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target=_blank>3 Years. One Big5 Stage. A Growing Story of What Mikano Motors LHCV Can Do
For three consecutive years, Mikano Motors’ Light & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (LHCV) Division has made its mark at Big 5 Construct Nigeria , and that consistency says more than simply showing up. It reflects a growing presence, a commitment to the construction industry, and a clear understanding of what businesses operating in Nigeria’s demanding environment
target=_blank>NMDPRA threatens to revoke licences of filling stations tampering with pumps
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it has observed incidents of under-dispensing of petroleum products at retail outlets nationwide. In a statement on Tuesday, it said it views the action as a serious breach of consumer trust that will not be tolerated. To safeguard the interests of consumers, all retail outlet
target=_blank>ICONIC UNIVERSITY: Federal Government Has Issued Full Statutory License
Iconic Open University says it has been officially granted a Full Statutory License by the Federal Government, through the National Universities Commission (NUC). In a statement, the institution said the license was granted on Tuesday, 22 September, 2026. “This makes the University a full-fledged private university in Nigeria.” “This landmark development marks a defining moment
target=_blank>2027: Babachir Lawal joins NDC
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). This comes three months after he dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over allegations of rigged presidential primaries. Lawal announced his move on Tuesday in Abuja, declaring total support for the NDC presidential ticket of Peter
target=_blank>SBM report: Nigerians must reject Tinubu same way they’ve rejected subsidy removal – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the latest SBM Intelligence survey confirms that Nigerians have overwhelmingly rejected President Bola Tinubu’s fuel policy and are demanding immediate relief from the crushing cost of living. Atiku, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said the finding that 67.4 per
target=_blank>3 Years, One Big5 Stage: A Growing Story of What Mikano Motors LHCV Can Do
For three consecutive years, Mikano Motors’ Light & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (LHCV) Division has made its mark at Big 5 Construct Nigeria , and that consistency says more than simply showing up. It reflects a growing presence, a commitment to the construction industry, and a clear understanding of what businesses operating in Nigeria’s demanding environment
target=_blank>Media Trust’s Aaron Atsahyel shortlisted for Thomson Foundation Award
Aaron Atsahyel, a journalist with Trust TV, has been named one of the 12 finalists for the 2026 Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year Award. Atsahyel was recognised for his documentary, Gallari Mass Arrest: 12 Years After, which highlights the plight of women and children whose husbands and fathers were allegedly arrested by the
target=_blank>CBN resets interest rates to 23%
The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reset the monetary policy rate (MPR) to 23 percent. Olayemi Cardoso, CBN’s governor, made the revealation while addressing thr media on Tuesday, after the committee’s 307th meeting in Abuja He said 11 members of the Committee were present at the meeting He
target=_blank>Edo: Man arrested for allegedly impersonating military officer
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old man, Mohammed Manfred Abdulramah, for allegedly impersonating a military officer. The suspect, who hails from Okene, Kogi State, was arrested along the Auchi–Okene Expressway. The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said the suspect was arrested on September 16, 2026, by personnel of the 195 Battalion,
target=_blank>FG inaugurates panel probing miners’ deaths
The Federal Government has inaugurated the panel set up to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners arrested by the Nigerian Civil Defence and Security Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The miners, who died between Thursday and Friday, were locked up in a tiny cell were they were reportedly suffocated to death. President Bola
target=_blank>IPOB questions how Nnamdi Kanu was tagged ‘terrorist’ after 2017 meeting with South – East govs
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has questioned how its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was tagged a terrorist just days after an August 2017 peace meeting with governors of the South-East states in Enugu. IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, raised the question on Tuesday in a statement titled, “Where Was the Terrorism Between August and September 2017?”
IPOB questions how Nnamdi Kanu was tagged ‘terrorist’ after 2017 meeting with South – East govs
target=_blank> Lagos: Police arrest suspected cultist, recover pistol, axe, others in Ikorodu
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old suspected cultist, Muyideen Olatunbosun, and recovered a rubber-made pistol, an axe, criminal charms and an illicit drug popularly known as “Ice” during an intelligence-led anti-crime patrol in Ikorodu. A statement by the command said Olatunbosun was arrested by police operatives while they were conducting patrols around
Lagos: Police arrest suspected cultist, recover pistol, axe, others in Ikorodu
target=_blank>Stakeholders move to strengthen Child Rights Act after 23 years
Stakeholders in the justice sector on Tuesday began moves to strengthen legislation on the protection of the welfare and rights of Nigerian children. The stakeholders, including policymakers, legislators, judges, law enforcement agencies, civil society representatives and international organisations, called for appropriate, implementable and enforceable legislation to enhance the development and welfare of Nigerian children. They
Stakeholders move to strengthen Child Rights Act after 23 years
target=_blank>I’m not acting president – Akpabio addresses Tinubu, Shettima’s absence from Aso Rock
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has clarified that he is not acting on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, who is currently in France. Akpabio spoke in Akwa Ibom State on Tuesday amid controversy over the absence of President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima from the Aso Rock Villa. DAILY POST reports that while Tinubu is
I’m not acting president – Akpabio addresses Tinubu, Shettima’s absence from Aso Rock
target=_blank>2027: ‘You won’t return to Senate’ – Wike blasts Ireti Kingibe
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has again slammed FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe, saying she would not return to the National Assembly in the 2027 general elections. Wike made the assertion on Tuesday while fielding questions from newsmen during an inspection of ongoing road projects in the FCT. He described Kingibe
2027: ‘You won’t return to Senate’ – Wike blasts Ireti Kingibe
target=_blank>Yobe varsity warns students against night study along highway
The management of Yobe State University has warned students against studying at night along the Gujba Road/Expressway. In an internal circular recently issued and signed by the Secretary to the Registrar, Ibrahim Liman, on behalf of the Registrar, the university said its attention had been drawn by security operatives to the activities of some students
Yobe varsity warns students against night study along highway
target=_blank>Benue govt, security agencies intervene in communal clash
The Benue State Government and security agencies have intervened in a communal clash between the Mbakor and Agasha communities of Tarka and Guma local government areas, following a deadly conflict that left houses burnt and property worth millions of naira destroyed. The peace agreement was reached during a peace and assessment tour led by the
Benue govt, security agencies intervene in communal clash
target=_blank>Super Eagles: Brentford defender Kayode reveals he was approached by Nigeria
Brentford defender, Michael Kayode has revealed he was approached by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to play for the Super Eagles. Kayode, who was born in Borgomanero, Italy, is of Nigerian descent. The 22-year-old has earned first senior Italy call-up, but he already left his mark with the Azzurri at the youth level. The right-back
Super Eagles: Brentford defender Kayode reveals he was approached by Nigeria
target=_blank>Timely reset – Economist reacts to CBN interest rate cut
Economist and financial analyst, Dr Muda Yusuf, has reacted to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s, CBN decision to cut the interest rate to 23 percent from 26.5 percent. In a statement on Tuesday, Yusuf described the apex bank’s decision as a “timely reset.” Recall that the CBN’s 307th Monetary Policy Committee, MPC meeting cut the
Timely reset – Economist reacts to CBN interest rate cut
target=_blank>Fuel Price: Atiku reacts as majority of Nigerians reject Tinubu’s fuel subsidy policy
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to a survey which indicated that 67.4 per cent of Nigerians rejected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s fuel subsidy policy. In a statement by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, on Tuesday, Atiku said the verdict of an SBM Intelligence survey represented a damning public verdict on the administration that
Fuel Price: Atiku reacts as majority of Nigerians reject Tinubu’s fuel subsidy policy
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