The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Alhassan Yahya, has called for improved welfare, stronger protection, and higher ethical standards for journalists across the country, describing the 2026 Press Week as a period for reflection, professional renewal, and collective advocacy rather than mere celebration. Speaking during the 2026 Press Week of the NUJ […]
Tinubu Orders MDAs to End Manual Processes, Pushes Full Digitisation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to phase out manual processes and fully embrace digital operations, declaring that inefficiency in public service must end. Speaking on Wednesday at the opening of the International Civil Service Conference 2026 in Abuja, the President said his administration was transforming the Civil Service […]
NUT Condemns Attacks On Schools, Warns Of Possible Strike
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has condemned the recent attacks on schools, teachers and students in parts of the country, describing the incidents as barbaric and inhuman. In a statement jointly signed by the National President of the union, Audu Amba, and the Secretary General, Clinton Ikpitibo, the union said schools, which should serve as […]
Gov Fubara, Tonye Cole pull out of Rivers APC governorship primary
…both cite party unity as reason for pulling out The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has pulled out of the Rivers State governorship primary saying his decision was based on deep reflection and wide consultation with his family and friends. Also, another Frontline aspirant, Tonye Cole pulled out of the primary election. Read Fubara’s […]
Lagos Country Club’s Emerging Squash Stars Prepare to Challenge Established Rivals
The Squash Section at Lagos Country Club wrapped up its ambitious six-month training initiative Saturday with a fiercely contested competition that served notice: a new generation of players is coming for the crown. The Captain of the Squash Section, LCC, Mr. Muazu Dahir, Immediate Past Chairman of Squash Section, Sir Semoore Badejo, runner up […]
Honda Serves Up Winning Formula at Lagos Country Club Squash League
The maiden edition of the Honda Captain’s Squash League Series ended on a high note at the Squash Section of the Lagos Country Club after five days of intense competition, camaraderie and top-class performances. The tournament, which ran from April 27 to May 1, 2026, attracted more than 36 registered players from the club’s Squash […]
Badagry market shuts as Akran burial rites begin in Lagos
Commercial activities at Agbalata International Market, Badagry, were halted on Thursday as Lagos State began burial rites for the late Akran, Aholu Menu-Toyi I. The traditional ruler died on Jan. 12, prompting a state-backed programme to honour his life and traditional authority in Badagry community. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the Lagos […]
Alleged N2.6 Billion Fraud: Court rejects ex-aviation minister Sirika’s daughter, son-in-law’s statements tendered by EFCC
The judge adjourned until June 2 for continuation of hearing… News Agency of Nigeria • April 23, 2026 Hadi Sirika Justice Sylvanus Oriji of a Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Thursday, rejected the admissibility of the statements made by the daughter and son-in-law of a former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika. The statements were sought to […]
Fubara Endorses Tinubu’s Second Term, Urges Continuity for Reforms and Development
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has thrown his support behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, saying continuity is essential to sustain ongoing reforms and national development. Speaking on Thursday in Port Harcourt during a meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council, Fubara said the current administration has made measurable progress despite prevailing challenges. “There […]
Troops Repel Midnight Assault in Borno, Kill 25 ISWAP Fighters, Capture One
At least 25 suspected terrorists, including a senior commander, were killed when troops of the Nigerian military foiled a midnight attack on Kukareta community in Borno State, authorities said on Thursday. The insurgents, believed to be members of the ISWAP faction of Boko Haram, launched a coordinated assault shortly after midnight on Wednesday but were […]
