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Shagamu-Iperu road: Contractor complies with FG directive, upgrades road to standard
CBC Global Civil and Building Construction Nigeria Ltd. has pledged to deliver the Shagamu-Iperu road in line with the Federal Government’s specifications.
The company says...
Top Stories
Tinubu unveils $3.05bn anti-poverty, human capital programmes
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday unveiled five landmark social and development programmes worth about 3.05 billion dollars to accelerate poverty reduction, strengthen community resilience and deepen...
POLITICS
FG to revive women political empowerment centres
and capable women leaders who will shape Nigeria’s future.”
She also called for legal safeguards for the proposed Electoral College under the Women’s Special Seats...
Senate gives Ogun-Osun River Basin 2 weeks ultimatum to reconcile accounts,...
The Senate Committee on Finance has given the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority a two-week ultimatum to reconcile its financial records or face legislative...
Otti directs immediate implementation of NYSC allowances
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has directed the immediate removal of administrative bottlenecks delaying the implementation of the approved allowances of the members...
METRO
Shagamu-Iperu road: Contractor complies with FG directive, upgrades road to standard
CBC Global Civil and Building Construction Nigeria Ltd. has pledged to deliver the Shagamu-Iperu road in line with the Federal Government’s specifications.
The company says...
Presidency hails Uzodimma’s infrastructure drive in Imo
The Presidency has commended the scale and quality of infrastructure development in Imo, describing projects executed by the Gov. Hope Uzodimma administration as evidence...
FG records progress on legacy projects, approves new roads – Umahi
The Federal Government says the four legacy highway projects are progressing steadily, alongside approval of new road contracts to enhance connectivity and economic growth.
The...
NATIONAL
NEMA receives 1,516 Nigerians voluntarily repatriated from South Africa
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has coordinated the successful reception of 1,516 vulnerable Nigerians voluntarily repatriated from the Republic of South Africa between...
Kogi confirms rescue of abducted NECO candidates, officials
The Kogi Government has confirmed the rescue of four persons abducted during an attack on an unauthorised examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government...
FAAN introduces facial ID system
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to introduce V-Pass facial recognition technology to transform domestic air travel.
The system will enable passengers...
SPORTS
World Cup: Argentina stun England 2-1 to reach final
Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in a gripping FIFA World Cup semi-final and secure a place in the tournament’s...
2026 World Cup: We were not at our best – Mbappe.
France captain Kylian Mbappé has acknowledged that Les Bleus failed to produce the level of performance required to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup...
Abuja Charity Half Marathon generates N12m to equip FCT hospitals
The sixth edition of the Run Club Abuja (RCA) Charity Half Marathon has generated N12.4 million to procure neonatal healthcare equipment for two public...
OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
Whitemoney laments Nigeria’s ‘billing’ dating culture
Reality TV star and entertainer, Hazel Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, has decried the rising financial expectations in dating in Nigeria, humorously asking fans...
Miss Naija 2026 to promote culture, tourism, women leadership
The organisers of the Miss Naija Beauty and Style Pageant have unveiled the 2026 edition with a commitment to promoting Nigerian culture, domestic...
Fans celebrate Nollywood legend RMD at 65
Fans of legendary Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, have celebrated him as he marks his 65th birthday
Reports shows...
CELEBRITIES
Chiwetalu Agu debunks death rumour, says he’s hale and hearty
Nollywood legend, Chiwetalu Agu has debunked rumours trending on social media that he is critically sick and needs financial assistance to get treatment.
Chiwetalu Agu...
CRIME
Police arrest 58 suspects, neutralise 17 criminals in Benue crackdown
The Benue Police Command says it arrested 58 suspects for homicide, armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism and related offences, while 17 suspected criminals were neutralised...
Police foil bandit attacks in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command says it has foiled several bandit attacks, neutralised scores of criminals and recorded significant successes against violent crimes across...
Police arrest 3 suspected vandals, recover N200m worth rail tracks
The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested three suspects in connection with vandalising and stealing of railway tracks worth N200 million in the...
LAW & JUSTICE
ICPC seeks stronger alliance with lawmakers to fight corruption
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, has called for stronger collaboration between Parliament...
De-registration: Appeal Court reserves judgment in ADC, 4 others’ suit
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday reserved judgment in appeals challenging the Federal High Court’s decision ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission...
Court sentences notorious bandit’s ally to 20 years imprisonment
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday sentenced Muhammad Sani, an associate of Danranmi, a notorious bandit who supplies arms and ammunition to...
