NILDS Media Adviser Urges Accurate Data for National Planning
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Nigeria needs accurate and reliable national data to strengthen planning, policymaking and economic development. The Media Adviser to the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Mohammed Abdulkadri, made the call in Abuja, while receiving the 2026 Spectacular Achievers Award from the All Progressive Support Initiative, APSI. He […]
South-South Governors Move to Build Regional Economic Bloc
By Sulyman Gobir Governors of the South-South states have agreed to build a more integrated regional economic bloc, with shared infrastructure, investment and coordinated engagement with the Federal Government at the centre of the new agenda. The decision was reached at the second South-South Governors’ Forum meeting in Calabar, Cross River State, chaired by Bayelsa […]
Ekiti Pensioners Beg Oyebanji Over Unpaid Entitlements
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Pensioners of the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), have appealed to Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji to urgently intervene over unpaid pensions, gratuities and other outstanding entitlements. The BOUESTI Pensioners Association made the appeal in a letter dated September 7, 2026, addressed to the governor and signed […]
BBNaija Disqualifications From Kemen to Nomy
By: Mardiyyah Abubakar Big Brother Naija BBNaija, has disqualified eight housemates across 11 seasons for offences ranging from violence and aggression to sexual misconduct and repeated breaches of house rules. The latest is Nomy, who was removed from the Season 11 house after Big Brother cited her repeated disobedience. Nomy’s disqualification followed her refusal to […]
INEC Fixes September 19 for By-Elections in Four States
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed September 19, 2026, for five by-elections across four states as political activities ahead of the 2027 general election intensify. INEC Chief Press Secretary, Tunde Oketola, disclosed this in an interview with Journalists, in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Oketola, the elections will cover one federal constituency and […]
ONSA Begins First Crisis Response Exercise in Delta
By Julian Osamoto The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has commenced the 2026 Rapid Response 3 (RR3) Crisis Response Exercise in Asaba, Delta State, marking the first time the national multi-agency crisis simulation is being conducted outside the Federal Capital Territory. The five-day exercise, which began on Monday, September 7, brings together relevant […]
NELFUND: keeping Nigerian students in school
By Anayo Akwitti For many Nigerian students, going to university is no longer just about gaining admission. It is also about finding the money to remain there. Tuition, accommodation, transport and food costs have continued to put pressure on students and their families, forcing some to combine their studies with jobs or depend on relatives […]
Five killed as Amazon cargo plane crashes in Miami
By Julian Osamoto At least five people have been killed after an Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport in the United States and crashed into vehicles. The Prime Air Boeing 767 caught fire shortly after landing at about 1:58pm local time on Sunday, after a flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico. […]
Police track murder suspect to Ghana through viral video
By Oluwakemi Kindness A viral social media video has helped Nigerian police track a murder suspect to Ghana, where he was arrested and later repatriated to Nigeria. The suspect, Victor Fejemirokum, was wanted over the abduction and murder of an FRSC officer and her daughter in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Nigeria Police Force disclosed this […]
Afrocentric Expo: FG Eyes New Jobs, Global Business Partnerships
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Federal Government says the Afrocentric Cultural Expo 2026 will unlock new jobs and international business partnerships by connecting Nigeria’s creative talents with global opportunities. The government also expects the initiative to attract investment, boost tourism and create new economic opportunities by showcasing Nigeria’s cultural and creative strengths to audiences, businesses and […]