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A businessman and politician, Kelvin Gabriel, has raised concerns over construction activities around his property on Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, alleging that the development had affected his property and raised environmental and safety concerns. He claimed that construction work on a the neighbouring property had extended close to his compound, a development he said had […]

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has handed over three suspected stowaways arrested aboard a merchant vessel, MV MAERSK CALABAR, to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for further investigation and necessary action. The handover, which took place at the naval base was part of continued collaboration among security agencies to combat illegal migration and strengthen […]

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Former Minister of Power,  Saleh Mamman, has approached the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, seeking to overturn his conviction on 12 counts linked to an alleged N33.8 billion fraud, for which the Federal High Court, Abuja, sentenced him to consecutive prison terms totalling 75 years. Through a notice of appeal dated […]

Professor Oka Obono of University of Ibadan has challenged security personnel to regard financial planning as an essential component of their careers, warning that financial insecurity can become a major vulnerability when active service ends. Obono, Chairman of Case Studies Consulting Limited and a scholar of Sociology at the University of Ibadan, said security personnel […]

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Two witnesses called by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, yesterday told the Federal High Court,Abuja ,that multi-million-naira payments made to companies linked to his family were legitimate business transactions and not kickbacks paid to the former governor. The witnesses, Odunayo Emasealu, Managing Director of Interior Woodwork Ltd., and Joerg Adelt, […]

  The member representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has said that President Bola Tinubu will secure at least 65 per cent of the total votes cast in the 2027 presidential election. Jibrin disclosed this on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, saying that Tinubu has become more popular among Nigerians. […]

  The vice-presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Usman Bugaje, has said that the party will prioritise addressing the shortfall in electricity supply as part of efforts to improve the economy and tackle poverty in Nigeria, if elected in the 2027 presidential election. Bugaje, who stated while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today […]

  Nigeria’s latest awards run in Dallas offers more than a collection of trophies: it is another snapshot of how Nigerian music continues to travel, evolve and create space for different forms of talent. At the 2026 AFRIMMA, Davido, Tems, BNXN, DJ Tunez, Ruger, Fola and others turned a night of celebration into a showcase […]

  The Management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has expressed deep sadness over the death of a final-year student of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The university said that it received information on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at about 1:30 p.m. concerning an emergency involving the student at an apartment within the […]

  Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has redeemed his ₦30 million pledge to young innovators from the state, providing financial support to advance projects in technology, scientific research and innovation. The pledge was announced during the 2026 International Youth Day Conference in Kaduna on September 4, with cheques presented to the beneficiaries at the […]

Ogun-Lagos Border Towns Development Group (OGLABOT) has intensified its campaign to place communities along Ogun State’s borders with Lagos at the centre of the state’s development agenda, demanding deliberate investment to close infrastructure gaps and unlock their economic potential. The group said the rapid expansion of the border communities had not been matched by adequate […]

As part of activities marking its centenary, the Daily Times of Nigeria (DTN) will, on November 3, convene a high-level Town Hall Meeting to bring together leaders from government, business, media, creative industries and civil society to explore practical pathways to Nigeria’s development. The forum, scheduled for Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, will focus on […]