Russian Military Officer Killed in St Petersburg Car Explosion
A Russian military lieutenant colonel has been killed in a car explosion in St Petersburg, local news outlet Fontanka reported on Thursday. The explosion occurred at about 10 a.m. local time near a supermarket in the Sushary neighbourhood. The officer’s wife, who was also inside the vehicle, sustained serious injuries in the blast. Preliminary reports […]
FG Delivers First Batch of Electric Vehicles to Civil Servants
The Federal Government has delivered the first batch of electric vehicles promised to civil servants as part of its broader plan to promote cleaner and more sustainable transportation in Nigeria. The development was announced on Wednesday following a meeting between the Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin, and President […]
Probe Me Over $16bn Power Spending If You Have Evidence, Atiku Dares FG
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute him if it has credible evidence linking him to the alleged $16 billion power-sector expenditure incurred during his time in government. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accused the Bola Tinubu administration of recycling old allegations against […]
INEC to Display 2027 Governorship, Assembly Candidates August 29
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Saturday, August 29, display the list of candidates nominated by political parties for the February 6, 2027, governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections. The governorship election will be conducted in 28 states, while State Houses of Assembly elections will take place across all 36 states of […]
Nnorom Assumes Chairmanship of UBA Board, Succeeds Tony Elumelu
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has appointed Nnorom Nnorom as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective August 21, 2026, succeeding Tony Elumelu, who stepped down after completing the maximum tenure permitted for non-executive directors under Central Bank of Nigeria regulations. Nnorom, a seasoned businessman and chartered accountant, brings more than four decades of […]
Tinubu Urges NLNG To End Gas Flaring, Boost Domestic Energy Benefits
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) to intensify efforts to convert gas currently being flared into economic value for Nigerians. Tinubu gave the charge on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, when he received the NLNG Board, led by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Adeleye Falade, at […]
NFF Crisis Deepens as Ibrahim Gusau, Eight Board Members Resign Amid N17bn Fund Probe
The crisis rocking Nigerian football has deepened following the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, alongside several members of the federation’s executive committee. The development comes amid mounting pressure over the administration of Nigerian football and a fresh investigation into the utilisation of a N17 billion intervention fund released by the Federal […]
Atiku’s Proposed Crude-Linked Subsidy Raises Fresh Questions Over Nigeria’s Petroleum Policy
Nigeria cannot afford another opaque and potentially costly subsidy regime presented under a new policy label. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar should be clear with Nigerians on whether he has a coherent, properly costed and workable petroleum policy, or whether his proposal amounts to political posturing over a policy that has helped restore the fiscal health […]
Breastfeeding: One of the Best Investments in a Child’s Health
Breastfeeding remains one of the most important investments a mother can make in her child’s health, providing essential nutrition, immune protection and an early foundation for healthy growth and development. Beyond feeding, breastfeeding creates a unique bond between mother and child through skin-to-skin contact, eye contact and physical closeness. While the process may appear simple, […]
Falconets Arrive in Poland Ahead of 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Falconets have arrived in Poland ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The team will now step up preparations for the global tournament, focusing on final training sessions, tactical drills and fitness work as they fine-tune their readiness for the competition. The players and technical crew are expected to use […]