President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has warned that the Federal government must ensure that both public and private refineries are fully operational to support local refining of crude oil. He stated this during an interview on Arise News on Monday night, while reacting to the conflicts in the Middle East. He lamented…
President Bola Tinubu has promised to review tariffs imposed on newsprint, broadcast equipment, and other materials used by media organisations as part of efforts to ease the financial burden on the Nigerian media industry. The President also promised support for the Nigerian media to challenge what they described as big tech dominance and anti-competitive activities…
President Bola Tinubu has promised to review tariffs imposed on newsprint, broadcast equipment, and other materials used by media organisations as part of efforts to ease the financial burden on the Nigerian media industry. The President also promised support for the Nigerian media to challenge what they described as big tech dominance and anti-competitive activities…
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has called on residents to stay calm after bomb explosions hit parts of Maiduguri. Naija News reports that the incident happened on Monday when explosions were reported in different areas of the city, leaving several people injured. The blasts caused fear among residents as many ran for safety, while emergency workers rushed…
The Federal Government has said it is working on administrative procedures and the release of funds to evacuate Nigerians affected by the ongoing crisis in parts of the Middle East. The move follows rising tensions in the region triggered by missile and drone attacks linked to Iran, which have heightened security concerns across several Gulf…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Politicians in Ede, Osun State have been urged to embrace all time peace and competitive developments for more transformations of the ancient city rather than pursuing self serving agenda. This appeal was made by Alhaji Sulaimon Ademola Adebayo, the President, Ede Elders Council [Igbimo Agbaagba Omo Ilu Ede] on the heels of…
The Benue State Commissioner of Police, Emenari Ifeanyi has commended Governor Hyacinth Alia for his commitment in the fight against armed herdsmen and bandits. CP Ifeanyi gave the commendation today while providing security updates to journalists in Makurdi, where he said the police were working in synergy with other security agencies to secure rural communities…
By Michael Adeyemo An Islamic scholar, Sheikh Habeebullahi Bello, has encouraged parents to ensure they play their roles effectively in the upbringing of their children. Sheikh Bello, the guest lecturer, made this known while delivering a lecture at the 46th Ramadan Lecture of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society ADS, Ibadan Zone. Speaking on theme”Child Upbringing among Yoruba…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate recorded a marginal decline to 15.06 per cent in February 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The statistics agency disclosed that the February figure represents a slight drop of 0.04 percentage points when compared with the 15.10 per cent recorded…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government has concluded the final inspection of proposed project sites under the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project- European Investment Bank (NEWMAP-EIB) intervention across the three senatorial zones of the state, paving the way for the commencement of construction works. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola…