4+ hour, 16+ min ago   (1011+ words) Observations by former President Goodluck Jonathan that governors, party bigwigs and political leaders are undermining Nigeria’s democracy by massing up in states where off-cycle elections are held are weighty. Therefore, the political class should stop abusing the privileges of their…...

19+ hour, 14+ min ago   (378+ words) Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) from N1,185 to N1,200 per litre, effective August 26, 2026. In an official communication to customers issued on Tuesday, the refinery’s Group Commercial Operations announced revised depot prices…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1266+ words) Nigeria’s latest fake government agencies scandal has moved beyond an embarrassing case of impersonation. These absurd scenarios have exposed something far more disturbing, bringing to the fore the weaknesses in the country’s machinery of government. This should worry every Nigerian....

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (436+ words) The Imo Specialist Hospital, Umuguma, on Friday performed its first robotic-assisted surgery, marking a major milestone in the state’s efforts to expand access to advanced medical care. The surgery, performed at the Imo Robotics and Oncology Centre within the hospital,…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1254+ words) Governor Alex Otti of Abia State The Abia State Government has commenced payment of outstanding gratuities to verified state and local government retirees, with the total liability put at N61.8 billion. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1311+ words) Some of the victims of last Friday’s Mosque attacks receiving treatment At least 30 people have been killed following attacks on four mosques in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State last Friday. The attackers reportedly assembled the worshippers and marched…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1765+ words) For some metal scavengers, popularly known as ‘iron condemned’ pickers, Lagos bridges, old buildings, construction sites and even occupied homes have become sources of quick money. Armed with cutting tools, they break into concrete structures to remove reinforcement rods and…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1394+ words) Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, National Chairman of the Council of Ulama of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’iqamatis Sunnah Nigeria is never too far away from religious heat. For a while now, the description of Christians as “infidels” by Islamic cleric Sani…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (407+ words) The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said he will visit the Benin-Asaba road on Tuesday following widespread complaints, protests and severe gridlock caused by the deteriorating condition of the federal highway. Umahi disclosed this during the flag-off ceremony for…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (524+ words) United States forces have commenced training for Nigerian troops in unmanned aircraft systems, combat casualty care and other military skills as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation between both countries. The training was conducted at an operating location in…...