The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for Kwara State in the 2027 election, Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Gunu Moore, a revered village head and distinguished frontline prince of the Yashikira Kingdom. Mohammed, in a condolence message, described the late traditional leader as a respected custodian of
ABUJA – The Yatso Renaissance Banquet, held in honour of the newly elected National Executives of the Kuteb Yatso of Nigeria (KYN), has brought together Kuteb leaders, traditional stakeholders, community representatives and supporters in a renewed call for unity, cultural preservation, peace and sustainable development. The banquet, held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and several civil society organisations have condemned the latest increase in petrol prices, accusing the Federal Government and petroleum industry operators of deepening the economic pressure on Nigerians. The groups also questioned the effectiveness of government regulatory agencies, alleging that consumers are being left exposed to what they described as
Across Nigeria, the rising cost of food is forcing households to rethink how they eat, spend and survive, with families cutting back on protein, reducing meals, borrowing money and turning to communal savings schemes to meet everyday needs. The pressure is being felt far beyond the marketplace. Parents are struggling to keep children in school,
Security expert and researcher, Comrade Jonathan Onoja, has warned that the worsening security situation in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State could undermine the development gains recorded in the area, CSONews24 reports. Onoja raised the concern while highlighting the impact of insecurity on the socio-economic development of the local government. He stressed that sustained
The National Sports Commission ,NSC, has suspended all processes leading to the Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, Elective Congress scheduled for September 27, 2026, following the resignation of the federation’s top officials, CSONews24 reports. NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the NFF Executive Committee resigned from their positions on Thursday.
The 36 state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have rejected allegations that state governments have failed to account properly for funds accruing from the removal of the petrol subsidy. The governors also endorsed the proposed National Affordable CNG Transit Programme (NACTP), saying the initiative could help reduce transportation costs
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), following the retirement of his predecessor, Didi Walson-Jack. Enitan took the oath of office on Thursday at a brief ceremony held at the State House, Abuja, formally assuming responsibility for the Federal Civil Service. Walson-Jack
The Deputy Director, NCC, Head Consumer and Education, Mrs. Mistura Aruwa, has called for greater consumer awareness of how mobile applications and modern devices use data, noting that multiple services can operate simultaneously and contribute to rapid data consumption. Aruwa spoke during the National Civil Society Dialogue on Telecommunications and Data Service Provision in Nigeria,
The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Mr. Sunday Akin Dare, has stressed the importance of civil society organisations in strengthening accountability and addressing challenges within Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. Akin Dare spoke at the National Civil Society Dialogue on Telecommunications and Data Service Provision in