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NIDCOM monitors Belfast unrest, calls for unity
ABUJA, NIGERIA – JUNE 10, 2026 Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has said that the Commission…
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After 14 dormant years, ‘Zaria Horse Racing Derby’ returns with foreign entries
By Mustapha Yauri Zaria (Kaduna State), June 11, 2026 14 years after, the Zaria International Horse Racing Derby has returned…
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After 14 years, Katsina teachers demand return of suspended 27.5% allowance
By Abbas Bamalli Katsina, June 11, 2026 The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Katsina State Wing, has appealed to the…
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World Cup: UN rights chief urges rethink of U.S. immigration policies
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, June 11, 2026 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for a…
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Trump accuses Iran of violating truce, warns of heavier bombing
Washington, June 11, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump, following a fresh escalation in the Iran conflict, accused Tehran’s leadership of…
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Who will bring this to Gov. Aiyedatiwa’s attention? By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 Early this year, Dr. Foluso Falaye, the National President of my alma mater…
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Igbo Elders pay Kwankwaso solidarity visit
A high-powered delegation of the Igbo Elders Consultative Forum has paid a solidarity visit to the Vice Presidential candidate of…
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Dangote Foundation distributes rice to cement host communities in Ogun
In a significant effort to alleviate the burden of rising food costs on vulnerable households, the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF)…
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Super Eagles impress despite narrow friendly defeat to Portugal as Iwobi reaches 100 caps
Nigeria’s Super Eagles produced a spirited performance but suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly match…
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Lagos at the centre of Nigeria’s growth story By Gboyega Akosile
The latest Phillips Consulting State Performance Index places Lagos at the summit of Nigeria’s state rankings, reaffirming the state’s position…
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Renaissance CEO urges focus on real outcomes of Nigeria’s economic reform
ABUJA, Nigeria The Managing Director/CEO of Renaissance Africa Energy Company, Tony Attah, has called for a decisive shift from policy…
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Seafarers documentation, digitization takes center stage at Nigeria, Gambia Forum
The Federal Government of Nigeria through NIMASA has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening seafarers’ documentation and maritime digitalization, a focus…
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Access Holdings grows shareholders’ funds to N4.33trn
Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings during the group’s Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday in Lagos By Taiye…
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Nneoma Lolo Nwokorie Comfort Nwadinafor of Umuariam Obowo, goes home, Friday, June 19, 2026
The family of late Chief Nwokorie Michael Ndudi (Nwaeze Efulamba) of Umutukuru, Nnachioma, Umuariam, Obowo Local Government Area of Imo…
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APC publishes list of cleared senatorial candidates for 2027 elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the names of senatorial candidates who have successfully emerged from its completed primary…
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Blessing CEO faces new N69.1 million fraud charges
Social media influencer, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes…
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Prioritize security over rice, other relief materials, NDC guber candidate tells Sokoto’s Gov. Aliyu
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto Worried by the continued incidences of killings across Sokoto state lately, the governorship candidate of Nigeria…
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Cultivating a living legacy: The journey of faith and heritage By Isaac Megbolugbe
June 10, 2026 Introduction A seed is a living entity, but its true potential is entirely dependent on the conditions…
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Igbophobia will only bring more pain to Nigeria By Chief Emeka Asinugo
Before the Nigerian civil war of 1967 to 1970, the Igbo were widely admired for their remarkable culture of solidarity,…
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How Army officer, six soldiers were killed as troops repel ambush in Kaduna
A Nigerian Army officer and at least six soldiers were reportedly killed on Monday evening after troops came under a…
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Nigeria, U.S. partnership has degraded ISIS operations – DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, June 9, 2026 The strategic security partnership between Nigeria and the United States has significantly degraded…
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Liberian envoy seeks accelerated implementation of stalled ECOWAS airfare policy
By Chinasa Nwankwo Abuja, June 9, 2026 Liberia’s Ambassador to Nigeria and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, John Ballout, has called…
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FG approves payment to 1,240 local contractors
By Nana Musa Abuja, June 9, 2026 The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved payment to more than 1,240 contractors,…
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Nigeria’s AfCFTA strategy: Ambition, progress and the challenge of delivery By Ehi Braimah
In my last article, I wrote about Biashara Afrika, the premier continental business forum that brings together African heads…
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Senate targets quick passage of state police bill
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, June 8, 2026 The Senate has resolved to accelerate the constitutional amendment process for the establishment…
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