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Local
Family announces funeral programme for killed Abuja-based Barrister, Nwamaka Chigbo
Lagos, February 1, 2026 – The family of the late Pa Adolphus and Victoria Chigbo of Abidi Village, Umuoji, Idemili…
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Arts & Entertainment
Tinubu hails Fela as philosopher, celebrates Grammy honour
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Feb. 1, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti,…
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Education
Okonjo-Iweala receives ABU’s Doctor of Science Award
Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has thanked the leadership of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)…
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Africa
Tinubu urges reactivation of regional standby force to tackle Sahel threats
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (NAN) By Fortune Abang Abuja, Jan. 31, 2026 President Bola Tinubu…
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Lead Story
Tinubu returns to Abuja after Türkiye state visit
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Jan. 31, 2026 President Bola Tinubu on Saturday night returned to Abuja after concluding a state…
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Local
Time to celebrate Murtala, Abuja and G-7 @ 50 By MARTINS OLOJA
It is indeed a time to celebrate with Abuja and a group of seven states Hurricane Murtala Muhammed who spent…
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Arts & Entertainment
Mondy Selle Gold’s book on Isaac Adaka Boro: Fitting tribute to ‘The Lion of the Niger Delta’ – Prof. Steve Azaiki
Title: ISAAC ADAKA BORO THE UNFINISHED PROJECT: The Lion of the Niger Delta – VOL I” Author: Mondy Selle Gold…
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Education
Journalists barred from covering ABU’s 45th Convocation
By Mustapha Yauri Zaria (Kaduna State), Jan. 31, 2026 The Security Division of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, on…
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Local
Hoodlums attack, mar LP-ADC event in Lagos
By Adekunle Williams Lagos, Jam. 31, 2026 Unidentified hoodlums on Saturday disrupted the Labour Party (LP) – African Democratic…
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Local
NDDC commissions 9.4-Km road, Royal Hall in Rivers State
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commissioned the 9.4-kilometre Ogu Community Road Network and a 1,500-seater Royal Hall in…
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Local
Defection: Governors remain leaders of APC in states – Tinubu declares
By Martins Abochol Jalingo, Jan. 31, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has declared that governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
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Local
Abia too, has left us behind By Chinedu Agu
I arrived in Umuahia in the afternoon of 23 January 2026 for the Quarterly Meeting of the Eastern Bar Forum…
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Arts & Entertainment
Chef Hilda ‘Jollof’ Baci: In the news again with 3rd Guinness World Record! By Ebuka Ukoh
The cynicism had come too quickly. A couple of years ago, after Hilda Baci, Nigeria’s celebrity chef, set another Guinness…
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Local
Governor Diri acknowledges NDDC’s support at Deputy’s burial
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed appreciation to the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, and its Managing…
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Local
US slams sanctions on Iranian officials for suppression of peaceful protest
January 30, 2026 The United States of America, Friday, announced that it is imposing sanctions on Iranian officials responsible…
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Local
Our villages were paradise many decades ago By Emeka Asinugo
There was a time when our Igbo villages were paradise, not because they were perfect, but because they were human.…
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Local
UN chief calls for renewed efforts on peace, sustainable development
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 30, 2026 UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has called for renewed efforts on peace, justice…
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Local
Dangote, China’s XCMG seal strategic partnership on infrastructure, mining, green equipment
The Pan-Africa Conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co. Ltd, one…
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Local
Eastern Ports have high revenue, employment potential – Expert
A maritime expert, Dr. Babalola James, says Nigeria’s eastern seaports have the potential to generate huge revenue and create considerable…
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Health
Tragedy as 2 die in accident enroute Bayelsa Dep Gov’s burial
By Nathan Nwakamma Sagbama (Bayelsa) Jan. 30, 2026 Tragedy struck on Friday as an 18-seater bus carrying passengers to the…
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Health
We need healthy Niger Deltans, says NDDC boss
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has emphasised the importance of nurturing a healthy population for the holistic development of…
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Business and Economy
NNPC Ltd unveils Gas Master Plan 2.0
…Milestone represents Nigeria’s Dev’t aspirations, Says Ekpo As part of ongoing efforts to reposition Nigeria’s gas sector as the engine…
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Africa
CAF approves new venue for Falconets U20 World Cup qualifier against Senegal
By Aderonke Ojo Abuja, Jan.30, 2026 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s request…
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Education
Okonjo-Iweala tasks Nigeria on local manufacturing of renewable energy technologies
By Mustapha Yauri Zaria(Kaduna State), Jan. 30, 2026 The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has…
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Local
Lagos–São Paulo: We didn’t sell flight or scam anyone — Air Peace
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Jan. 30, 2026 The Management of Air Peace Ltd. has clarified that it neither sold tickets…
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