Onyejeocha Unveils Plans for National Job Centres, Commends Mastercard Foundation’s Empowerment Strategy for Nigerian Youth

Mary Nnah The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Rt. Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to promoting dignified, inclusive, and transformative work for Nigerians, in line with President Bola Ahmed...

MBF warns against escalating genocide in central Nigeria

FROM SUNDAY MATTHEW TAGGAH, KADUNA The Middle Belt Forum (MBF), the leading socio-cultural organisation representing indigenous ethnic groups in Nigeria’s Middle Belt region, has issued a grave warning about what it describes as a coordinated and...

Tinubu administration displaying political will to prosecute corruption cases – EFCC 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) weekend stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is displaying political will to prosecute corruption cases to curb economic sabotage and infraction. EFCC head of Media and Publicity...

Nigeria committed to stronger global partnerships — Minister

Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., has returned with stronger global partnerships and renewed commitment to deepening reforms and attracting private investment,...

Governor Alia felicitates General Gowon at 91

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia has sent warm felicitations to the elder statesman and the country’s former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on the occasion of his 91st birthday. ‎‎He described General Gowon as a man of integrity.The...

Lagos government condemns NASS’ move to enact gaming, gambling law 

Lagos state Attorney General, and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), weekend condemned the move of the National Assembly to enact a law on central gaming and lottery, saying it negates the Supreme Court ruling on the issue and doing...

Report: Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector to be Impacted by Persistent Operational Risks, Others in Q4

Ejiofor Alike A new report by the Society of Energy Editors (SEE) has listed persistent operational risks, and the dispute between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) as some of the...

US, Nigerian organisations partner on hunger, malnutrition 

A United States based non-governmental organisation, Nutrition4Humanity, has partnered with Blue Ocean Health and Development Relief Initiative (BOHDRI) to combat hunger and malnutrition among vulnerable populations in Nigeria. The founder,...

Nigerian Government Says English, Mathematics Still Mandatory At O’Level Registration

1 The Federal Government of Nigeria has clarified that English Language and Mathematics are still mandatory subjects for all students registering for their O’Level examinations This is clarification is coming on the heels of the recent review by...

Pinnick Slams S’African Sports Minister for Wishing Eagles Failure in World Cup Playoffs 

Duro Ikhazuagbe Nigeria’s former FIFA Council Member, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has asked South Africa’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, to learn to speak as a statesman rather than voicing as a street urchin. Pinnick’s comment is a direct reply to...

Nigerian Academy of Pharmacy Inducts 14 New Fellows

Michael Olugbode in Abuja Fourteen pharmacists were inducted as Fellows at the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Academy of Pharmacy (NAPHARM) during the week at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, amid a valedictory in honour...

Youth Minister, Civil Service Commission Chair, Others To Address Young Nigerians On Volunteerism, National Values At CLTC Conference

1 Sola Shittu As part of events marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande; Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa; and Future Africa CEO, Iyinoluwa...

We will support only credible, impactful candidates in 2027 elections: Ohanaeze

The Ohaneze Ndigbo says the sociocultural organisation will only support candidates in the 2027 general elections who have distinguished themselves and impacted positively on the lives of the people. Chukwuemeka Egwuonwu, president, Cross River...

Nigeria’s Reforms Win Global Praise at 2025 World Bank-IMF Meetings

Nigeria’s Reforms Win Global Praise at 2025 World Bank-IMF Meetings Nigeria’s economic reforms have earned international acclaim, with global financial leaders recognizing the country as a model for effective policy implementation. Honourable...

Nigeria has capacity to compete globally — Reps Committee Chair

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring, Rep. Boma Goodhead, has reaffirmed confidence in Nigeria’s potential to compete on the global industrial stage. Goodhead stated this after leading a...

Team Nigeria win bronze at African Hockey Cup of Nations in Egypt

Team Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams returned home on Sunday after representing the country at the African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt. The Nigerian teams gave spirited performances against Africa’s top sides, including South...

Implementation of laws, Nigeria’s major problem — Sen. Sampson

BY JENNIFER EZIMAKOR Federal lawmaker, Senator Ekong Sampson, has said that one of Nigeria’s major challenges is not the absence of laws but the failure to effectively implement existing ones. Sampson, who represents Akwa Ibom South and chairs the...

Atiku calls for people-centred action to end poverty in Nigeria

BY BEN OGBEMUDIA Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening poverty rate, describing it as a threat to national stability and human dignity. In a post on X on Sunday to mark the International Day for the...

Ailing finance minister back in Nigeria

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has returned to Nigeria after spending some time abroad. A video making the rounds on social media showed Edun at a hotel in Abuja, where he reportedly held a closed-door...

Canada opens FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with win over Nigeria

Open this photo in gallery:Canadian Melisa Kekic (9) is seen during Canada's 4-1 win over Nigeria at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup group play, in this handout photo, at Football Academy Mohammed VI in Sale, Morocco, on Sunday.HO/The Canadian...