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…Tracka seeks urgent disclosure under the FOI Act … complains about the lack of reliable population data since 2006 Daud Olatunji A civic accountability group, Tracka, has expressed outrage over the alleged spending of $129.5 billion on Nigeria’s suspended 2023 national population census, describing the situation as a grave breach of public trust in the absence of published results. The …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El Rufai, on the loss of his beloved mother, Hajiya Umma, who died today in Cairo, after an illness. President Tinubu described the late matriarch of the El-Rufai family as a mother who lived an extraordinary life and raised children and grandchildren who …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N29 billion at the close of trading on Friday. This follows the fall in the prices of shares such as Legend Internet, Zichis and MC Nichols, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 200,913.06 point of 200,957.89 points recorded on the previous day. After five hours …

The University of Lagos Governing Council (UNILAG) has promoted a veteran journalist and former editor of several Nigerian newspapers and magazines, Dr. Tayo Popoola, to the rank of Full Professor in the Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos. According to the official University newsletter, Campus News, vol. 019, issued on Friday, Popoola was promoted from the rank of Associate …

Post views: 34 Phinan Ozonweke, former Heartland of Owerri defender and now head coach of Edel FC, Awka, says he is “grateful” to the fans and supporters of the club for their all-out support for the club, Silvernews.com reports. Ozonweke, also a former Rangers International wing-back, spoke after his team secured a 2-1 victory against Abia Comets in a …

Fawaz Adebisi A prominent radio presenter from Ogun State, Akinyemi Olatoye popularly called Alawiye, has explained that his annual Alagbawi Nla Praise Festival is driven by a deep sense of faith, gratitude and commitment to humanitarian service. Speaking during his radio show on Friday, Alawiye said the event, held every March 30 to celebrate his birthday, was conceived as a …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended practicing journalists in the state for demonstrating high level of professionalism in carrying out their constitutional duties. Governor Ododo gave the eulogy while speaking at the Press Week 2026 organized by the Nigeria Kogi State Council (NUJ) Journalists Union Correspondents Chapel, held in Lokoja on Thursday. He appreciated practicing …

*MALABU OIL & GAS LIMITED – OWNERSHIP STATEMENT This press release clarifies the true ownership of Malabu Oil & Gas Limited following recent misinformation published in the media. Malabu Oil & Gas Limited(Malabu) clearly and unequivocally states: The property is in no way connected to Mohamed Abacha or Pecos Limited. Claims that Malabu is owned by Abachas or Pecos Limited …

Zainab Abioye An advocacy group, She Leads Advocates, has stepped up calls for female deputy governors across Nigeria to be given priority consideration for governorship positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, arguing that they possess the experience and ability to lead. The group argues that women who serve as lieutenant governors have gained critical governance exposure, institutional knowledge and …

The federal government has defended the resolution of the long-running OPL 245 oil block dispute, describing it as a historic achievement that protects Nigeria from over $2 billion in potential liabilities, accusing critics of pursuing selfish and unpatriotic interests. A statement personally signed on Wednesday by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, rejected …