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The philanthropist donates over $12 million to the Imo community

Post views: 25 Chief Magnus Agara, a philanthropist and community leader, has donated the sum of 12,500,000 naira to Amurie Omanze Ancient Kingdom, Isu Council Area of ​​Imo where he hails from. Agara, a chemical engineer and managing director of Nymagx Energy Services Limited, made the donation following the bestowal of chiefdom upon him by its traditional ruler, Eze …

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How Presidency “Forced” Ogun APC to Declare Consensus Candidate for Yayi Governorship – INVESTIGATION

…Shock, haggling as wannabes, party heavyweights left in the dark Daud Olatunji Fresh details have emerged on how the Presidency would intervene in the internal politics of the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), culminating in the controversial emergence of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the consensus governorship candidate of the party for …

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Strait of Hormuz: Brent crude jumps more than 6% to $96.49 – THISAGE

By Ayo Kehinde Global oil prices rose sharply on Monday after renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran triggered the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, sending fresh shockwaves through energy markets and raising concerns about global supply disruptions. Brent crude rose $6.11, or 6.76%, to $96.49 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose $6.53, or 7.79%, …

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Lagos Government presents comprehensive cybersecurity guidelines to strengthen digital security

The Lagos State Government has released a set of cybersecurity guidelines, a strategic framework designed to improve digital security for businesses, public institutions and residents.This development represents another decisive step in Lagos’ mission to become a SMART, secure and globally competitive digital hub.As Africa’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem, home to thousands of businesses, Lagos faces growing exposure to cyber risks. The …

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The FG allocates $1.37 billion for Boko Haram trials and increases the prosecutor’s budget by 159%

The federal government allocated $1.371 billion in the 2026 budget for the prosecution of Boko Haram and other terrorism-related cases, marking a sharp increase of 159% from the $530 million allocated in 2025. The provision, acquired by the Federal Ministry of Justice, highlights a renewed push by the government to strengthen the legal response to terrorism and insecurity. An analysis …

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Imo SWAN expresses disappointment at Heartland’s failure to regain NPFL status – THIS UPDATE

…He wants Amuneke’s role defined By Ori Martins The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has expressed its disappointment over the failure of Heartland FC to gain promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a disappointing Nigeria National League campaign. In a statement made available in Owerri and signed by its president, Cosmos Chukwuemeka, Imo …

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SERAP urges Tinubu to revoke NBC directive on broadcasters

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order the withdrawal of a directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), describing it as illegal and a threat to press freedom. In a statement, SERAP urged the President to direct the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, and NBC to withdraw …

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Abeokuta North APC aspirant, Bayewunmi rejects ‘wasted generation’ label, says youths are ready for leadership

An All Progressives Congress (APC) leader and House of Assembly aspirant for Abeokuta Northern State Constituency, Babatunde Bayewunmi, has criticized the characterization of Nigerian youths as a “wasted generation”, describing such characterization as unfair, disheartening and contrary to leadership ideals. Bayewunmi made the observation on Friday while declaring her intention to represent Abeokuta North State constituency in the Ogun State …

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FCT teachers declare indefinite strike over denied rights and stalled reforms – THIS UPDATE

Teachers at public primary and secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have declared an indefinite strike starting Monday, escalating a prolonged standoff with the FCT administration over unpaid entitlements, delayed reforms and what the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) describes as official inaction. The directive was issued by the union’s FCT Wing Executive Council (SWEC) after an emergency …

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AANI pushes for decentralized, intelligence-led police reform

The Association of Alumni of the National Institute (AANI) has renewed calls for a far-reaching overhaul of Nigeria’s policing system, advocating a decentralized, intelligence-led and community-based approach to addressing the nation’s persistent security challenges. This position emerged as the key outcome of the 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and National Colloquium of the AANI held at the Muhammadu Buhari Conference …

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