Asaba, the Delta State capital, was agog on Saturday as governors, deputy governors, political leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, captains of industry and other dignitaries from across the country converged for the wedding ceremony of Innocent Oborevwori, son of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, to his heartthrob, Tobore
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), has said that reinstating fuel subsidy would depend on the situation on ground when he becomes President. Abubakar, who stated this in a BBC interview monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), opined that it was
Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has warned the state residents against patronising cart pushers for waste disposal. Hamzat urged the residents to rather engage approved Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators to ensure proper waste management and prevent flooding. Hamzat spoke on Saturday while addressing journalists during the state’s monthly
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf, has died at the age of 66. Yusuf, Talban Wushishi, died in Abuja on Friday, August 28, 2026, following a brief illness. The Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs Adelayo Serifat Olurode confirmed his death in a statement. His
The Federal Government has said cancer patients should not be sent home when they still require hospital-based care, emphasising that treatment should continue even when cure is no longer possible. Dr Uchechukwu Nwokwu, National Coordinator, National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP), Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, said this in
President Bola Tinubu says national security remains the fundamental bedrock required to achieve Nigeria’s economic ambitions and lasting prosperity. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said this on Friday in Abuja during the graduation ceremony for 103 participants of National Defence College Course 34. He said his administration viewed
The Defence Headquarters says troops have rescued 34 abducted persons and neutralised 21 terrorists in sustained operations across the country between Aug. 20 and 27. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Onoja said the troops also disrupted terrorist logistics,
The African Policy and Research Consortium (APRC) has called for the nomination of former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan for the position of United Nations (UN) Secretary-General. APRC Convener, Prof. Edward Agbai, made the call in a statement to newsmen in Yenagoa on Friday. Agbai urged President Bola Tinubu to nominate
The Nigerian stock market has closed the week on a bullish rally, as investors gained N1.383 trillion on sustained investors interest in blue-chip stocks. The market capitalisation rose by 0.90 per cent, or N1.383 trillion, from N154.442 trillion to N155.825 trillion. Similarly, the All Share Index (ASI) increased from 239,156.09
The Anglican Diocese of Lagos West has urged Nigerians to avoid all forms of electoral violence, vote-buying, hate speech, and misinformation in the 2027 general election. The Bishop, Rt. Rev. James Odedeji, made the appeal, on Friday at the 27th Annual Conference of the Women Organisation of the diocese. The