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target=_blank>LEADERSHIP names Dauda Lawal Governor of The Year
Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration’s commitment to delivering visible progress and restoring confidence in governance in Zamfara State. The governor said this while receiving the LEADERSHIP Governor of the Year Award on Thursday. The event held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Dr Amina
target=_blank>NNPC: We recorded $4.2bn after-tax profit in 2025
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited reported an after-tax profit of ₦5.760 trillion, equivalent to $4.26 billion, for the 2025 financial year. The company disclosed the figures in its latest operational and financial update, detailing performance across upstream, downstream and gas operations. According to the report, total revenue for the year stood at ₦60.517
target=_blank>Coup: FG fails to produce court order on detention of Zaria cleric
The Federal Government has failed to produce an order of court authorising the detention of an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir Zaria, accused of coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s government. Justice Peter Lifu ofa Federal High Court in Abujahad on Thursday ordered the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to produce a purported order based on
target=_blank>E-transmission: Dickson asks conference c’ttee to consider reps’ version
Senator Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa West) has called on membership of Senate, House conference committee on harmonisation of Electoral Bill to adopt the House of Representatives’ version which mandates electronic transmission of election results from polling units to IReV without any provision for manual backup. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, the lawmaker said the version
target=_blank>Gombe PDP Rep joins APC
A member of the House of Representative, Hon. Abdullahi El-Rasheed (Bala Kelly), has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State. The lawmaker, who represented Dukku/Nafada Federal Constituency, announced his defection to the APC, when he visited Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya at the Gombe State Liaison Office
target=_blank>Abducted Army Varsity Prof dies in captivity
Professor Abubakar Mohammed El-Jummah, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State, has died in the hands of Boko Haram. The professor was abducted by on his way from Biu to Maiduguri, the terrorists on March 3, 2025. The terrorists struck along Damaturu-Buni Yadi-Biu road. The
target=_blank>Truck crushes rider to death in Jos
A long vehicle loaded with cement on Wednesday night crushed a teenage rider around Terminus Market, Jos North local government area of Plateau State. Our correspondent reports that the incident occurred around 9:30 pm when the trailer was heading out of Jos City. The accident generated concern from sympathizers who trooped to the scene of
target=_blank>Kwankwasiyya Movement asks US congress to reject recommendations against Kwankwaso
Kwankwasiyya Movement has rejected the proposed bill by some lawmakers who proposed visa ban as well as asset freeze on the former governor of Knao state, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Recall that five United States lawmakers on Tuesday proposed a bill seeking to impose sanctions against the national leader of the New Nigerian People’s Party
target=_blank>El-Rufai to appear before EFCC on Monday
Malam Nasir El-Rufai will appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by 10:00 a.m. on Monday. Ubong Esop Akpan, counsel to the former governor of Kaduna State, said this while reacting to the attempt to arrest him at the Abuja airport, on Thursday. He said El-Rufai was approached by security operatives Thursday afternoon
target=_blank>Flutterwave pledges more support for Nigerian businesses
Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company in Africa, has expressed its renewed commitment to deepening relationships with Nigerian businesses and leaders driving the economy. The company’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Olugbenga Agboola gave the assurance recently at a Gala Night that hosted decision-makers from the public sector and various industries including technology, aviation, hospitality,
target=_blank>Reps question regional disparities in 2026 Works budget allocation
Honourable Yusuf Umar Datti, Member representing Kura/Madobi/Garun-Mallam Federal Constituency of Kano State, has raised concerns over apparent disparities in the allocation of funds across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones in the proposed 2026 budget of the Federal Ministry of Works. The concerns were raised during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees
Reps question regional disparities in 2026 Works budget allocation
target=_blank>Transfer: Raheem Sterling’s new club after leaving Chelsea confirmed
Raheem Sterling has joined Feyenoord as a free agent after leaving Chelsea. The 31-year-old’s contract was terminated by the Blues in January with two years left to run. Sterling has now signed a short-term deal with the Eredivisie club until the end of this season. Feyenoord currently sit in second position on the table and
Transfer: Raheem Sterling’s new club after leaving Chelsea confirmed
target=_blank>Transfer: Galatasaray clear air on rumours surrounding Victor Osimhen
Galatasaray have cleared the air regarding the transfer rumours surrounding their striker Victor Osimhen. This was disclosed by respected Turkish journalist, Arda Özkurt, who revealed that Galatasaray has no plans to sell the Nigerian international. Reports had emerged this week that Galatasaray is ready to sell Osimhen to Barcelona at the end of the season.
Transfer: Galatasaray clear air on rumours surrounding Victor Osimhen
target=_blank>Rivers: Court sentences four to death over killing of Ahoada DPO
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced four of the 13 defendants standing trial over the killing of the former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada East Police Division in the state, SP Bako Angbashim, to death by hanging. SP Angbashim was killed in September 2023 in Odumude community, Ahoada East Local
Rivers: Court sentences four to death over killing of Ahoada DPO
target=_blank>Lagos seals illegal estates in Lekki, Lagos Island over planning violations
The Lagos State Government has stepped up enforcement against property estates operating without approved layout plans and statutory building permits, sealing several structures across the Lekki corridor and parts of Lagos Island. The action was carried out through the Office of Physical Planning, following earlier warnings issued to developers in 2025 when the government identified
Lagos seals illegal estates in Lekki, Lagos Island over planning violations
target=_blank>Kano Polytechnic students demand urgent dialogue over fee increase
Students of Kano State Polytechnic have called for immediate dialogue with the institution’s management over the recent increase in tuition fees. The appeal was made in a letter on Thursday addressed to the Rector by the Joint Campus Council (JCC), Kano Axis, under the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). In the letter, signed by
Kano Polytechnic students demand urgent dialogue over fee increase
target=_blank>Tiger Beer unites eastern fans at Man United vs West Ham Watch Party
Tiger Beer once again turned football into a living, breathing community experience, bringing Manchester United fans together for a high-energy watch party that transformed an ordinary match night into something unforgettable. Building on the powerful momentum created in Port Harcourt, the brand pushed its fan-first vision even further, creating premium matchday environments where passion, courage,
Tiger Beer unites eastern fans at Man United vs West Ham Watch Party
target=_blank>If my people want me to join APC, I have no choice – Fintiri
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has addressed growing speculation about a possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his political future would be guided by the wishes of the people of the state. Speaking with journalists, Fintiri said politics is about serving the people and that he would not resist any decision
If my people want me to join APC, I have no choice – Fintiri
target=_blank>2026 budget: Ndume protests omission of Borno roads
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has protested the exclusion of key road networks in Borno State from the Federal Government’s proposed 2026 “legacy” infrastructure projects. In a formal letter dated February 11, 2026, addressed to the Minister of Works, David Umahi, the senator expressed concern over what he described as an incomplete design
2026 budget: Ndume protests omission of Borno roads
target=_blank>Lagos Taskforce arrests 75 in Coastal Road raid
The Lagos State Government, through the Environmental and Special Offences Taskforce, has arrested 75 suspected hoodlums during a late-night enforcement operation along the Coastal Road axis of the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Thursday, noting that the operation was carried out around
Lagos Taskforce arrests 75 in Coastal Road raid
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