1960 Headlines

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The National Assembly has postponed the resumption of plenary by both chambers from Tuesday, September 15, to Tuesday, September 29, 2026. This was announced in a public notice signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, yesterday. According to the notice, the adjustment was necessitated by the ongoing rehabilitation […]

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Ondo State Government has warned residents against the consumption of unapproved substances, herbal drinks, concoctions and other products not certified as safe for human consumption. This followed the recent incident in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state, which reportedly resulted in the loss of lives. The state government in […]

The Executive Chairman, Afikpo Local Government Area (LGA) of Ebonyi State, Mr. Nwachi Timothy, on Monday, formally inaugurated the legislative arm of the LGA with Mr. Amogu Akpoha emerging as its Leader.  The inauguration ceremony marked with pomp and pageantry drew a full house of dignitaries, including traditional rulers, coordinators of development centres, party faithful, […]

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has inaugurated its South East Zonal Executive Council, with a fresh agenda to reposition tourism as a major driver of economic growth, investment, and employment in the region. The council was inaugurated in Enugu, bringing together tourism stakeholders with a commitment to develop […]

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State government has accused opposition in the state of campaign of calumny against Governor Francis Nwifuru ahead of the 2027 general elections. The government alleged that it has  been inundated by reports of abusive statements and rhetoric credited to “some failed political actors and content creators masquerading as civil […]

• Omo-Agege, Archibong seek probe • Makinde alleges APC plot • Groups condemn incident, demand Alia’s apology From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja, Scholastica Hir, Makurdi, Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri, Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri and Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar   The political fallout from the blockade of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue State […]

Alausa warned that the practice had made it difficult for regulators to establish the actual number of students being trained and was undermining the credibility and quality of tertiary education. He linked the situation to concerns about the quality of graduates entering the labour market, noting that employers increasingly complain that only a small proportion […]

The Youth Wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has passed a resounding vote of confidence on the President General, Senator Azuta Mbata, at its National Secretariat in Enugu, in recognition of his sterling leadership, wisdom, statesmanship and unwavering commitment to the unity and advancement of Ndigbo. This vote of confidence is a sincere reaffirmation of our […]

There are places you visit. There are places you remember. And then there are places that enter your bloodstream and refuse to leave. Cancún, Mexico, is one of those places. I went to Cancún to celebrate my wife, Mrs Olubukola Awoyinfa, who recently turned 70. Seventy! But if you tell that to the mirror, the […]

• Residents raise the alarm, say only urgent state, federal help could save houses, businesses • Community blames poor drainage, spiritual neglect   From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar It was supposed to be another rainy morning in Obutong community in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. But rather than the usual rains, residents woke up to […]

By Rita Okoye   Nigerian multitalented comedian, Chioma Omeruah, popularly known as Chigul, has opened up about the emotional trauma she experienced following the collapse of her marriage. She revealed that the ordeal left her feeling ashamed, broken, and questioning her relationship with God. Speaking on the Transparent Show, the entertainer reflected on the circumstances […]

By Rita Okoye Nigerian recording artist Ajayi Solomon, popularly known as Specdo, is preparing to re-enter the music scene in 2026 with a new body of work and a fresh creative direction.The artist, who has released numerous songs and albums and collaborated with notable acts over the years, is beginning what his team calls a […]