Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, adjourned proceedings in the ongoing trial of former Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his Finance Commissioner, Ademola Banu, to July 27, 2026, for the continuation of the cross-examination of the sixth prosecution witness,...
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Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, has lauded President Bola Tinubu over increased revenue allocation to states which he said has facilitated key development projects. Eno stated this while receiving members of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) in his office in Uyo, the state capital. According...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the successful conclusion of the collection of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) ahead of the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled to hold on Saturday, 20th June 2026. Following the suspension of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the State on Thursday, 15th...
Federal Government has said Nigeria’s future prosperity, economic competitiveness, and public service delivery will depend largely on how effectively the country leverages digital technology. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)Senator George Akume (CON), stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while declaring open the Digital Transformation Summit 2026....
Plateau State Government has reduced the number of stages required for processing Rights of Occupancy (R of O) and Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) from 46 to 25 as part of far-reaching reforms aimed at modernising land administration and improving ease of doing business in the state. Commissioner...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has airlifted sensitive electoral materials for the Ekiti State governorship election and other off-cycle polls scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. The operation was carried out between June 15 and 16 following a request from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the movement of...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with traditional institutions as part of efforts to advance peace, security, national cohesion, and sustainable development across Nigeria. Representing President Tinubu at the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council (NTRC) on Monday...
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed sadness over the death of Mr. Sylvester Enoghase, Labour Editor and Group Business Editor of Daily Independent Newspapers. Faleye, in a condolence message on Wednesday, described the late journalist as...
Actor and social commentator Ugezu J. Ugezu, was detained by the Nigeria Police Force following an investigation into an allegedly defamatory social media publication in which he claimed that international businessman and philanthropist Prince Daniel Kanu had been arrested, prosecuted and imprisoned in the early 2000s. The investigation was...
Management of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) has secured a funding of N2bn for the digitisation of its programmes in addition to being able to access grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) for various projects unlike in the past. Chairman of the Governing Council, Muiz Banire, announced...
Fresh efforts to revive the previously aborted sale of a 40 per cent stake in the Amukpe–Escravos Pipeline have reignited concerns over transparency and corporate governance in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. A policy expert has warned that the manner in which the transaction is handled could have far-reaching...
Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the 2026 UTME Original Result Slip will be available for printing on Wednesday, 17 June,2026. The spokesman of the Board, Dr Fabian Benjamin, announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. Dr. Benjamin said the original result slip contains the candidate’s photograph, national ranking, and other security features. He said it is part of the official document required for post-UTME processing and consideration by tertiary institutions. The JAMB spokesman said: “Candidates can conveniently print their Original Result Slip from any internet-enabled device, whether at home, in the office, or at accredited business centres. “Candidates are advised to verify all details on the slip immediately after printing and keep a copy for future admission-related purposes”.
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has embarked on a last-minute campaign for the re-election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, for a second term in office ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Ekiti State. He told the people of the state that the joint ticket...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to judicial independence and institutional reforms as he commissioned the newly completed 10-unit Court of Appeal Judges’ Quarters in Katampe District, Abuja, describing the project as a strategic investment in the rule of law and democratic governance. Represented by...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated the Emeritus Archbishop of Lagos, Cardinal Anthony Okogie, he marked his 90th birthday alongside two major milestones in his religious journey. In a message shared on his X account on Tuesday, Obi joined Catholics across Nigeria in celebrating the...
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise conducted for candidates who were unable to sit for the main examination due to technical challenges and biometric verification issues. Tge Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, announced this...
Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has dismissed one of its Malam Mustapha Abubakar, over gross misconduct involving sexual harrasment. Malam Abubakar, until his dismissal, was a staff of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The dismissal was approved by the...
Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has commended the Chancellor of the institution, His Majesty, Igwe Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, CFR, Obi of Onitsha, for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the growth and development of the university. Prof. Ahmed gave the commendation while congratulating the...
Nigeria’s foremost leadership coach and motivational speaker, Fela Durotoye, and Chairman of the Mayor of Housing Group, My-ACE China, have said the true treasure of Rivers State lies not beneath the ground in crude oil but in the potential and capacity of its people. They also echoed the position...
Benue State is set to receive Nigeria’s First Lady and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who is expected to inaugurate 10 newly completed roads and commission a Community ICT Centre during her visit to the state. The visit, scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026,...