impact on modern democratic governance worldwide.  

The minister of works David Umahi says the federal government’s road projects are open to scrutiny by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (ICPC and EFCC). He insisted that operations within the ministry are transparent. Umahi stated this yesterday in Abuja, while receiving a “Personality […]

The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has convened a three-day leadership retreat to strengthen internal coordination and advance its mandate to achieve food sovereignty in Nigeria. The retreat, held in Lagos, brought together directors and heads of departments under the theme, “Leading Nigeria’s Agricultural Revolution: Steering NALDA Towards Excellence (From Vision to Abundance Creating […]

On Thursday, oil surged more than five percent, with Brent spiking to a peak of over $112 a barrel. The post Key Middle East Energy Sites Under Fire appeared first on Channels Television.

Galatasaray have announced that Victor Osimhen suffered a fracture on his right arm in Wednesday night’s UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool, DAILY POST reports. The Turkish Super Lig champions also revealed that they will make a decision on whether the striker will be operated upon. Osimhen was injured early in the clash with Liverpool […] UCL: Galatasaray confirm surgery decision for Osimhen

She has made an indelible imprint in an industry often deemed the men’s world. She has also achieved what many of her age have not dreamt of, both in academics and professional practice. At the age of 26, Dr Wendy Okolo, made history as the first Black woman to obtain a PhD in aerospace engineering […]

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has intensified its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, leaving indelible marks of joy, inspiration, and empowerment on benefitting communities and schools in Rivers State. The latest beneficiary is Community Primary School, Ogbunabali, Port Harcourt, which the company sponsored for its annual inter-house sports competition. During the competition, the firm presented gleaming […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, at the Windsor Castle, Britain, mentioned some footballers, sportsmen and women of Nigerian heritage who have chosen to represent England as he tried to emphasize the bonds of friendship, history and shared purpose that have united the two nations. The Nigerian leader used the likes of Arsenal duo, Eberechi […] UK visit: Tinubu singles out Arsenal’s Saka, Eze, others as he addresses King Charles

The inspector-general of police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has presented cheques worth N2,435,421,584.11 to 1,075 beneficiaries and next of kin of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance Scheme and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme. Presenting the cheques on Wednesday, the IGP said it covered outstanding and current policy years, including 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023, […]

Yobe State Government has suspended the operations of recreational centres during Sallah festivities aimed at safeguarding lives and property. Special Adviser on Security Matters to the State Governor, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdussalam, (Rtd), revealed this in a statement which indicated that the current security situation does not favour large crowd of young persons celebrating the […] Eid-el-Fitr: Yobe govt suspends recreational activities

He noted that beyond the presidential directive to security chiefs, the Federal Government had been investing more in equipment and other logistics to boost the fight against terrorism across the country.

The 2025 Global Terrorism Report shows the Sahel is the terror epicentre, accounting for nearly half of all global terror deaths. Nigeria ranks fourth. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-ranks-fourth-as-sahel-leads-global-terror-deaths-report/

Yobe State Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni has donated the sum of N10 million to assist victims and the families of those who lost their lives. Governor Buni paid a sympathy visit to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, following the recent multiple bomb explosions that claimed over 30 lives and left several others injured. […]

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed grief over the recent bomb attacks in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing the incident as tragic and heartbreaking. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by the Director of Media and Strategic Communications at the NGF Secretariat, Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi, the Chairman of the Forum, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, said the governors […]

Justice Yelim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos will on May 14 deliver judgment in the case between Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited (FNOL) and the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) concerning a N60 billion fine imposed on it by the council. Justice Bogoro fixed the date after the parties to the suit, […]

Oil prices have surged to nearly $110 a barrel following strikes against energy infrastructure in Iran and the Gulf states. The post Pacific Nations Fear Fuel Shortages As Oil Prices Soar Over Mideast War appeared first on Channels Television.

