2027: Intriguing battle waiting to unfold in Kano
By Desmond Mgboh, Kano In the early hours of Friday, 29th May 2026, one time governor of Kano State and the strong man of Kano politics, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, unveiled…
Construction costs jump 20% in 5 months as global crisis jolts Nigeria’s building sector
Nigeria’s construction sector is facing mounting pressure after costs surged by 20 percent within five months, driven largely by rising material prices, energy costs, and global supply chain disruptions, a…
Eight Bagged Bodies Found In Ecuador Narco Hotspot
Ecuadoran police said Wednesday they found eight bodies in plastic bags in a southwestern narco-trafficking hotspot, where eight people went missing on Sunday. “It has been confirmed that there are…
Saudi Economy ‘Resilient’ Despite Mideast War, Says IMF
Saudi Arabia’s economy has shown resilience in the face of headwinds triggered by the Middle East war thanks in part to energy and logistics infrastructure that bypasses the Strait of…
Ondo Gov Welcomes Conviction Of Owo Church Attack Suspects
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has commended the judiciary and security agencies for securing the conviction and death sentence of the four suspects linked to the June 5, 2022, terror…
Ukraine Drones Strike Saint Petersburg As Russian Economic Forum Opens
Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg early Wednesday morning as officials gathered for a flagship economic forum in the city, Russian and Ukrainian authorities said. Some…
Senate Tasks NOA On Campaign Against Indiscipline, Links Social Decay To Insecurity
The Senate has called on the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to strengthen its public enlightenment efforts and establish mechanisms aimed at combating the growing culture of indiscipline in the country,…
Oil Jumps, Stocks Mixed On Fragile Mideast Peace Hopes
Oil prices jumped and stock markets diverged Wednesday as fresh Middle East attacks dented hopes of an imminent peace deal. The dollar mostly firmed as Iranian and US forces traded…
Senate Pushes For Oyo Kidnap Victims’ Rescue, Rejects Call For Military Spending Audit
The Senate has ramped up calls for urgent action by the Federal Government and security agencies to secure the release of victims still being held captive following the recent abduction…
Mensik Beats Fonseca To Reach French Open Semi-Finals
Czech youngster Jakub Mensik produced a brilliant display to upstage Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca and reach the French Open semi-finals on Tuesday. The 20-year-old Mensik beat Fonseca 6-4, 6-3, 7-6…
Fresh Legal Clash Stalls Coroners Inquest Into Adichie’s Son’s Death
The Coroner’s Court sitting at the JIC Taylor CourtHouse in the Igbosere area of Lagos Island, on Wednesday adjourned to October 8, 2026, further hearing in the inquest to unravel…
EU Court Hands Meta Partial Win Over Tech Rules
Meta secured a partial victory Wednesday over the EU’s powers to regulate tech giants, as a top court ruled the bloc was wrong to slap tough rules on its Facebook…
2027: I endorse Obi, but I still support Tinubu’s policies — Omo-Agege
Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has declared his support for Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 election while maintaining that he still believes in the…
Expecting Adeboye to lead protest at 84 makes no sense, says Bamiloye
Founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Evangelist Mike Bamiloye, has defended the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, following criticism over the cleric’s recent…
Full list of brothers who would be playing at 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just days away from kick-off in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Below is a list of brothers who would be competing at the…
Khamenei adviser vows ‘deluge of missiles’ if new US attack on Iran
The military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday warned of more missile and drone strikes should the United States renew its attacks on Iran. “Every shot fired and every…
Gunmen abduct wife, twin children of ex-power minister Adelabu’s brother in Ibadan
By Adeola Badru Gunmen have reportedly abducted the wife and twin children of the younger brother of the immediate past Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant…
Nigerian newspapers review: [Oyo, Borno kidnappings] More pressures on FG, govs to rescue abducted school children
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the Federal Government and governors coming under intense pressure to immediately secure the release of teachers, pupils…
David Beckham to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Football superstar David Beckham is to be honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, organizers announced Tuesday, as the United States readies to host the World Cup. Movie…
Gunmen reportedly attack immigration office in Ogbomoso, cart away firearms
By Adeola Badru Suspected gunmen on Tuesday night reportedly attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, making away with firearms belonging to officers on duty. The incident…