Nigeria
Fury confirms Joshua showdown at Madison Square Garden
Organisers Netflix and Alalshikh had pushed for the blockbuster contest to be staged in the United States, forcing Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn into fresh negotiations over the proposed move across
Kwankwasiyya Movement Backs Dumo Lulu-Briggs Ahead of 2027 Rivers Guber Poll
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Kwankwasiyya Movement in Rivers State has thrown its weight behind the 2027 governorship ambition of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs,
Okpebholo Indicts State Assembly over Constituency Projects
Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin City Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has accused the state House of Assembly of not executing constituency projects despite the release of funds by the executive.
Aiyedatiwa Begins Payment of N3.82bn Gratuities to Retirees in Ondo
Fidelis David in Akure Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, yesterday flagged off the payment of N3.82 billion gratuities to 985 retirees of the state public service, covering the 2020 batch and
Anosike: We’ll Pay 60% of Abia Women Medical Bills
Boniface Okoro in Umahia The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has promised to run a women-friendly administration that will pay 60 per
After Initial Denial, Police Backtrack, Defend Use of Tear Gas on Lagos Pensioners
. CSO decries violence, calls for protection of right to peaceful assembly Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has defended the use of tear gas on pensioners in Lagos
Wike: I’ll Be Atiku, Obi’s Main Target If Tinubu Loses 2027 Polls
• Describes himself as infantry commander of FCT, Rivers politics •Says NBA under past leadership allegedly acted like political party •Accuses Govs Uzodimma, AbdulRazaq of campaign of calumny •Defends inclusion
Aliko Dangote: FG’s Reforms Driving Nigeria’s Economic Recovery, Restoring Investors’ Confidence
• Says nation on path to becoming one of world’s leading industrial, economic powers •Reaffirms Group’s support for govt’s policies via continuous investment in strategic sectors, job creation Peter Uzoho
Fidelity Bank Opens SME Hub, Offers Free Training to 1,000 Entrepreneurs in Kano
Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano Fidelity Bank has launched new support initiatives for small businesses in Kano, including Nigeria’s first dedicated SME Hub and free nationwide training programs, as part of
TRCN Warns Teachers, Applicants Against Fake Portals
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has warned teachers, school owners and prospective applicants against falling victim to individuals and groups allegedly using the council’s
