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The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s future prosperity, economic competitiveness and efficient public service delivery will depend largely on the effective deployment of digital technology. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, made the declaration on Wednesday while opening the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 in Abuja. The summit, organised by Galaxy Backbone Limited to mark its 20th anniversary, brought together government officials, technology experts and industry […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully airlifted sensitive electoral materials for the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election and a number of senatorial and federal constituency by-elections scheduled for June 20. The operation, carried out between June 15 and 16, followed a request from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the secure and timely delivery of election materials to designated locations across the country. In a statement issued […]

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the dissolution of its third Directorate of State (DOS) administration and the inauguration of a new leadership team. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the group's spokesperson, Emma Powerful, who said the decision was made by IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. According to the statement, Mazi Chris Nwaogu, based in the United States, has been appointed as the Head of the newly […]

Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian government to take immediate and stronger measures to protect schoolchildren across the country amid increasing attacks on schools and the abduction of pupils. In a statement shared on its official X account on Tuesday, the human rights organisation expressed deep concern over the growing insecurity affecting children, describing empty classrooms as a painful symbol of lives disrupted by violence. The organisation noted that […]

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates can now print their 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) original result slips. The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement by JAMB's Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin. According to the board, the original result slips became available for printing within hours of the announcement and contain candidates' photographs, national rankings, and other security features required for […]

The immediate past Minister of Power and a leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed reports alleging that he is planning to defect to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), describing the claims as false and politically motivated. In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Comrade Femi Awogboro, Adelabu said the reports were baseless and a deliberate attempt to mislead […]

The Oyo State Government has participated in a special prayer session organised by the Ibadan Labala Masquerades Group, seeking the safe release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area. The prayer session, approved by the President of the Labala Masquerades Group Worldwide, Chief Ojeyemi Ajayi, popularly known as Idunnu Ifa, was held at the Labala Shrine in the Labo area of Ibadan. Speaking through a statement issued […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to securing the safe rescue of the schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area, assuring residents that every available option is being explored to bring them home safely. The governor gave the assurance while addressing a group of protesters led by Nigerian social media influencer and activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), at his private residence […]