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Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin  The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has said that there was increment in the number of enrollment of candidates in the June/July 2026 National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations.  The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, who made the announcement during the release of the results at a press briefing on Wednesday in Benin, said a total of 100,069

Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced plans to wind down its operations in Nigeria after 12 years in the country.The company announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, saying its Nigerian operations would officially end the same day.“We are writing to share some difficult news. After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026,” Uber said.Uber launched its services in La

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen.Buba Marwa (Retd.), has charged investigators and prosecutors of the agency to intensify efforts at tracing, seizing and recovering the proceeds and instrumentalities of narcotics trafficking, saying the war against drug cartels can no longer be won through arrests and drug seizures alone. Marwa gave the charge on Wednesday, while declaring open an Advanced Capacity Buildin

Michael Olugbode in Abuja The German government has announced a series of measures against Russia following what it described as a Russian hybrid attack involving drones at Leipzig Airport. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, speaking at a joint press conference with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt on Tuesday, said the incident was part of a broader pattern of Russian attempts to destabilise Europe through disinformation, threats, sabotage and aggression. Wadephul said Russia’

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said it seeks to vaccinate between 15,000 to 20,000 dogs in the ongoing mass rabies vaccination exercise across the 62 wards of the six area councils in the FCT.The Mandate Secretary ARDS, Abdullahi Suleiman Ango, declared this Wednesday during a field evaluation of the ongoing two-week rollout of the initiative to curtail the spread of the disease in the

*Communications minister, Tijani, commends Kalu’s efforts Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has commended the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR for prioritizing Abia State in the National Universal Communications Access Programme (NUCAP). NUCAP is an initiative of the federal government to extend reliable mobile and broadband connectivity to communities yet to have adequate commercial net

Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Chief Emmanuel Ironbar, has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose life of service has left an enduring imprint on Nigeria’s national development. In a heartfelt goodwill message to commemorate the milestone, Ironbar extolled the vice-president as a “self-effacing and amiable leader”

Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has warned teachers, school owners and prospective applicants against falling victim to individuals and groups allegedly using the council’s name and identity to defraud members of the public. The warning comes amid the proliferation of online platforms and messages purporting to offer access to TRCN registration, Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE), certification and other services. In a statement issued in

Tinubu Presidential Ambassadors of Nigeria and Diaspora (TPAND) has honoured the former Governor of Kogi State,  Alhaji Yahaya  Bello as  the national patron of the organisation. The investiture and presentation of the official letter of appointment marked a significant moment for TPAND as the organisation recognised the former governor’s leadership experience, contributions to public service and commitment to national development. Presenting the honour, Direc

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to strengthen the state government’s partnership with the Nigerian Army to protect critical national assets and address security challenges affecting economic activities in the state. Fubara gave the assurance yesterday when he received the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Everest Ifeanyi Okoro, who paid him a courtesy visit in Port Harcourt. Okoro was ac

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, yesterday  formally brought a closure to his reconciliation effort in the Ijaw National Congress (INC) with the hosting of a mega unity reception at the Ijaw House in Yenagoa, the state capital. The well-attended event brought together leaders of the Ijaw ethnic nationality,  stakeholders and contestants in the disputed April 2026 INC election that produced the High Chief MacDonald Igbadiwe leadership. The inauguration of t

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Yekini Nabena, has said that the recent resignation of former Minister of Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, from the party in Bayelsa State won’t lead to its collapse. Sylva, a former Governor of Bayelsa State, on Monday announced his resignation from the ruling party, alleging that APC had derailed from the ideals upon which the APC was founded. The former minister i

Francis Sardauna in Katsina  The Katsina State Police Command has arrested one Muhammad Aliyu, over alleged criminal conspiracy and diversion of 1,500 sachets of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF).  The RUTF, packed in three sacks, was intercepted by police surveillance officers attached to the Batagarawa Division on August 26, 2026, at about 7:40 p.m., following credible intelligence. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, said in a statement on W

Francis Sardauna in Katsina Health workers in Katsina State have announced a seven-day warning strike beginning from midnight on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, a development that could further strain the state’s healthcare system as it battles an ongoing diphtheria outbreak. The Assembly of Health Care Professionals (AHAPN), comprising several health workers’ unions, announced the planned industrial action in a notice addressed to the Office of the Head of Civil Service, Katsina State. The

Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as a committed public servant whose years of service have been marked by dedication to national development, peace and unity. Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, in a statement on Wednesday, commended Shettima’s contributions to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that his experience in public service has remained v

Okon Bassey in Uyo In a show of strength and part of proactive security measures ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command yesterday staged a major show of force and confidence-building operation across Uyo, the state capital. The command said the exercise was to reassure residents of the Command’s preparedness, operational capacity and determination to maintain peace throughout the electioneering period. The demonstration witnessed the deployment of P

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar; Ex-Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and other presidential candidates currently face a daunting task of subordinating their ambitions and ideological differences to a common platform against incumbent President, Bola Tinubu, who is seeking re-election at the January, 2027 poll. Sunday Aborisade examines the hurdles before them. The opposition’s latest attempt to forge a common front against President Bola Tinubu has revived memories of the historic 201

Linus Obogo There comes a time in the life of a state when the diction and rhetorics of governance change from aspiration to action, from promises to projects, and from the language of possibility to the unmistakable grammar of investment. Cross River State is at that bend and entering one such defining moment. With the unveiling of a historic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment package a couple of weeks ago valued at more than US$1.075 billion, the administration of Governor Bassey E

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja  The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, has expressed deep grief over the death of his longtime friend and brother, Mohammed Bala (MB), who died shortly after midnight on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja. Musa, in a moving tribute to the deceased, described his passing as a devastating loss, saying the 43 years of friendship, brotherhood, shared memories and difficult and joyful moments had created a bond that

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pledged the world football governing body’s continued support for the development and restructuring of Nigerian football following a high-level meeting with a Nigerian delegation led by National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko in Zurich. Infantino disclosed the meeting in a post on his Instagram account after receiving the Nigerian delegation at the FIFA headquarters, known as the Home of FIFA, Zurich. According to the FIFA president, the di