Baby elephant rescue spurs unprecedented conservation drive in Nigeria
By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Hours after dawn on Nov. 30, workers on a routine patrol at Okomu Oil Palm Company in Edo State noticed a figure wandering alone among the trees in Extension 1 of the plantation. At first, they thought it was a stray calf from a local livestock herd. […]
Sales Rep docked over alleged theft of N6.7m
A 44-year old man, Clement Bamidele, was on Friday, arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, over alleged theft of N6.7 million belonging to his employer. Bamidele, a sales representative whose address was not given, is being charged with stealing, to which pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Akeem Akinloye alleged that Bamidele, a sales […]
Tinubu congratulates Ekwunife at 55
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Senator Uche Lilian Ekwunife, politician and accomplished banker, on her 55th birthday on Friday, December 12. Senator Ekwunife had built a successful career in banking before venturing into politics. In 2007, she was elected to the House of Representatives for the Anaocha/Njikoka/Dunukofia Federal Constituency, a position she retained in 2011. In […]
We are laying foundation for digital workforce to power Nigeria’s economic transformation, Tinubu declares
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said his administration is laying the foundation for a youthful digital workforce that will power Nigeria’s next chapter of growth and shared prosperity. He spoke at the State House Conference Centre as he chaired the 3 million Technical Talent (3MTT) National Impact Summit and launch of the […]
MultiChoice unveils ‘Heartbeat’, new dating reality show
MultiChoice has unveiled “Heartbeat”, a new dating reality series set to premiere in January 2026. The company, in a statement on Thursday, said the show would feature 10 singles – five men and five women – who will spend 12 weeks in a specially designed “love pad” as they search for meaningful romantic connections. It […]
PZ Cussons drops plan to quit Africa, unveils growth strategy
PZ Cussons has said it has opted to retain its Africa operations and unveiled fresh expansion plans driven by renewed growth momentum in its key markets of Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. This followed the conclusion of a strategic review, outlining an ambitious plan to strengthen the company’s presence across key markets on the continent. The […]
Tinubu submits 2026-2028 MTEF to Senate
President Bola Tinubu has submitted the 2026-2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) to the Senate for consideration and approval. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the submission is in line with the regular legislative procedure that precedes the presentation of the annual budget, setting the fiscal parameters […]
Police dock three farmers over alleged killing of 33 cows
The police on Thursday docked three farmers in an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, over alleged killing of 33 cows at the herders’ settlement. The three farmers — Rashidi Kareem; 60, Dele Julius; 41 and Musa Rasaki; 65, all of Kunbi Village, Akinyele, Ibadan, are charged with conspiracy and unlawful killing of cows. The Prosecuting […]
Nigeria, Niger agree on boundary re-demarcation, security coordination
The Federal Government and the Republic of Niger have reached agreement on boundary re-demarcation, security coordination and enhanced cross-border engagement. Mrs Efe Ovuakporie, Head of Information and Public Relations Unit, National Boundary Commission (NBC), disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. She stated that the agreement was reached at the end of a […]
Sanwo-Olu seeks stronger collaboration for safer Lagos
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said safeguarding lives and property in Lagos requires a shared responsibility between government and citizens, stressing the need to strengthen partnerships to tackle emerging security challenges. He said this at the 19th Annual Town Hall Meeting on Security with the governor, organised by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) […]
