The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Oyo State, Taofeek Adegoke, on Tuesday stirred reactions after a video of him distributing boiled corn to supporters by the roadside went viral. In a now-trending video, Adegoke was seen standing beside a pot of boiled corn, personally handing it to supporters who thronged around him….
Nigeria exported an estimated 182.2 million barrels of crude oil worth N24.02tn in the first half of 2026, as elevated international oil prices lifted the value of the country’s crude shipments despite concerns over inadequate feedstock for domestic refineries. The PUNCH analysis of crude oil production and export data from January to June 2026 showed…
By FAD Media House of Representatives hopeful and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Federal Constituency, Fidelis Duker, has unveiled a listening-driven representation agenda, declaring that “a voice that can be heard will be heard and must be heard.” The message, delivered during a media parley with journalists in Calabar, underscores his commitment…
By Kelvin Obambon The Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, has pledged to advocate for increased budgetary allocation to the NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme following the outstanding performance of its 2025 cohort. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the 2025 batch of scholars at Coventry…
The Cross River State Government has unveiled a historic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment package valued at over N70 billion and US$1.075 billion, following the approval of sixteen transformative projects by the State Executive Council (ExCo). The landmark approvals, spanning agriculture, renewable energy, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure and environmental sustainability, reinforce the Otu administration’s determination to…
Citing the nutritional benefits of eggs, nutrition experts have urged parents to divert money used in buying biscuits, sweets, and other sugar-sweetened beverages into buying eggs for children under five. They explained that feeding children under five an egg daily can help in curbing Nigeria’s high burden of malnutrition. They urged parents not to allow soaring…
Super Falcons’ preparations for their final Group C match against Egypt at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have suffered a major setback after two key Nigerian stars were suspended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Soccernet.ng reports. Defender Oluwatosin Demehin and midfielder Jennifer Echegini will both miss the decisive group-stage encounter after disciplinary…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Friday took a drastic disciplinary action against members of his Executive Council, reportedly locking out and suspending Commissioners who arrived late for the weekly State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting at Government House, Uyo. Sources at the Government House said the Governor, who is known for his emphasis…
His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State, is set to empower 4500 youths across the 18 Local Government Areas through the Cross River State Youth Development Summit & Empowerment, coordinated by the Office of the SSA Youth Development, Dr. Julius Obanghe Kijuo, KSJI. Dr. Kijuo, who led a high-level delegation…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State Governor and Founder of the Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo initiative, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called on Nigerians to prioritise early detection of lung cancer and adopt healthy lifestyles to reduce the burden of the disease in the country. Mrs Soludo made the call in a statement…
