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Fresh Plateau attacks: Pastor, 8 passengers killed
*Women, children flee Barkin Ladi as gunshots persist *I’ll protect our people with all I have — Mutfwang By Golok Nanmwa JOS – At least nine persons have been killed
Illegal miners’ deaths: NSCDC parades detained commandant, 23 others
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested and detained 24 personnel in connection with the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in
Economic crunch: Many employers now prefer commission-based salaries
By Elizabeth Adegbesan A quiet but radical shift is reshaping Nigeria’s formal employment landscape. Trapped under the weight of soaring operational costs, high inflation and dwindling consumer purchasing power, Economy&Lifestyle
Why 2026 capital budget may not be implemented this year
***To be merged with 2027 budget, as 2024/25 outstanding remains huge ***FG to request 3rd extension for implementation of 2024/25 budget***MDAs lament non-release of funds By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor
Bye-elections: How APC won 4 seats, APM one
•Yilwatda commends INEC, security agencies •APC’s votes spread in bye-elections significant for 2027 race – Keyamo By Jimitota Onoyume, Omeiza Ajayi, Ben Ngwakwe, Hadiza Yusuf & Christopher Ameh THE All
Wike to Emerge APC Campaign Council Coordinator for FCT, Rivers
President moves to streamline ex-governor’s role in 2027 journey Keyamo tipped as campaign spokesperson To avoid clashes, Akpabio, Barau will not report to Yari Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja President Bola
World Bank: 67.2m Nigerians Covered by Cash Transfers Amid Transparency Questions
* Reveals 10.4m households received shock-responsive payments * 15.8m NINs verified, 10.95m households integrated into payment system * Revises $800 million IDA facility to $776.42 million Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja
Tinubu Extols Wife, Oluremi, at 66, Says He’ll Always Choose the Road That Led Him to Her
*Describes her as his truest friend, confidante, compassionate, kind with generosity of spirit and steadfast faith *Sanwo-Olu, Barau, Otu, Mbah others too hail First Lady Deji Elumoye, Sunday Aborisade in Abuja and Chinedu
Shettima to Lead Nigeria’s Mission to 81st UNGA Kicking Off Tomorrow in New York
*Fubara, Lawal, ministers, top officials on VP’s entourage *Sanwo-Ou, Radda take Lagos, north-west agenda to UN *Atiku demands explanations why Tinubu won’t be attending meeting for the third time *President
Indonesia Commits to Help Achieve Nigeria’s 3m Barrels Daily Oil Production Target
– NUPRC opens talks with country on investments as Pertamina eyes 2026 licensing round Peter Uzoho The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has opened discussions with Indonesia on petroleum investments
