By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), led by Chairperson Lady Judith Ojevwe Nwachukwu, paid a courtesy visit to HRM Asagba Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge at his palace on 8 November 2025. Lady Judith congratulated the monarch on his first coronation anniversary, wishing him long life, […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE THE stage is set for a thrilling volleyball showdown at the ongoing Amuwo-Odofin Games in Lagos, as Rhinos and Elephant secured hard-fought victories in their semi-final encounters to book their spots in the final. On Sunday, the Rhinos edged Lions in a pulsating three-set clash, winning 15-12, 12-17, 15-13. The […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Mr. Axel Schimmelpfennig, Assistant Director of its African Department, met with Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, in Abuja to discuss the country’s ongoing reforms and the 2026–2030 National Development Plan. The visit was part of the IMF’s […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH AS global oil prices continue to slide, now hovering around $64 per barrel, Nigeria’s economy faces mounting pressure due to its heavy dependence on crude exports. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under the leadership of Governor Olayemi Cardoso, has proactively introduced a series of measures aimed at cushioning the economy, maintaining […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M.M.M.) IBRAHIM NIGERIA and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to begin preparations for the 2026 Hajj. The agreement was signed in Jeddah by NAHCON Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, and Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Hajj, Abdulfatah Mashat, marking Nigeria’s formal participation in the pilgrimage. The MoU outlines […]
By TOSI ORE NIGERIA has recorded an 81 percent drop in terror-related deaths since 2015, the Presidency announced on Sunday, citing strengthened security operations and closer collaboration with affected communities. In a statement on its official X handle, the Presidency said over 13,000 terrorists were neutralised in the past year, while more than 124,000 fighters […]
By SANI BATURE TRADITIONAL rulers across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are partnering with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and UN Women to end gender-based violence (GBV) and promote safer communities for women and girls. The alliance, supported by the Ford Foundation, was unveiled at a high-level sensitisation workshop in Abuja, bringing together royal […]
BY GLORY UGOBA THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election. Announcing the final results in Awka, the State Collation Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba Bright Omoregie (SAN), said […]
By ALIYU AMINU ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI (A.A.A.A.) SHEHU THE Nigerian Armed Forces have outlawed marriages between military personnel and foreigners or naturalised Nigerians under new service regulations. According to the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) 2024, officers are also barred from marrying non-commissioned personnel such as soldiers, ratings, or airwomen. The rule, effective since […]
By FATIMA HUSSAINI AUTHORITIES in Niger have jailed three journalists — Ibro Chaibou, Youssouf Sériba, and Oumarou Abou Kané — on cybercrime charges after they allegedly shared a government press invitation with an exiled aide of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the trio were remanded in Kollo prison […]