By Philip Yatai Asari Dokubo, the ‘Amanyanabo’ of Torusarama Piri, in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State has pledged to support the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 for a second term. Dokubo made the pledge on Tuesday, when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom WikeContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, says Nigeria is entering 2026 with stronger economic momentum as reforms begin to stabilise markets, lift investor confidence and unlock new growth opportunities. Alebiosu spoke on Tuesday at the Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, a hybridContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reiterated the need for realistic and mission-oriented training, saying it remains critical to achieving superior operational outcomes across all theatres of operation.Continue Reading
By Oladele Eniola West Africa Cinema Industry recorded strong performance in 2025, generating a total box office gross of N15.6 billion from theatrical releases across the region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the figure, compiled by FilmOne Entertainment, represents admission of 2.79 million cinema goers with 248Continue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The Ondo State Government says no fewer than 54,000 pregnant women and children under-five have benefitted from the Abiyamo Scheme under the state’s Contributory Health Insurance Scheme. The Special Adviser on Health to Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Prof. Simidele Odimayo, in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) installed 228,614 metres in the third quarter of 2025. The commission said this in its third quarter report posted on its website in Abuja on Tuesday. The report said that the figure represented an increase ofContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission says electricity distribution companies collected N570.25 billion in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting improved revenue performance across the power sector nationwide during the reporting period. NERC said the amount was collected from N706.61 billion billed to customers, indicating substantial recovery ofContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday urged the electorate in Rivers to support President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027 to sustain the progress being recorded in the state. Wike made the appeal during his “thank you” visit to Degema LocalContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL), one of the mass transit transport companies in the state, on Tuesday confirmed a fire incident involving one of its buses on the Third Mainland Bridge. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LBSL, Mr Idowu Oguntona, confirmed the fire incident inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Lanre Onilu, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has defended Victor Osimhen, following his on-pitch altercation with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s Round of 16 match against Mozambique. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred in the 63rd minute of playContinue Reading
