Elumelu’s ‘Tony’ Correction Sparks Debate Over Workplace First Names
A viral exchange between United Bank for Africa Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, and a young executive trainee has sparked debate over the use of first names in Nigerian workplaces. The discussion followed a video from Thursday’s graduation ceremony of UBA’s Graduate Management Accelerated Programme, where the trainee addressed Elumelu as “Tony” during an interactive session. […]
Wike Bans Car Dealerships on Abuja Green Areas
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate suspension of the use of green areas, parks and gardens in Abuja as car dealership lots. Wike expressed concern over the conversion of areas designated for recreation, including parts of the Millennium Park, into commercial spaces. He directed the FCT Administration to monitor […]
ASUU-OOU Commends University’s Improved Webometrics Ranking
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Olabisi Onabanjo University branch, has commended the institution’s management for its improved performance in the July 2026 Webometrics Global Ranking. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the branch chairperson, Yinusa Ganiyu, ASUU-OOU praised Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ayodeji Agboola and his management team for the university’s performance. The […]
Niger Police Arrest Four Over Mob Killing
The Niger State Police Command has arrested four men suspected of participating in the mob killing of 30-year-old Sunday Pada in Minna. The suspects— Ibrahim Abubakar, Aliyu Onah, Godwin Musa and Aminu Bawa, all residents of the Korokpan area of Minna—are alleged to have beaten and stabbed Pada to death on August 10. The police […]
Dele Momodu: I’d Support Tinubu If He Upheld Democratic Ideals
Publisher and former presidential aspirant Dele Momodu has said he would strongly support President Bola Tinubu if the administration consistently upheld the democratic principles they fought for during Nigeria’s military era. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, Momodu said his criticism of Tinubu was rooted in concerns about governance, not personal animosity. […]
ADC Picks Gamax as Ebonyi South Senatorial Candidate
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ebonyi State has conducted a fresh primary election for the Ebonyi South Senatorial District, with Dr Ideyi Prince Gamax emerging as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election. The substitution primary was held at the party’s state secretariat on Thursday, where Gamax, the sole aspirant, secured all 450 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
