Kwara Government Sues Saraki Over Alleged Criminal Defamation
By Zainab Bakare The Kwara State Government has instituted a criminal defamation suit against former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over alleged false claims concerning the educational qualifications of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The case was filed before the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Senior Ibrahim, alongside the […]
CGC Volleyball League: Customs, CNS Maintain Streak
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The third edition of the CGC Volleyball Premier League continued to gather momentum in Abuja, with defending champions and title contenders delivering impressive performances across Days Two and Three of the competition. In the men’s category, Nigeria Customs Service reinforced their title ambitions with consecutive straight-set victories over Nigeria Police and Defence […]
Astronaut Koch Wins Top Spanish Concord Prize
By Jumoke Abubakar American astronaut Christina Koch has won Spain’s prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for Concord in recognition of her contributions to space exploration and efforts to advance humanity’s understanding of the universe. Announcing the award on Wednesday, the jury praised Koch for helping to “extend the frontiers of humanity” and for inspiring future […]
PETROAN Explains Delay in Petrol Price Cuts
By Jumoke Abubakar The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has explained why recent reductions in petrol prices at the depot level have yet to reflect at filling stations nationwide. Speaking o during an interview on Wednesday, PETROAN President Billy Gillis-Harry said retail fuel prices depend on several factors, including supply availability, […]
Stakeholders Seek WASH Access for Every African Child
By: Julian Osamoto Stakeholders have called for urgent action to improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools across Africa, warning that poor hygiene infrastructure and insecurity continue to threaten children’s health, education and future prospects. The call was made during the 2026 Day of the African Child celebration at Federal Government […]
EU Strengthens Local Therapeutic Food Production in Nigeria
By Zainab Bakare The European Union has reaffirmed its support for local production of nutrition products in Nigeria, as part of efforts to combat child malnutrition and reduce reliance on imported therapeutic foods. EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, made the commitment during a visit to NutriK’s production facility in the Kano Free […]
Witness Says Yahaya Bello Not Involved in Transactions
By Jumoke Abubakar The 17th prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering trial involving former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and two others told the court that Bello did not participate in any of the property transactions under investigation. The witness, Shehu Bala, made the disclosure during cross-examination by defence counsel, Paul Daudu (SAN). He […]
Oyo Teachers’ Strike Sparks Concerns Over Children’s Future
By Zainab Bakare The indefinite strike by public school teachers in Oyo State has sparked growing concern among parents and education stakeholders, who warn that prolonged school closures are disrupting learning and exposing children to negative influences. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Oyo State directed teachers in public primary and secondary schools to […]
NSITF Boss Mourns Daily Independent Business Editor Sylvester Enoghase
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Daily Independent Newspaper’s Labour Editor and Group Business Editor, Sylvester Enoghase. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the management and staff of the Fund, Faleye […]
PenCom, NURTW Launch Pension Plan for Transport Workers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) have begun discussions on a landmark partnership that could bring an estimated nine million transport workers into Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) through the Personal Pension Plan (PPP). The initiative was unveiled during a courtesy visit by NURTW […]