Saliu Mustapha Dumps APC, thanks Tinubu
NOTICE OF RESIGNATION AS A MEMBER OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) Following careful considerations of the recent developments in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, I have formally resigned my membership of the party in the state This is not a decision I have taken lightly. It follows weeks of extensive consultations […]
Sanwo-Olu Urges Stakeholders to End Blackouts in Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on stakeholders in the electricity sector to take decisive action to end persistent blackouts, saying reliable power supply is critical to the state’s economic growth and competitiveness. The governor made the call at a high-level strategic town hall meeting held at the State House in Marina on Thursday. […]
Indonesia Deports Nigerian Over Immigration Violation
Indonesian immigration authorities have deported a Nigerian national for failing to present valid travel and residence documents, officials said. According to state-owned ANTARA News, the Tanjungpinang Immigration Detention Centre in Riau Islands Province confirmed on Thursday that the Nigerian was deported on Tuesday, August 18, through the immigration checkpoint at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang. […]
Sultan Extols Virtues of 9th Emir of Ilorin’s Widow, HRH Halimah Sulu-Gambari
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has extolled the virtues of Her Highness Halimah Goni Soba Sulu-Gambari, widow of the 9th Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness Alhaji Zulqarnain Gambari Muhammed, who passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The Sultan made the remarks as the eighth-day Fidau prayer […]
Sheringham Questions Tielemans’ Move to Manchester United
Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham has questioned the club’s decision to sign Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans, saying the 29-year-old is not the type of player capable of restoring the club to its former heights. Tielemans joined Manchester United from Aston Villa in July in a deal reportedly worth £35 million and is expected to […]
Oyedele Defends $5bn Loan, Says Spending Details Follow Budget Process
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has defended the Federal Government’s $5 billion financing facility with First Abu Dhabi Bank, saying the transaction followed due process and is intended to refinance more expensive debt. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Oyedele dismissed calls for the government to […]
Five Workers Die at Edo Factory in One Month, Okpebholo Orders Safety Review
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has ordered Rongtai Building Materials Nigeria Limited to strengthen safety measures after reports that at least five workers died at the company’s facility in Utesi, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, within the past month. The governor visited the factory on Wednesday following a violent protest by workers and youths from the […]
NYSC DG Warns Corps Members Against 2027 Campaigns
NYSC DG Warns Corps Members Against 2027 Campaigns The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has warned corps members against participating in political campaigns or using their NYSC identity and social media accounts to promote political parties or candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. Nafiu issued the warning on Wednesday […]
Katsina Begins Distribution of 90,000 Bags of Grains to Vulnerable Households
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has launched the distribution of 90,000 bags of assorted grains to vulnerable households across the state’s 34 local government areas as part of efforts to ease economic hardship and improve food security. The distribution was flagged off on Wednesday in Kaita Local Government Area, where the governor directed officials and […]
Kwara CP Warns Officers Against Indiscriminate Phone Searches
Kwara State Commissioner of Police Ojo Adekimi has directed police officers to stop indiscriminately searching the mobile phones of National Youth Service Corps members under the guise of checking for internet fraud. Adekimi issued the warning on Wednesday during a visit to the NYSC Orientation Camp, where 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members are […]
