Food prices increase in April 2026, NBS report
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has said prices of tomatoes, beans, garri, onions, ginger, and other food items witnessed a month-on-month increase in April 2026. The NBS said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for April 2026 released in Abuja on Tuesday. The report stated that the average price of 1kg […]
Oyo abduction: Lagos school community rallies for freedom of pupils, teachers
Parents, teachers, and students of Wise Up School, a privately-owned school in Abule Egba, Lagos State, on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest, demanding urgent government action over the May 15 kidnappings in Oyo State. The abduction occurred in Ahoro-Esin-Ile and Yawota communities within Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. It involved 39 students […]
Work resumes at NUPRC as unions call off one-day strike
Work has fully resumed at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) following the suspension of the one-day strike embarked upon by the union members. Mr Eniola Akinkuotu, Head, Media and Corporate Communications (NUPRC) in a statement on Tuesday said that the industrial action was called off on Monday night after a successful negotiation […]
By-Election: INEC calls on parties to ensure issue-based campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on political parties to ensure issue-based campaigns in the forthcoming by-election in the Enugu North Senatorial District. INEC had scheduled June 20 as the date for the by-election, while public electioneering campaigns by political parties leading to the by-election would commence on June 10. INEC’s Resident […]
Institute seeks increased funding for scientific research, laboratories
The Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP) has called for increased government investment in scientific research, innovation, laboratory infrastructure, and technology incubation centres across tertiary institutions in the country. The institute made the call in a communique signed by Prof. Godfrey Akpojotor, issued at the end of its 47th Annual Conference and made available to […]
Multichoice rolls out special FIFA World Cup offers on networks
MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has introduced special World Cup bundle offers on DStv and GOtv to give more Nigerians access to football’s biggest event. The offer comes as anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The tournament, the biggest in FIFA World […]
Aiyedatiwa, Akande, Fayemi, Opadokun, others celebrate Ajanaku at 60
Political heavyweights, elder statesmen, and prominent leaders across the country have poured encomiums on the multiple-award-winning journalist and political strategist, Idowu Ajanaku who clocked 60 on June 2, 2026. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had in an earlier statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, led a rain of […]
Tinubu lauds Navy’s seven decades of providing maritime security
Commissions three vessels President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, lauded the Nigerian Navy for its seven decades of commitment and sacrifice in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain and protecting the nation’s economic interests. He spoke at the 2026 International Fleet Review held at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront, Lagos, as part of events to commemorate the […]
Tinubu congratulates award-winning journalist Ajanaku at 60
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated multiple-award-winning journalist and political strategist, Idowu Ajanaku, on his 60th birthday. The President rejoiced with Ajanaku, the Commissioner of Information and Orientation in Ondo State, on reaching the milestone age on June 2, 2026. He lauded his courage, vibrancy, and dedication to the noble profession of journalism over many […]
Prof Hakeem O. Danmole, 1946-2026: A Historian has become history
By Toyin Falola Life is transitional. A close look at human existence shows every major step was an end to a previous one. From conception, till birth, the human being has consistently moved through stages into adulthood where the cumulative efforts of who we are becomes more apparent. It is with a heavy […]
