Two days after accusing successive federal administrations of deliberately abandoning the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Patriotic Front, NDPF, has given tough conditions to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ahead of the 2027 polls. NDPF, reiterated its earlier stand that if President Tinubu does not fast – track construction of the decades – old East – […]
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – TROOPS of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Operation WABAIZIGAN on said they have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo State. The suspect, identified as Olamide Oyeniyi, was arrested at Obaretin Community by […]
By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted more than 2.3 tonnes of assorted illicit drugs in operations across nine states, including synthetic cannabis, popularly known as Colorado or Colos, opioids and other controlled substances. The agency also said it dismantled a Colorado distribution network linked to two consignments shipped from […]
By Godwin Oritse APM Terminals Apapa is moving to tackle key bottlenecks in Nigeria’s export logistics chain, with plans to scale up rail evacuation and commence 24-hour barge operations in the fourth quarter of 2026. The terminal, Nigeria’s largest container facility, unveiled the initiatives at the third edition of its Exporters Forum, themed “Exports – […]
By Dennis Agbo, ENUGU One person has been confirmed dead after a four-storey building under construction collapsed on Sunday at Independence Layout, Enugu. The building, located along Ogbaru Street/Alvan Ikokwu Street, reportedly trapped several persons, with three others said to have been rescued from the rubble. An official involved in the excavation and rescue operation […]
Canada has reminded foreign workers in the country of key requirements they must follow to ensure they continue working legally.
By Emma Una, CALABAR The Cross River State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka William, has died in an Abuja hospital, throwing the state’s political and public service community into mourning. William reportedly died on Saturday evening while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. His death was disclosed by his brother, Nkang William, […]
Adebayo said the SDP candidate’s policy approach was superior to those of Atiku and Obi, particularly in the areas of economic management, labour, production and governance.
By Dennis Agbo, ENUGU The Special Assistant to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah on Media and External Relations, Mazi Uche Anichukwu, has responded to recent social media criticisms of the administration, highlighting what he described as reforms and projects in revenue generation, agriculture, industrialisation, education and aviation. Anichukwu, who spoke on Sunday, disputed claims that […]
Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have raised the bar for premium smartphones, with the company introducing a faster A20 Pro chip, upgraded cameras, longer battery life and new AI-powered features.
By Femi Adesina It was the radiance of kings last Saturday at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo as His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, led a battery of traditional rulers from far and near to install a new Balogun (war leader, Captain) for the kingdom. Dr Adesola Adeduntan, FCA, was an […]
…Prosecute sellers of substandard cables — Coleman MD By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Economic hardship, ignorance and dwindling purchasing power are fuelling the growing trade in fake and substandard goods in Nigeria, with consumers increasingly settling for cheaper products without fully understanding the risks involved, stakeholders have said. They said the situation had become particularly troubling as […]
Bishop Mike Okonkwo Annual Lecture, used the occasion of the respected cleric’s 81st birthday to examine Nigeria’s electoral system
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — “Those who follow us will enjoy the honey; if you refuse, then you’ll be flogged.” Those were the words from Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, as he addressed supporters of Tinubu’s City Boy Movement in Maiduguri ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He also spoke […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor That fairly cheap smartphone you bought from an unfamiliar dealer, the one that came without much paperwork, may soon have a date with the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. Not because the Commission is interested in what is inside your phone, but because it wants to know whether the device itself […]
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor There is a simple rule in the smartphone market: if you want high-end features, be prepared to pay high-end prices. But Samsung appears to be challenging that rule with its latest offering, the Galaxy S26 FE. The smartphone brings several features associated with premium flagship devices, while keeping its price […]
The conspirators, who came from several US states and outside the country, met through online gaming platforms, according to court documents.
NCC has allayed fears that its new Device Management System, DMS, could give the regulator access to users’ personal data and communications
Checks showed that parents have to pay more than they did last session, as their children resume for new academic session
The 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies of LASU turned out to be a glorious way to celebrate Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the outgoing VC
“Government funding is not enough. Universities live, function and excel on blended funding,” Alausa declared
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — As schools reopen for the new academic term, the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BSPHCDA) has assured residents that the diphtheria situation in the state is under control. The assurance came amid concerns among parents and other Nigerians over whether schools in states that have recorded cases […]
