The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a fresh disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly over the delay in passing the State’s 2026 Appropriation Bill. The Government described the reports as misleading, saying the budget proposal remains before the legislature and is progressing through the required … Read more
Former Toyota Motor Corporation President and Chairman, Hiroshi Okuda, one of the executives credited with transforming the Japanese automaker into a global powerhouse, has died at the age of 93. Toyota confirmed his death on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, although the company did not immediately disclose the date or cause of death. Okuda remains closely … Read more
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has appealed to aviation unions to suspend their ongoing industrial action and return to dialogue, following disruptions to flight operations across the country. The appeal was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, by the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo. The aviation regulator … Read more
Oil prices extended their recent gains on Tuesday as uncertainty surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to unsettle global energy markets and revive concerns about inflation. The latest movement came as hopes of a quick agreement between the United States and Iran appeared to weaken, with both sides maintaining positions that could … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has praised Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, for what he described as tangible achievements in infrastructure development, particularly the Governor’s urban renewal programme and expansion of road networks across the State. Jonathan made the remarks on Monday, August 10, 2026, while commissioning 18 township road projects completed by the Bauchi State … Read more
Heirs Life Assurance has appointed Pastor Jerry Eze, founder and lead pastor of Streams of Joy International Ministry, as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the company. The appointment took effect on Monday, August 10, 2026, marking a new corporate responsibility for the prominent Nigerian cleric and founder of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations … Read more
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, arguing that recent household data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show that many Nigerians are struggling to afford major assets and improve their standard of living. Atiku’s latest criticism was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, August 8, 2026, by … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inspected the Festac-Alakija Bridge following an attempt by suspected vandals to damage parts of the critical infrastructure, assuring residents that the structure remains safe and structurally sound. Sanwo-Olu carried out the inspection on Saturday, August 8, 2026, a day after directing security agencies to track down those responsible for … Read more
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has officially assumed the position of Chairman of the Governing Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), pledging to deploy his political influence and experience to strengthen the Agency and expand electricity access to underserved communities across Nigeria. Fayose was formally inaugurated on Friday, August 7, 2026, in Abuja … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has earned the trust and political support of the South-East through what he described as unprecedented investment in critical infrastructure across the region. The Governor said the Federal Government’s ongoing road and transport projects have changed the development landscape of the South-East, adding … Read more