Victor Osimhen Eyes Istanbulspor Takeover, NPFL Investment
Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen has revealed plans to expand his influence beyond the pitch by venturing into football club ownership, with targets in both Turkey and Nigeria. The…
IG, Angela Okorie move to settle defamation case out of court
ABUJA — The Inspector-General of Police and Nollywood actress Angela Okorie are exploring an out-of-court settlement in an alleged criminal defamation case arising from a petition by fellow actress, Mercy…
Alake wants regional energy hubs established to boost cross-border mining
ABUJA: The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has called for the establishment of regional energy hubs as a strategic pathway to accelerate cross-border mining industrialization. Alake made the…
BNCL boss assures imminent return of The Nigerian Observer to newsstands
BENIN CITY: The General Manager of Bendel Newspapers Corporation, publisher of The Nigerian Observer titles, Hon. Peter Odibo, has assured readers that the long-awaited return of the newspaper to the…
Fines alone won’t fix Nigeria’s telecom woes, Expert warns
ABUJA: Nigeria’s plan to slap telecom operators with about N12.4 billion in fines for poor service will do little to improve consumers’ experience unless companies adopt proper “recovery engineering,” a…
EU pledges €288m to boost Nigeria’s health, agric, digital infrastructure
ABUJA: The European Union has announced a €288 million support package to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare, agriculture, finance, migration, climate, and digital public infrastructure sectors. The move signals a deepening of…
Court jails ex-AGoF Nwabuoku 72 yrs over N868m fraud
ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced a former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, to a total of 72 years imprisonment for money…
Edo Disability Commission pledges stronger inclusion for PWDs
BENIN CITY — The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the welfare and inclusion of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), with a focus on strengthening advocacy and support…
Ozoro: Nothing justifies sexual violence – says mental health advocate
Lagos: A Men’s Mental Health Advocate, Ms Halima Layeni, says that nothing justifies sexual violence/assault, describing it as a grave violation of human dignity and a crime that leaves lifelong…
Petroleum price hike: Makinde approves N10,000 allowance for civil servants
Ibadan: Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved N10,000 monthly transportation support allowance for civil servants in the state. Makinde announced this on Monday during the supervision of the…