TInubu approves new police academy campus, gives N15b take-off grant
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new campus of the Police Academy in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area in Ogun State. The President also approved a special take-off grant of N15billion for the college. The President’s approval was in fulfilment of the provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) […]
Celebrating our military’s heroic actions across multiple theatres
By Bayo Onanuga Some Nigerians and armchair analysts are often quick to criticise the Federal Government for perceived shortcomings in security, highlighting isolated incidents such as kidnappings, improvised explosive devices, suicide bombings, and attacks in parts of the country. Such perceptions, however, tend to downplay and discount the heroic exploits of members of […]
Tinubu greets ex-Abia governor Kalu, on his birthday
President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of felicitation to his friend and political ally, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia North in the National Assembly, on his birthday on April 21, 2026. The President noted the Senator’s immense contributions to national development and commitment to the […]
NiMet forecasts three-day rainy, sunny weather conditions nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and sunny weather activities from Monday to Wednesday nationwide. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday predicted sunny skies on Monday over the northern region during the morning hours with chances of thunderstorms. It anticipated moderate rains over parts of Taraba and Adamawa States. According to […]
Soludo names pioneer CEO for Anambra investment corporation
Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has appointed Mr Nwabunwanne Okonkwo as the pioneer Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC). This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Awka by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime. He said that Okonkwo was appointed to drive […]
Court remands businessman over alleged issuance of N20m dud cheques
Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, on Monday, ordered the remand of a businessman, Vincent Timothy, facing trial for issuance of dud cheques to the value of N20 million. Timothy, who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him. […]
UNIPORT promotes 30 to professorial cadre
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has promoted 17 readers to professors, and 13 senior lecturers to the rank reader, the spokesman, Dr Sam Kpenu said. He said in a statement in Port Harcourt on Sunday that the newly promoted academic staff passed through stringent selection criteria set up by the university. “The elevation […]
PDP hails Makinde for supporting multi-party democracy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West has praised Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for his strong, steady push to keep Nigeria’s multi-party democracy alive and growing. Addressing a news conference in Ibadan on Monday, the Zonal Executives of the PDP said that Makinde had been consistent in making sure opposition parties […]
At 70, Oshunkeye is journalism’s gentle giant
By Folu Olamiti Writing about Shola Oshunkeye is not merely an assignment – it is a deeply personal tribute to a man I regard as a younger brother, one bound to me not by blood, but by shared values, trust, and enduring professional kinship. In the closing years of my 32-year journey with the […]
NiRA unveils pledges to boost cybersecurity
By Patrick Aigbokhan The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has officially unveiled DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) on the .ng domain as part of measures to strengthen the nation’s digital infrastructure and cybersecurity framework. NiRA’s DNSSEC positions Nigeria among nations that have adopted advanced technologies to secure their internet ecosystems, reinforcing the country’s commitment […]
