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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued fresh directives to prospective corps members ahead of the forthcoming orientation camp, advising them to avoid travelling at night and ensure all registration requirements are completed before arriving at camp. In a statement released on Monday via its official X account, the scheme stressed that safety should […]

The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to stop awarding contracts or entering into financial commitments without first obtaining budgetary approval and cash backing, in a renewed effort to strengthen fiscal discipline and reduce abandoned projects. The directive was contained in a Treasury Circular dated July 31, 2026, signed by the […]

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Team Nigeria wrapped up its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with an impressive seventh-place finish on the final medals table, collecting 24 medals across athletics, weightlifting, para-sports and judo. The Nigerian contingent secured 10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze medals, making it the highest-ranked African nation at the Games ahead of […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, Kehinde Bamigbetan, has dismissed claims that the minister is handing over Nigeria’s mineral resources to Chinese interests. Bamigbetan, in a statement issued at the weekend, described the allegations as false and misleading, saying […]

Irish boxer Lee Reeves was taken to hospital after suffering a knockout defeat to compatriot Gary Cully during their lightweight contest in Dublin on Saturday night. The 31-year-old was knocked down twice in the 10th round of the bout, which featured on the undercard of the Pierce O’Leary versus Mark Chamberlain event at the 3Arena. […]

Mrs Chioma Nweze, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (South-East), has urged residents to support the President in 2027. Nweze made the call on Sunday after inspecting ongoing federal road projects alongside the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi. She said extensive road construction and rehabilitation projects had transformed the region […]

Former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has blamed parents for driving examination malpractice in Nigeria, saying they play a greater role in encouraging the practice than the candidates themselves. Speaking during an interview on ThisDay Live on Sunday, Oloyede described parents’ involvement in examination fraud as the most […]

Quite often, democracy is presented as the ideal system of government for every nation. Across Africa, elections are held regularly, constitutions guarantee fundamental rights, and governments proudly describe themselves as democratic. Yet, despite these outward symbols, many African countries continue to struggle with authoritarianism, electoral violence, corruption, weak institutions, and a widening gap between leaders […]

BUA Foods Plc recorded a 20 per cent increase in total assets to N1.67 trillion in the first half of 2026, reinforcing its financial position despite a decline in revenue during the period. According to the company’s unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, total assets rose from N1.39 trillion in […]

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of suppressing dissenting voices and attempting to mask Nigeria’s economic challenges through what he described as the manipulation of statistics. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the names, credentials, and personal particulars of the 19 presidential candidates and their running mates for the 2027 general election, marking another milestone in the electoral process ahead of the commencement of campaigns on August 19. The publication of the candidates’ Form EC9 is in line with […]