Reading Time: 2 minutesAkwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has disclosed that 4,000 young people trained under two state-backed skills development programmes received start-up support worth a combined ₦3.5 billion. The Governor made the disclosure on Tuesday, October 27, while declaring open the 2026 IBOM...

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced investigations into suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs discovered in the Preliminary Register of Voters published on its website, assuring Nigerians that verified irregularities will be addressed before the final register is certified. In a press statement...

Reading Time: 2 minutesLagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has announced plans to unveil his manifesto titled The Lagos Promise, outlining seven pillars, 31 chapters and 100 pledges. Hamzat disclosed this while hinting at...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Federal Government’s Independent Investigative Committee probing the reported deaths of 37 detainees in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State has identified negligence as a major factor in the incident and recommended the summary dismissal...

Reading Time: 2 minutesFormer President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria, declaring his readiness to contribute to the country’s development following a visit to President Bola Tinubu. Adesina made the remarks after meeting with the Nigerian leader,...

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Federal Government has approved a monthly transport allowance of seventy thousand naira for workers for six months, beginning in November 2026, as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising petroleum pump prices on Nigerian workers. The approval was among the...

Reading Time: < 1 minuteTroops operating in Plateau State have responded to a distress call, reaffirming the military’s commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace across the state. The response forms part of ongoing security efforts to address threats, support affected communities and prevent...

Reading Time: < 1 minuteNigeria has participated in an African Union meeting held in Beijing, China, as African countries and their international partners continue to strengthen diplomatic engagement and cooperation on shared development priorities. The meeting provides a platform for discussions on Africa-China relations, economic cooperation,...