Oyo State’s Judicial Commission of Inquiry is set to present findings on the May 15 Oriire school abduction to Governor Seyi Makinde, following a 56-day captivity of pupils and teachers.
Month: September 2026
Kenyan Court Orders Status Quo on Dangote Lamu Refinery Land as 133 Residents Challenge Project!
A Kenyan court has ordered the status quo on disputed Lamu land linked to Dangote’s proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery while 133 residents challenge the project over land rights.
Nigerian Dancer Bendancer Targets Guinness World Record With 168-Hour Dance Marathon in Lagos!
Nigerian dancer Bendancer is attempting a 168-hour dance marathon in Lagos to challenge the Guinness World Records mark of 127 hours for the longest individual dance marathon.
Tinubu Ends Working Vacation, Departs Paris for Lagos Ahead of Independence Anniversary!
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his working vacation in Europe and departed Paris for Lagos, where he is expected to attend Independence anniversary engagements and honour MKO Abiola.
2027: What Tinubu, Atiku, Obi and Other Candidates Have Promised Nigerians So Far!
Tinubu, Atiku and Obi have outlined different plans for Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election, covering fuel prices, jobs, security, education and economic reforms.
Tinubu Hosts Femi Otedola at Private Dinner in Paris as Businessman Praises Economic Reforms!
President Bola Tinubu hosted businessman Femi Otedola at a private dinner in Paris, where Otedola discussed Nigeria’s economic reforms and financial outlook.
Bayelsa @30: Diri Backs Ijaw Language Platform, Orders Stronger School Teaching!
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has backed an online Ijaw language platform and ordered stronger teaching of Ijaw in schools as the state marks 30 years.
Burkina Faso Opens First Gold Refinery in Ouagadougou to Boost Local Processing and Curb Smuggling!
Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first national gold refinery in Ouagadougou as the government seeks greater control of gold processing, traceability and value creation.
Zuckerberg, Pichai, Other AI Chiefs to Meet Trump as Safety Concerns Intensify!
Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and other AI executives are expected to meet Donald Trump at the White House as concerns over AI safety and regulation intensify.
African Leaders, Investors to Gather in Egypt for Inaugural Alamein Africa Forum!
African leaders, investors and business executives will gather in Egypt for the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum, focusing on trade, investment, infrastructure and economic cooperation.
Jerry Eze Apologises After Worshippers Denied Entry to NSPPD Prayer Conference at Old Trafford!
Pastor Jerry Eze has apologised to worshippers unable to enter the NSPPD UK Prayer Conference at Old Trafford after the September 26 gathering drew a huge international crowd.
Tango Brook Expands Digital Fuel Platform Across Five African Markets!
Tango Brook Technologies has expanded its digital fuel platform into five African markets, targeting better fuel-spend control, reduced leakages and improved energy intelligence.
Nigeria’s External Earnings Rise to $20.08bn in Q2 as Current Account Surplus Hits $7.54bn!
Nigeria’s external earnings rose to $20.08 billion in Q2 2026 as stronger oil, gas, refined petroleum and non-oil exports helped lift the current account surplus to $7.54 billion.
Falola, Olowu Condemn Monetisation of Chieftaincy Titles in Nigeria!
Professor Toyin Falola and the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola, have raised concerns over the monetisation of traditional chieftaincy titles in Nigeria and its implications for cultural institutions.
NACA Urges Journalists to Deepen HIV Awareness and Promote PrEP in Nigeria!
NACA has urged Nigerian journalists and digital communicators to deepen HIV awareness, promote accurate PrEP information and help tackle misinformation and stigma.