JUST in: Veteran Nollywood actor, Kola Oyewo, is dead
Veteran Nollywood actor, dramatist, filmmaker and scholar, Dr Kola Oyewo, has died at the age of 80. His death was announced on Friday by actor Kunle Afod in an Instagram…
Village People Movement endorses Adeleke for second term
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The re-election bid of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has received a boost as the Ife-based group, Village People Movement, has endorsed him for a second…
5 takeaways from Canada’s historic 1-1 World Cup draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canada’s long wait for a positive result on football’s biggest stage finally came to an end on Friday as the co-hosts battled to a dramatic draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina…
Democracy Day: Adebayo calls for defence of democracy
… Says Nigeria Must Not Waste MKO Abiola’s Sacrifice By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party for the 2027 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, has…
Canada draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup
Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday in the first World Cup finals game ever played on Canadian soil. Cyle Larin got Canada’s goal…
Oyo govt warns opposition against politicising Oriire kidnapping
The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has warned politicians in the opposition to stop politicising the recent kidnapping incident in the Oriire Local Government Area of the…
‘We’re not afraid’ – Morocco coach says ahead of Brazil World Cup opener
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said on Friday his players should not fear playing record five-time World Cup winners Brazil in their tournament opener. The Atlas Lions take on Brazil in…
NNPC Probe: I’m not a burden, I’m committed to Tinubu’s government — Oshiomhole
— Says democracy means asking hard questions By Dayo Johnson, Akure Former Edo State governor and senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has defended the ongoing probe of the audited accounts of the…
Democracy Day: Nigerians deserve security, prosperity, justice — ADP Presidential Candidate
…Urges youths to participate actively in democracy By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The presidential candidate of the Action Democratic Party for the 2027 general elections, Aliyu Bin Abbas, has said that democracy…
VIDEO: Youth Must Understand The Struggle To Receive The Baton Of Stewardship – Bagos
A member of the House of Representatives, Dachung Bagos, has absolved Nigerian youths of blame for what is often perceived as their limited interest in governance and public affairs. According…
Ekiti Poll: Amupitan Declares Readiness For Ekiti Election, Warns Against Fake News
The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has declared the readiness of the Commission for the Ekiti State governorship election. He assured voters, political parties…
Canada Rally To Claim Point In Historic World Cup Debut At Home
Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday in the first World Cup finals game ever played on Canadian soil. Cyle Larin got…
Police Arrest Man Over Alleged False Alarm On Bandits Invasion In Ebonyi
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested Nwali Nwibo for spreading false information claiming that bandits and Fulani herdsmen had invaded Nguzu Edda Community in Edda Local Government Area…
Comparing Worst Of Civilian Rule To Military Rule Is Gaslighting Citizens – Odinkalu
Human rights advocate and lawyer, Chidi Odinkalu, has argued that comparing the failures of civilian rule to military rule amounts to “gaslighting” Nigerians, insisting that citizens deserve better democratic governance…
World Cup: Ghana’s Thomas Partey Denied Canada Visa
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges, has been denied a visa to enter Canada to play for Ghana in the World Cup,…
Uzodimma Releases N300m To Imo Returnees From South Africa, Law Students
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has approved the release of ₦300 million to Imo State students at the Nigerian Law School and Nigerian returnees from South Africa who are…
Gov Eno Marks Birthday With Support For Orphanages, Correctional Centres
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has extended humanitarian support to orphanage homes and correctional facilities across Eket Senatorial District as part of efforts to cater to vulnerable members of…
[VIDEO] Why It Seems So Difficult To Deal With Banditry — Gen Musa
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has shared insights on why terrorism, banditry and other forms of insecurity in Nigeria appear to be difficult to address. The former Chief…
Bandits Invade Kwara Communities, Abduct Two
Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Thursday night attacked Gaa-Alla and Gaa-Oke Abba communities in Isin Local Government Area, as well as Famole Community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of…
Early Signs 2026 World Cup will Pay Jumbo Size Returns
With one leg of the pomp and pageantry of the opening ceremony out of the way on Thursday night in Mexico City, the 2026 FIFA World Cup truly got under…