16+ hour, 14+ min ago   (370+ words) The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Bitrus Giwa, has ordered an investigation into the reported gun attack and disruption of meetings of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the South-eastern state. The police…...

18+ hour, 44+ min ago   (366+ words) Nigeria’s representatives endured contrasting fortunes in the CAF inter-club competitions on Sunday as Rivers United and Shooting Stars crashed out. At the same time, El-Kanemi Warriors progressed to the second preliminary round of the Confederation Cup. El-Kanemi survived a scare…...

17+ hour, 19+ min ago   (410+ words) The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a fresh package of infrastructure and economic development projects, including new road constructions, two general hospitals, a power-generation investment and the establishment of an agency to drive the growth of micro, small and…...

17+ hour, 49+ min ago   (611+ words) The Northern women ulama Governor Uba Sani has said that Northern Nigerian Women Ulama (the learned ones in Islamic religious affairs) endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election for a second term because of his record of achievements and inclusive style…...

18+ hour, 14+ min ago   (1245+ words) When I wrote in April about “Beyond oil: Niger Delta attracts investments for economic growth and development,” the central argument was straightforward: Niger Delta must begin to look beyond crude oil and deliberately position itself as a diversified investment destination....

19+ hour, 42+ min ago   (935+ words) The uncertainty about whether either candidate would be on the ballot all but doomed the ambitions of Azikiwe and Aminu Kano in 1979. It was the first proof that courts were significant actors in determining the destination of the ultimate political…...

18+ hour, 59+ min ago   (231+ words) Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has formulated six issues for determination before the Election Petition Tribunal hearing the petitions arising from the 20 June governorship election in the state. The papers outlining the issues were signed by his team of lawyers,…...

19+ hour, 41+ min ago   (428+ words) Adamu Gwarzo, a professor and founding President of the Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria Group, has been honoured as the Chancellor of the Hausa Community in Europe. The appointment was announced by the Sarkin Hausawan Turai, Surajo Jankado, during…...

20+ hour, 8+ min ago   (414+ words) Cattle used to illustrate a story At least three herders were killed, and 50 cattle were shot dead on Saturday when gunmen attacked a grazing area in Aloghom, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Some herders reportedly went missing after…...

21+ hour, 50+ min ago   (207+ words) Late Eka WIlliams, Cross River State Commissioner for Power and Renewal Energy The Cross River State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Eka Williams, has died. “His name will not simply be forgotten because he died; he will be remembered…...