The family of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has expressed profound appreciation to security agencies following the successful rescue of his sister, Mrs. Olaide Adegoke John-Paul, and her 12-year-old twin sons from their abductors. The family also acknowledged the support, prayers and solidarity shown by Nigerians throughout the...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that candidates scheduled to participate in the 2026 Mop-Up Unfified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now print their examination notification slips ahead of the exercise slated for June 13. The Board said the notification slips contain crucial details such as...
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), and Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, have identified quality education, active citizenship and stronger community collaboration with security agencies as critical tools for tackling banditry, terrorism and other security challenges confronting Nigeria. The two leaders made the assertion during the commissioning...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has embarked on an intensive project inspection tour across the state, signalling a decisive push to fast-track the completion of all ongoing developments before his tenure officially ends in May, 2027. The governor, who spent the week assessing multiple project sites in the...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commended the Nigerian military, particularly troops of Operation HADIN KAI, for the successful rescue of 360 abductees from the Mandara mountain, a notorious terrorist enclave in the southern part of the state. Zulum first visited the people of Ngoshe on March...
Joint Task Force of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully rescued 360 abducted civilians during a major operation against a Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) enclave hidden within the Mandara Mountains in southern Borno State. The spokesman of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Lt. Col. Sani Uba, revealed this...
As the political atmosphere intensifies towards the next general election, I was discussing the role of youths in shaping electoral outcomes and defining a future for themselves with a friend. My friend drew an interesting analogy between political godfathers and slave masters. He said some of our youths are...
As we trickled into Yemi Ogunbiyi’s cosy bungalow in the Staff Quarters at Ife, we were greeted by pulsating calypso tunes playing from a real stereo equipment. The trending hit songs of Lord Kitchener and Mighty Sparrow were softly booming in the background. A rich whiff of good food...
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to safeguard the vital assets and heavy equipment on the premises of the Chad Basin Development Authority (CBDA). Governor Zulum made the call in a statement issued on Sunday by the Directorate of Information,Ministry of Information...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, declared the courageous leadership, vision and political will demonstrated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as responsible for bridging Nigeria’s longstanding development gap, citing ongoing infrastructure projects across the country as evidence of purposeful leadership. Speaking at the 36th...
Nigeria Police Force has announced the successful rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted on June 3, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid, announced this in a statement issued on Sunday in...
When the FIFA World Cup finals kick off on June 11, Nigeria’s presence will be felt, but not as a competitor. Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, will headline the opening ceremony in a duet with Colombian superstar, Shakira, who will be performing at the opening of the global football fiesta...
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded one of its most remarkable operational achievements in recent years as the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir Special Patrol Operations delivered significant reductions across critical road safety indices nationwide. The recorded outcome is another proof of the effectiveness of the Corps’ proactive traffic management strategies,...
Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has reiterated the need for stronger healthcare systems and wider health insurance coverage as part of efforts to improve the wellbeing of Nigerians. Obi made this known after holding discussions with healthcare professionals and experts in the United States on...
The stage was set, the lights dazzled and the future of African music took centre stage as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the African Union Commission (AUC) unveiled seven emerging artistes tipped to become the continent’s next generation of superstars. During the AFRIMA Diamond Party and Prize...
Stakeholders from Mussa Ward in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have appealed to the Federal Government, Borno State Government, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts toward securing the safe and immediate release of 42 pupils and students abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents. Speaking...
Nigeria’s leading listed companies and capital market institutions were celebrated for outstanding performance, innovation, and contributions to economic growth at the 2026 Nairametrics Capital Market Awards. Industry leaders at the event also called for a renewed focus on responsible and inclusive wealth creation. The awards ceremony was held on...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has flagged off the 2026 fertilizer and farm inputs sales and distribution exercise, announcing a 51% subsidy that reduces the price of fertilizer to N28,000 per bag for farmers. The governor announced the subsidy during the flag-off ceremony on Saturday June 5, 2026 in...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday, visited Baga town to discuss modalities for the reopening of the waterway linking the town in the northern part of the state to the Republic of Chad. According to the governor, the move is critical to restoring trade, commerce, and cross-border...
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has expressed a strong desire to share the pitch with two of football’s biggest names, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing it as a dream scenario on football’s grandest stage. The French national team captain believes the upcoming tournament...