Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has splashed cash gifts worth over N160million on Rivers athletes who were recently crowned victorious in various national and international tournaments. In an elaborate ceremony hosted at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Port ...

JOEL OLADELE, Abuja The Armed Forces of Nigeria have made significant strides in their ongoing operations against oil thieves and terrorists, arresting 26 perpetrators of oil theft and rescuing 109 kidnapped hostages within the past week. Briefing journalists on Thursday, the Director, Defence ...

Bread scarcity has struck Kaduna, Katsina and Kano states in the Northern part of Nigeria, causing widespread concern among residents and businesses. According to reports, the commodity was very hard to come by as its prices have hit the roof. Osun Defender gathered that many ...

In April 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced an upward review of the minimum capital requirement for Nigerian banks to strengthen their capacity, enhance resilience, solvency, and continue to support the Nigerian economy. The upward revision was contained in the released ...

The rising popularity of using specific drugs like ‘Nkpuru Mmiri’ to enhance and prolong sex, often involving group sex, is pushing for a wider offering of harm reduction services, especially among youths and young persons, to prevent new HIV cases in Nigeria, Sade Oguntola reports. A surge in ...

A fuel shortage at Mali’s main international airport led to flight cancellations and disruption on Wednesday, according to several air transport stakeholders. The West African country’s civil aviation agency has asked the regional air traffic control body ASECNA to notify airspace users of the ...

By Williams Anuku There are indications that President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday meet with members of organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, to further his consultations over a new minimum wage. Sources within the presidency confirmed that the ...

Agency The Programme Manager, State Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control, Dr Ibrahim Umar, has revealed that no fewer than 67,603 tuberculosis patients are currently on treatment in nine states, including Lagos, as of March 31, 2024. He disclosed this in an interview with the News ...

By Williams Anuku President Bola Tinubu has sworn in a new set of Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service. The swearing in ceremony preceded the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting which he is also chairing at the moment. The President hinged the appointment of the perm ...

Two men were on Wednesday brought before a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing their employer’s goods valued at N6.3million. The accused, James Nuhu, 37 and Simon Lekwot, 35, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. The prosecutor, Inspector Chidi Leo, ...

IN a consciously monetised, rather lawless society where there are hardly any consequences for egregious behaviour, it can be no surprise that the justice system is not exactly upright. The criminal justice system is a vital component of society, a reflection of its intricacies and ...

We’re studying what they said – FG Ita Enang asks N/Assembly to sue Executive Ministry reports Daily Trust to Ombudsman We’re privy to deal – NBA Gender clauses have broad interpretations – Lawyers   By Balarabe Alkassim, John C. Azu, Philip S. Clement, Maureen Onochie & Seun ...

The Niger State Police Command has urged the Chanchaga local council, in collaboration with necessary stakeholders, to begin to address the issue of youth restiveness without fear or favour in the Minna metropolis. Commissioner of Police Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman made this call during a visit ...

By Seun Opejobi President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of a Federal Ministry of Livestock Development. This is coming amid the lingering crisis between farmers and herders across the country. In September 2023, Tinubu had announced plans to secure land for ranches and livestock ...

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged governments at all levels to re-energise intelligence gathering to complement the laudable efforts of the Armed Forces and other security agencies in the fight against terrorism and insecurity in the nation.At the meeting, the ...

  The former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central in the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, says the current political crisis rocking Rivers State can only be resolved by God.The political crisis which had been fueled by a fallout between former Governor Nyesom Wike and incumbent Governor ...

Over 48 hours after two Kaduna journalists were kidnapped along with their families by gunmen, their whereabouts still remain unknown. The gangsters reportedly invaded the Danhonu community in Millennium City in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Saturday and ...

 The creation of an enabling environment by the Federal Government for the establishment and expansion of Completely Knocked Down (CKD) and Semi Knocked Down (SKD) assembly plants in the country would go a long way to increase job opportunities for qualified personnel in the country.  ...

Police authorities in Abuja have apprehended a man who climbed a mast and attempted suicide in protest against Nigeria’s severe socio-economic challenges. The man, identified as Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau, climbed a 120-foot mast at ASO Radio in the Katampe area of the nation’s capital on Monday, ...

The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), on Monday, called on the federal government to avert Kenya-like violent protest in Nigeria by resolving the pending minimum wage issue with members of the organised labour. It also counselled the government to permanently address Kano emirship tussle ...

Our reporters The President of Integrated Agricultural Services, South-West, Mr Adeyemi Adejare, has described the recent United Nations report warning on impending acute hunger as a pointer to the government’s failures in supporting agriculture and farmers. He said Nigeria was already ...

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, said it has observed with dismay, the misrepresentation of facts on social media concerning the visit of Scheme Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed to Ogun State Orientation Camp in Sagamu, on Sunday. The Scheme, according to a statement signed ...

The Chairman of the 2024 edition of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) events and conference committee, Nana Milagrosa Biyang, has said the organisation of this year’s event for the committee was quite challenging. She, however, stated that the rewards for the committee were ...

By Chukwuma Umeorah   The Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has called on capital market operators to prioritise fintech solutions as crucial tools for enhancing Nigeria’s capital market. Agama emphasized the transformative potential of ...

  Ashleigh Plumptre has revealed she is heartbroken she will not be at the Paris 2024 Olympics with the Super Falcons due to injury. Plumptre, who has been out for a huge part of the year for Al-Ittihad women, had to go under the knife in late April and has still not ...

