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The Federal Government has commenced applications for the free registration of 250,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under a partnership between the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). The initiative, approved by President Bola Tinubu, is aimed at eliminating the cost of business registration for eligible nano, micro and small enterprises, making it easier for entrepreneurs to formalise their businesses […]

The Presidency has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the request as unnecessary and politically motivated. Governor Makinde made the call on Monday while officially receiving the 45 rescued victims—39 pupils and six teachers—who spent 56 days in captivity after being abducted by armed bandits on May 15, 2026. […]

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in state congresses organised by committees constituted by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a split 2-1 judgment delivered on Monday, the appellate court upheld the earlier ruling of the Federal High Court, which restrained the caretaker leadership from conducting state congresses or interfering with […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed his desire to return to school and obtain a university degree after retiring from professional football, describing education as one of his personal ambitions beyond the sport. The Galatasaray forward made the disclosure during an interview, where he reflected on the importance of lifelong learning and the lessons he has gained through life experiences. Osimhen said while formal education provided a foundation, many […]

Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an application by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, seeking a lengthy adjournment in his ongoing defamation trial. Sowore is facing charges filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations that he defamed President Bola Tinubu through comments made on his Facebook page and X account. At the resumed hearing on Monday, Sowore's counsel, […]

  The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) following widespread public criticism. The suspension was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade. According to the ministry, the June 18, 2026 […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has called on the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to strengthen security in communities bordering the Old Oyo National Park to prevent a recurrence of recent kidnapping incidents. The monarch made the appeal following the abduction of 39 students and seven teachers from communities in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026. The victims were later rescued after spending days […]

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his arraignment over alleged certificate forgery charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Nnaji, dressed in a white outfit and a red cap, acknowledged supporters as he entered the courtroom ahead of the commencement of proceedings. The ICPC is expected to formally arraign the former […]

The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has adjourned the murder trial of former Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee of the Park Management System (PMS), Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary, to July 15, 2026. Justice Oyeyemi Ajayi fixed the new date after the prosecution failed to file the required trial documents, preventing the case from proceeding as scheduled. The court adjourned the matter for the adoption of final […]