The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports claiming civilians were killed during a military airstrike on Tumfa market in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara, insisting there is no verified evidence of civilian casualties from the operation. The military was reacting to reports by AFP and rights groups alleging that dozens of people died after missiles … [Read more…]
Nigeria has again failed to meet its 1.5 million bpd crude oil production quota approved by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In its National Liquid Hydrocarbon Production Report released on Tuesday, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed that average daily crude oil production hovered around 1.4 million bpd, representing about … [Read more…]
By Sammie Echi-Agbo His Excellency, Dr Jim Nwobodo, means different things to different people for different reasons. For some, he is remembered for rural development projects encompassing healthcare, water supply, electricity and empowerment. For others, his legacy lies in industrialisation, sports development and philanthropy. However, a common perception of Jim is that of a charismatic … [Read more…]
A major fire outbreak has destroyed several shops at the popular Mandate Market in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, threw the bustling market into confusion.According to Daily Trust, traders and residents struggled to contain the inferno before the arrival of firefighters. Several shops with goods worth … [Read more…]
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to uphold discipline, unity, loyalty, and peaceful coexistence throughout their service year. Ododo gave the charge on Tuesday during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course held at the NYSC Orientation Camp … [Read more…]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told his cabinet he will remain in office despite growing calls for his resignation, saying the process for challenging the leader of the Labour Party has not been triggered. About 80 Labour MPs have called for him to step down after the party’s heavy local election losses last week. … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) screening committee for the Rivers State House of Assembly has dismissed the list of cleared and uncleared aspirants for the 2027 elections, noting that the list did not emanate from the committee. It was earlier gathered that the committee had released a list of successful and unsuccessful aspirants to stand … [Read more…]
…Commends Mbah for strong party synergy and consensus-building The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly Screening Committee has begun screening 24 aspirants on the party’s platform for the Enugu State House of Assembly. The panel, headed by Comrade Lucky Porki, stated that only one aspirant from each State Constituency made submissions at the expiration … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government and the Police have moved against a stepmother, Mrs. Ogechi John, for alleged child homicide. Mrs. John, who hails from Oderiko in Ikwo LGA of Ebonyi State, was arrested by the police on Monday morning for allegedly beating her stepdaughter, Miss Ogechi Amanda John, aged 9, to death at their Nchatancha … [Read more…]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says universities in Nigeria will admit candidates with a minimum score of 150 for the 2026 academic session. The board also announced that colleges of nursing would maintain a minimum admissible score of 150, while polytechnics would admit candidates from 100. The decisions were reached during the 2026 … [Read more…]
Renowned journalist and publisher of Jungle Journalist, Mazi Onukwube ThankGod Ofoelue, has been laid to rest on Saturday, May 9, 2026, as family members, journalists, community leaders, and sympathisers converged on Arochukwu to bid farewell. The late media practitioner was laid to rest amid glowing tributes celebrating his courage, integrity, and unwavering commitment to truth … [Read more…]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the establishment of National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF), in a landmark move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s research, science, technology and innovation ecosystem. According to a press release issued by Pauline Sule, Head, Press and Public Relations of the Federal … [Read more…]