200 Nigerians benefit from NDDC foreign postgraduate scholarship
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says 200 persons are set to depart Nigeria for its foreign postgraduate scholarship programme in Europe, North America and Asia. The Managing Director, Dr…
Kwankwaso hosts Igbo elders, affirms commitment to OK movement
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) hosted Igbo elders on Wednesday, affirming his commitment to the Peter Obi presidency project. He wrote on his…
Friendly match: Portugal pip Nigeria 2-1; how they played
Francisco Conceição netted the winner as Portugal stretched their unbeaten run to five games (W4, D1) with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, giving themselves…
Atiku calls for declaration of emergency on security; says attacks on schools may cripple education
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has decried the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria, expressing concern that the…
Standard Chartered: African Reforms Spark Investment Revival as International Aid Shrinks
African governments from Nigeria to Uganda have lured foreign funders ranging from export credit agencies and private investors to the Gulf as years of painful reforms have a beneficial impact,…
Why Rushed Military Offensives Can Trigger Hostage Killings – CSO
A civil society organisation, the Centre for Security and Peace Advancement (CSPA), has urged Nigerians to appreciate the complexities confronting security forces during rescue operations involving kidnapped victims held in…
Alleged cybercrime: Court strikes out police case against 24 foreigners
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday struck out the police case against the remaining 24 foreigners out of the 109 being tried for cybercrime. Justice Ekerete Akpan, in…
N210trn audit queries: Senate issues arrest warrant on Mele Kyari
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a warrant of arrest on former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, over his…
NEMA activates reception arrangements for Nigerian returnees from South Africa
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated reception arrangements for Nigerian citizens being evacuated from South Africa aftermath of xenophobic attacks against Black immigrants in the country. Mrs. Zubaida…
Governing Council approves appointment of Registrar, Bursar for LASU
The Governing Council of Lagos State University at its emergency meeting on Wednesday, 10th June 2026 has approved the reappointment of Mr Emmanuel A. Fanu as Registrar and Secretary to…