Ebonyi State University retirees urge Governor Nwifuru to settle unpaid benefits
Over 400 former Ebonyi State University employees have requested Governor Francis Nwifuru's assistance in securing their long-overdue pension and gratuity payments.
July 29, 2026
Mr P Issues Apology Following Backlash Over Nigerian Language Remarks
Peter Okoye, known as Mr P, has publicly apologized after facing widespread criticism for questioning the value of Nigerian languages on social media.
July 29, 2026
Okonjo-Iweala Urges Nigeria and Africa to Process Minerals Locally Before Export
WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso advocate for local mineral processing, internal trade integration, and economic reform to secure Africa’s place in the global green energy market.
July 29, 2026
Ebonyi disability advocates rally against state government exclusion
Ebonyi State disability rights advocates held a peaceful protest in Abakaliki demanding legislative action, welfare support, and the cancellation of an eviction order from their long-term office space.
July 29, 2026
Melanie Woods secures gold with record-breaking performance for Scotland
Scottish athlete Melanie Woods earned her first major gold medal in the 1500m T54 at Scotstoun, setting a new championship record years after a life-altering cycling accident.
July 29, 2026
Northern Senators Support Tinubu’s Expansion of Nigerian Army Divisions and Troop Numbers
The Northern Senators Forum backs President Tinubu’s plan to expand the Nigerian Army by 28,000 troops and four divisions to improve national security.
July 29, 2026
Scottish wheelchair basketball squads secure silver and bronze at Commonwealth Games
Scotland's wheelchair 3x3 basketball teams celebrate a historic haul, with the women winning silver and the men claiming bronze at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
July 29, 2026
President Tinubu Authorizes ₦46 Billion for Kano Airport Runway Project
Minister Festus Keyamo announced that President Tinubu approved ₦46 billion for a new runway and infrastructure upgrades at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
July 29, 2026
Peter Okoye Clarifies Remarks on Nigerian Languages Following Public Outcry
Peter Okoye, formerly of P-Square, has apologized for recent comments regarding Nigerian languages, clarifying that he holds no bias against Igbo culture and blaming critics for twisting his words.
July 29, 2026
Abba Moro claims Benue State governance mirrors church management
Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro has accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of running Benue State like a church, alleging that the governor holds all decision-making power and strips his appointees of their duties.
July 29, 2026