FG Awards N2.5bn Grants to Student Innovators
The Federal Government has awarded N2.5 billion in grants to 45 student-led ventures at the 2026 Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) Bootcamp and Awards held at the United Nations Development Programme Innovation Hub in Lagos. The beneficiaries emerged from 65 finalists selected through a competitive screening process, according to a statement by the Federal Ministry […]
Ibeno Youths Demand Revamp of Abandoned Skills Centre
Concerned youths in Ibeno Local Government Area have called on government authorities to revive a long-abandoned skill acquisition centre in the community, describing the facility as a missed opportunity for youth empowerment and economic development. The youths, under the umbrella of the Ibeno Youth Advocacy Network (IYAN), said the centre, reportedly constructed about 16 years […]
Agatu Residents Protest Herdsmen Presence Ahead of Farming Season
Residents of Agatu Local Government Area in Benue State staged a protest on Monday in Obagaji, the council headquarters, demanding the removal of Fulani herders from their communities ahead of the farming season. The protesters, carrying placards and chanting slogans, marched to the local government secretariat to express concerns over the presence of cattle in […]
Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns from NNPP, Moves to ADC
Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, Secretary of the Kwankwasiyya movement and son of former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). In a statement shared on Monday via his Facebook page, Mustapha said his decision followed careful consideration and marked a new phase in his political career. […]
EFCC Arrests Firm Representative Over Alleged N993m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a company representative, Kofoworola Motunrayo Kolawole, over an alleged fraud involving N993.2 million linked to a failed foreign exchange transaction. Kolawole, 37, a native of Ondo State, was taken into custody by the commission’s Ilorin Zonal Directorate after initially failing to honour several invitations. She later […]
Tinubu Launches Support Fund for Nigerian Armed Forces
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the creation of a dedicated support fund for Nigeria’s Armed Forces, aimed at assisting wounded personnel and the families of fallen soldiers. The announcement was made on Sunday, during the President’s 74th birthday commemoration, as a gesture to honour the courage and sacrifice of the nation’s military. President Tinubu […]
Wike Emerges as Key Figure Amid PDP Factional Struggle
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide Reuben Abati has said that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reasserted himself as a central figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), even as the party continues to grapple with internal divisions. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Abati highlighted that recent events […]
Ashleigh Plumptre Begins Recovery After Successful Foot Surgery
Nigeria international Ashleigh has started rehabilitation following a successful surgery on her left foot, her club, Al-Ittihad Ladies, confirmed. The defender underwent the procedure last weekend after sustaining a setback that required surgical intervention. Plumptre is expected to be sidelined for several months as she focuses on her recovery and rehabilitation. This marks the second […]
UNIJOS Postpones Exams After Deadly Attack in Jos
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has postponed all examinations scheduled for Monday and Tuesday following heightened security concerns in Jos, Plateau State, after a deadly attack in Anguwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area. In a statement on Sunday, Emmanuel Madugu, Deputy Registrar of Information and Public Relations, said the decision was made to […]
Critics Urged to Prioritize Solutions Over Rhetoric in Governance Debate
The government has responded sharply to recent public criticism, describing some commentary on Nigeria’s challenges as superficial and lacking constructive insight. In a statement, officials argued that governance requires difficult decisions, trade-offs, and a willingness to endure short-term unpopularity to achieve long-term stability. “It is easy to write from the sidelines. To critique without consequence. […]
