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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
Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait” despite ongoing clashes with Iran — then hours later implied he wasn’t serious. Trump has
Rivers NDC says deputy gov candidate’s name uploaded on INEC portal
By Daniel Abia The media directorate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rivers State, has debunked the trending report that the name of the Deputy Governorship Candidate, Dr. Mike Barieenee
Uber, Wayve launch London’s first robotaxi service
Uber and British start-up Wayve launched their commercial robotaxi service in London on Thursday, although passengers will still have a human supervisor behind the wheel. “It’s going to be a
NAFDAC orders recall of sachet alcohol drinks below 200ml
*As FG steps up enforcement regulations By Confidence Obiahu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered manufacturers to recall alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets
Filling stations to drop petrol pump prices soon – IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says filling stations across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will begin adjusting petrol pump prices downward in the next few days.
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
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 3, 2026
The naira continued to strengthen against the US dollar on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with the Nigerian currency trading around N1,329 per dollar in the official market while the parallel
