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NPTF Executive Secretary Applauds Echefu’s Indigenous Tech Solutions For Nat’l Security

02.02.2026

The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), Mohammed Sheidu, has paid a strategic visit to the facilities of EIB Group in Abuja, reinforcing efforts to deepen collaboration between security agencies and private sector innovators advancing national security and development. Leading a high-level delegation, Sheidu toured the Group’s facilities in Kuje and Idu....

Tyla Defeats Davido, Burna Boy To Win Best African Music Performance

02.02.2026

The South African singer, Tyla Laura Seethal, popularly known as Tyla, has won the Best African Music Performance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards for her hit single ‘Push 2 Start’. The win marks Tyla’s second Grammy, following her historic 2024 victory for ‘Water’, which made her the first-ever recipient of the category. At this...

We’re Gateway Partners For European Companies – Julius Berger

02.02.2026

Nigeria’s leading engineering and construction firm, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has announced its readiness to serve as a strategic gateway partner for European companies, helping to de‑risk market entry and accelerate project execution for technology, engineering, and capital investment partners across the globe. Speaking at the just concluded Eurocham Annual Conference and Expo 2026 in...

Phone Addiction Can Lead To Mental Health Challenges, Say Experts

02.02.2026

Experts have highlighted the health risks of excessive phone and social media usage, cautioning that they can lead to mental health challenges. A psychiatrist at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, Dr Oluwagbemi Ibrahim, said social media addiction could lead to depression, anxiety from cyberbullying and unhealthy comparison. She said the challenges might eventually lead...

HEDA Asks US To Sanction Suspects

02.02.2026

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the United States Government, calling for visa revocation, asset forfeiture, and global sanctions of Nigerians accused of diverting security and arms procurement funds. In the petition signed by Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, the group urged the US Government to take action under Section 7031(c) of...

APMT Donates Major Medical Equipment To Lagos Community

02.02.2026

Nigeria’s largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa, has donated autoclave, oxygen concentrator, refrigerator and haematocrit analysers to the Ojora Olugbode Primary Health Centre in Apapa Iganmu, Lagos State. The management of the public healthcare facility, which serves residents across the Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area, received the new equipment to enhance laboratory diagnostics and improve...

Kwara Govt Reopens Schools Closed Due To Insecurity

02.02.2026

The Kwara State Government has announced today for the reopening of all schools hitherto closed due to security challenges in parts of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, yesterday in Ilorin. Olohungbebe said the decision to reopen the schools followed...

Edo LG Chair Impeached For Allegedly Diverting N100m Christmas Package –APC LG Chair

02.02.2026

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Monday Oseh, has said the diversion of N100 million Christmas package from Governor Monday Okpebholo led to crisis in the party, which resulted to the impeachment of the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area Chairman, Bliss Oshionogue. Crisis erupted in AkokoEdo APC last week...

APC Founding Member In Katsina Rejoins Party After 3 Years

02.02.2026

A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State, Dr Aminu Waziri, has rejoined the party three years after leaving it following allegations of anti-party activities during the 2023 General Elections. Waziri announced his decision to rejoin the party while briefing newsmen in Katsina yesterday, saying he was now a card-carrying member...

NASSLAF Denounces APC Legislative Aides Operating At NASS

02.02.2026

The National Assembly Legislative Aides’ Forum (NASSLAF), has vehemently denounced and dissociated itself from a group parading as the APC National Assembly Legislative Aides Support Group (ANALAG). NADSLAF, in a statement jointly signed in Abuja by its Chairman and Secretary, Barrister Emeka Nwala and Umar Abdullah, respectively, the forum described the APC group’s formation and...