By Christopher Oji The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded 9,370 vehicles from January 2024 to June 2024 for alleged traffic violations. It also recorded 256 casualties during the period under review. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, ...

The Chief Medical Director, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, says the hospital’s obstetric unit – Ayinke House, records an average of 2,500 monthly childbirth deliveries. Fabamwo made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ...

Musa Adewoyin, an insightful leader, brings his expertise and guidance, particularly in the ever-evolving landscape of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. His contributions and insights have not only shaped the lives of many but have also provided a roadmap for future generations. “Every challenge ...

The government has collected a total of N78.95bn from the N50 levy imposed on electronic bank transfers within the first five months of 2024, according to findings by Sunday PUNCH. Analysis of the Federal Allocation Accounts Committee report ...

 The 10th session of the National Assembly headed by former Niger Delta minister, former Akwa Ibom state governor Mr. Godswill Akpabio as chairman of the Nigerian National Assembly, is attempting to achieve an uphill task which is unprecedented in the annals of constitutional democracy since ...

President Bola Tinubu has pledged his administration commitment to building a well-equipped, and truly professional army that will remain the pride of the nation. President Tinubu made this known on Saturday during the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2024, held at ...

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is not keen on continuing at Stamford Bridge beyond this summer and he is ready to fight for a way out of the club. According to a report from Area Napoli, the striker wants to leave Chelsea permanently and he will force an exit if necessary. The Belgian ...

  Defeat for Portugal at the European Championship on Friday likely brought down the curtain on the extraordinary international career of Cristiano Ronaldo. While Portugal’s totemic forward has made no pronouncements on his future with the national team, the 39-year-old struggled to revive ...

…awards $10,000 seed funding to visionary start-up Africa is a powerhouse of talent, and its artists and creatives are making waves globally. The continent’s creative sector has gained traction, attracting significant interest and investment. However, Africa’s share of the global creative ...

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has said that unless local communities experience development, it would be difficult to end insecurity in Nigeria. Against this background, the COAS said that granting full autonomy to the local government areas would ...

In a bid to boost electricity supply to the state, the Ekiti State Government has approved a total of N 806,409,775.00 million for the execution of various power generation projects. The state Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, said that the approval was given during  State ...

The Anambra State Local Government Service Commission has discovered over 427 ghost workers earning salaries from government. Among the ghost workers include 59 staff members of the commission who had died long time ago, 40 others who had retired and were still on the payroll of the commission, ...

Abiodun Nejo The Ekiti State Government says it is committed to proactive engagement with farmers and herders to prevent clashes to boost food security. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Ebenezer Boluwade, while speaking on Thursday at a two-day training for the state Peace ...

On Thursday, (yesterday) a two-storey building collapsed at Eke Amawbia Market in Awka, Anambra State, leaving many feared dead. The tragic incident happened at about 12 noon, causing panic in the area. Traders, who witnessed the collapse, blamed the disaster on substandard engineering work, ...

By Williams Anuku President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a Presidential Economic Coordinating Committee to turn around the economy in the shortest possible time. Going forward, the Committee comprising key players in the private sector such as Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, Chairman of ...

Olori Ronke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi is the wife of His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, and the founder of Africa Fashion Week London/Nigeria. She is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Adire Oduduwa Textile Training and Production Hub in Ile-Ife, Osun State. In this interview with select ...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd.), says the drive to bring Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) closer to Nigerians has commenced and is irreversible. Malam Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Ltd, said in addition to the massive deployment of CNG stations nationwide, the ...

John Charles The Benue State Government says it has recorded four deaths from suspected cases of cholera. The State Epidemiologist, Dr Henry Ijabo, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday, stating that 16 suspected cases were recorded. He said the suspected cases were detected in three local ...

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has nullified the expulsion of Martin Amaewhule and 24 others from the Rivers State House of Assembly by the Rivers State High Court. A three-member panel of the court ruled that the lower court lacked the jurisdiction to grant the exparte order. The Appeal ...

Nigerian senators of the Southeast extraction Wednesday met with the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to plead with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the release of leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.They also ...

CHUKWU DAVID reports that the National Assembly has cumulatively approved extension of 2023 Appropriation Act Implementation timeline for additional period of one year, thereby making the duration for last year’s budget implementation the longest since the nation’s return to civil ...

Mohamed Abba Yahaya, 26, of Tungan-goro, Minna, has been placed under arrest by the Niger State Police Command for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Husena Sani. The command reported that on May 30, 2024, at around 4:30 p.m., at Chanchaga Division, a case of criminal force and ...

BlockDAG’s latest Dev Release 64 has come with exciting news updates about the X1 Miner app’s submission to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The developments are poised to make the app ready for seamless crypto mining. Amid these advancements, the second keynote, which builds on the ...

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc (IBEDC) has announced a tariff hike for Band A customers, raising the rate from N206.80/kWh to N209.50/kWh.   This increase has been approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).   IBEDC, in a statement on Wednesday by its ...

US President, Joe Biden has blamed his poor debate performance on jet lag, saying he “wasn’t very smart” for “travelling around the world a couple of times” before the debate. “I didn’t listen to my staff… and then I nearly fell asleep on stage,” he said. Biden, 81, last returned from travel ...