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has received members of the Nigeria Police Force’s steering committee on a courtesy visit. The committee was established to develop a framework for establishing a state police. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on March 4, 2026, inaugurated an eight-member committee to develop a framework for state […]

In a demonstration of sustained humanitarian commitment and grassroots impact, the Future Pathways Foundation has distributed Sallah packages to over 1,000 families across Niger State. The intervention, spearheaded by the foundation’s founder, Hajia Saadatu Sani Musa, involved distributing essential food items to less privileged households ahead of the Sallah festivities. The food package consisted of […]

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Abia State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, says it has deployed 620 personnel across the State to ensure a peaceful and secure environment before, during and after the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The State Commandant, CC Chukwuemeka N. Odimba disclosed that comprehensive operational orders have been issued to Area Commanders and […] NSCDC deploys 620 personnel to protect Abia residents, national assets

Lagos State deputy governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged the state’s civil servants to be honest, caring and to understand their roles and the administrative tenacity required of a public servant. He gave the advice at the 60th birthday and Retirement Thanksgiving Service of the permanent secretary, Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Mobolaji […]

The Oyo State government has officially flagged off a statewide mass livestock vaccination campaign to strengthen animal health, improve livestock productivity, and protect the livelihoods of farmers across the state. The flag-off ceremony for the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) vaccination campaign was held at the Odo-Eran area in Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Government […]

Members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Southwest, Zone ‘D’, on Wednesday, in their numbers, took to the streets in Osogbo, Osun State, to peacefully protest against poor electricity supply to campuses and communities in the Southwest of the country. The students with placards and banners carrying various inscriptions such as: “Restore our […]

Stakeholders have converged on Lagos to tackle the various environmental challenges confronting the state, especially managing the waste generated by over 22 million residents. They said the state can profit from these challenges through sustainable waste management initiatives. The stakeholders who spoke at the 2026 quarterly forum of the Property and Environment Writers Association of […]

The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady performance against the US Dollar on Thursday, March 19, 2026, as the foreign exchange market continues to reflect the impact of surging global oil prices and a significant buildup in the nation's external reserves. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, March 19, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

“What happened in that match challenges the gains we have made in building trust, ethics, and respect in African football,” Motsepe said.

Six men have been remanded at the Ilesa Correctional Centre by Magistrate A. Ayeni of Magistrate Court 2, Ilesa, Osun State, over alleged offences bordering on conspiracy, assault, breach of peace, threat to life and robbery. The defendants, according to the charge sheet, are Ukechukwu Uwanyi (25), Daniel Annes (18), Mtser Kenneth (26), Godwin Daniel […]

Nigerian entrepreneurs and youths have been urged to take advantage of the opportunities that foreigners are trooping into Nigeria for on a daily basis, rather than embrace Japa syndrome and travel abroad in droves. Former chairman of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Oyo State chapter, Abiodun Ajibade, who stated this during the opening of a […]

The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee, said Eid al-Fitr would  be celebrated on Friday. According to the Sultanate, it did not receive any report from various Moon Sighting Committees across the country confirming the sighting of the New Moon of Shawwal 1447AH. The Committee said […]

Your Majesty, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall, and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a profound honour to stand before you today, representing the people of Nigeria as we reaffirm the enduring bonds of friendship, history, and shared purpose […] Full text of Tinubu’s address at Windsor Castle State Banquet

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The Kaduna State Government has offered new plots to residents of Malali Low-Cost in Kaduna, whose homes were demolished by the Nasir El-Rufai administration. The Director General of Kaduna Geographic Information Service(KADGIS), Dr Bashir Garba Ibrahim, who presented the land titles to beneficiaries, noted that the gesture is in fulfilment of Governor Uba Sani’s promise […]

Crude oil prices surged five per cent as the latest strikes fed fears that the nearly three-week-old Middle East war could inflict lasting damage on global energy supplies. The post Trump Threatens To Destroy Iran’s Largest Gas Field appeared first on Channels Television.

Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Hajiya Zubaida Umar, on Wednesday visited victims of the Monday evening bomb blasts in Maiduguri recuperating at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). Shettima, who had condemned the attacks which claimed over 25 lives and left over 100 people with […]