The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed 12 establishments for violating environmental regulations in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agency announced the enforcement action in a statement posted on its official X handle…

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has described education as the most effective weapon against insecurity, poverty and ignorance. As such, he urged governments at all levels to invest more resources in education rather than focusing…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, on Thursday, announced the interception of pump-action rifles and cannabis-infused food products smuggled into the country through the TinCan Island Port. Mr Adeniyi disclosed this at a news conference on…

Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Limited has reaffirmed its financial strength after meeting the new minimum capital requirement set by the National Insurance Commission under the ongoing insurance industry recapitalisation programme. The company said the milestone reflects its strong financial position, prudent…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has confirmed the rescue of seven abducted students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, by combined efforts of security personnel. Mr Abiodun confirmed the rescue at a news conference held at the state secretariat in…

Energy giant Oando PLC has reported a loss before tax of N32.84bn for the half-year ended 30 June 2026, as elevated interest payments and heavy debt servicing obligations offset an impressive recovery in its core operational earnings. According to the…

The Kogi Government has commiserated with families of victims of reprisal killings in Abugi, Kuchinda and Mikugi communities of Kupa Kingdom, Lokoja Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley…

The Gombe State Internal Revenue Service has generated over N20.7bn in revenue in the first six months of 2026, as the agency targets about N39bn by the end of the year. The Executive Chairman of the Gombe State Internal Revenue…

Benue State Deputy Governor, Samuel Ode, on Thursday said the state remained poised to deliver one million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. He disclosed that the Governor Father Hyacinth Alia administration would mobilise the state’s…

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old nursing officer and a 20-year-old woman over the alleged abduction of a one-and-a-half-year-old baby boy from the paediatric ward of Babura General Hospital. The child was later rescued from the female…

A UK-based organisation fostering dialogues for Africa’s power and energy sectors, Energy Network Limited, has honoured the Nigeria Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resources organisation (NIWIMNRO), for its outstanding performance in capacity building for women artisanal miners in Nigeria.…

Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has come under criticism on social media after using South African singer Tyla’s Grammy win to mock Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, during an online exchange over the August 15 Osun State…

Following the approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima will begin a two-week leave on Thursday, 6 August – his first since being sworn into office. During the period, the vice president will devote time to study,…

The wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has been honoured with the 2026 BudgIT Active Citizens Award in the Health Activism category for her contributions to preventive healthcare and community wellness. Soludo emerged as the winner of the…

Fifty-one civil society organisations have opposed plans to resume oil production in Ogoniland, calling on the federal government to abandon the move and instead focus on cleaning up decades of environmental pollution in the area. In a joint statement released…