Woman, 29, in court over defamation of character
A 29-year-old woman, Mrs Namonday John, was on Thursday arraigned in an Upper Area Court in Pankshin, Plateau, over an allegation of criminal defamation of character. John, a businesswoman and resident of Nerot in Pankshin, was docked on a one-count-charge of criminal defamation of character, contrary to Section 372 of the Plateau Penal Code […]
Fintiri expresses confidence in NSCDC’s capacity to maintaining peace, security
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has expressed confidence in the capacity of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to maintaining peace and security in Adamawa. He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the corps in carrying out its constitutional mandate. The governor gave the assurance when the new Adamawa NSCDC […]
NUC approves unbundling of UNN Mass Comm programme
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the unbundling of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) into five new undergraduate programmes with effect from the 2026/2027 academic session. This is contained in statement issued on Thursday in Nsukka by Mr Inya Egwu, the acting Public Relations Officer of UNN. According […]
Court affirms Mark-led leadership of ADC, dismisses Abejide’s suit
There is a final relieve for the Sen. David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday affirmed his leadership of the party. Justice Musa Liman, in a judgment, also dismissed the suit filed by a member of the House of Representatives Leke Abejide challenging […]
Tinubu flags off Akwanga–Maiduguri superhighway
Vows to connect the country through modern roads President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to transforming Nigeria’s infrastructure landscape with the flag-off of Section I of the Akwanga–Kaduna–Jos segment of the 700-kilometre Akwanga–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri Superhighway, describing it as another milestone under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The President, who was […]
Onanuga writes on Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew and the fictitious Presidential Economic Advisory Council
By Bayo Onanuga We are aware of the public interest in the matter of a man called Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, who has been parading himself as the director-general of a fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council cum Presidential Economic Advisory Council. The office of the Chief of Staff to the President first blew the […]
Spotify, Afro Nation partner to promote Afrobeats globally
Spotify has partnered with Afro Nation Portugal as the festival’s official sponsor and exclusive streaming partner for the 2026 edition. The company said in a statement on Wednesday that the move is aimed at bringing the event to global audiences through its platform. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collaboration will […]
Oyebanji backs state police, pledges commitment to Ekiti devt plan
Ekiti Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, says his administration will remain committed to the state’s 30-year development plan, assuring residents that ongoing growth and governance reforms will be sustained. Oyebanji said this on Wednesday while speaking with State House Correspondents after a thank-you visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following his re-election […]
Lagos pledges stronger protection, welfare for children in orphanage
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children’s rights and improving the welfare of vulnerable children in orphanage homes. The Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, gave the assurance at a stakeholders’ engagement with founders and operators of orphanage homes in Lagos State. According to the News Agency […]
Edo Assembly confirms non-Indigene as commissioner
The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed Mr Anayochukwu Oli, a non-indigene, as a commissioner-nominee of Gov. Monday Okpebholo. The confirmation followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Jonathan Ibhamawu, during plenary in Benin. The Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, commended the governor for nominating a non-indigene into his cabinet, noting that competence […]
