Nigeria Open Billie Jean King Cup Campaign with Win Over Burundi
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria kicked off its 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III campaign on a winning note, edging Burundi 2-1 in a thrilling opening tie in Gaborone, Botswana. The victory gives Nigeria an early boost in the race for one of the two coveted promotion places to the Billie Jean King […]
Yobe Launches Health Insurance for State Retirees
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Yobe State Government has approved the enrolment of state and local government retirees into the Social Equity Programme under its health insurance scheme. The Executive Secretary of the Yobe Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, Dr. Babagana Tijjani, announced the approval in a statement issued on Tuesday in Damaturu. Tijjani said Governor Mai […]
Oyo Family Urges FG to Recover Slain Teacher’s Body
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The family of Michael Oyedokun, a teacher killed during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde to help recover his remains. In an open letter issued on Tuesday, the family thanked the Federal Government, security […]
Moghalu Urges Nigeria to Honour Soyinka More at 92
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Former Central Bank of Nigeria deputy governor Kingsley Moghalu has described Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka as a national treasure and global icon, urging Nigeria to give him greater recognition. Moghalu made the call in a statement on Tuesday to mark Soyinka’s 92nd birthday, praising the literary giant’s contributions to Nigeria, Africa […]
Venezuela Says Deadly Quakes Spared Oil Production
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, says last month’s deadly earthquakes did not disrupt the country’s oil production. Speaking on Monday, Rodriguez said Venezuela is producing 1.2 million barrels of crude oil per day, about 10% more than a year ago. She added that the government remains confident the economy will continue to […]
Reps Open Probe into Alleged ₦5.3tn CBN Revenue Gaps
By Oluwakemi kindness The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) to submit details of unremitted operating surplus and other revenues allegedly owed to the Federal Government by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other […]
Court Remand Three over alleged Guzape Murder
By Oluwakemi Kindness Three suspects have been remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre after they were arraigned before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court over the alleged murder of Adimike Godwin in Abuja’s Guzape District. Three suspects have been remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre after they were arraigned before the Federal Capital […]
Experts Seek Charter for Ethical Religion Reporting in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness Media leaders, human rights advocates and democracy experts have called for a new ethical framework to guide the reporting of religion in Nigeria, warning that sensational coverage, political manipulation of faith and misinformation threaten social cohesion, constitutional rights and democratic governance. The call was made on Monday at a breakfast dialogue on […]
Oil Surges 4% as US-Iran Conflict Escalates
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Global oil prices climbed more than four per cent on Monday after renewed military confrontation between the United States and Iran rattled financial markets and reignited fears over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes. The latest escalation came just days after both […]
FG Suspends Proposed WAEC, NECO Registration Fee Hike
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), pending wider consultations with stakeholders. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the decision in a statement issued on Monday by […]