Trump Threatens To Strike Iran Over Support For Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from “causing trouble,” as peace talks between senior US and Iranian officials began in…
Yamal Returns To Kickstart Spain’s Attack Against Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal was recalled for his first start in two months with Spain needing a spark in attack against Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The 18-year-old made his first appearance since…
Tinubu Hails Oyebanji’s Victory, Urges Opposition To Rally Round Re-Elected Governor
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State on his re-election but told the opposition to rally around him. Tinubu’s comment came in a statement by his…
2027: Inuwa Yahaya Presents Gombe APC Flagbearer To Tinubu
The race for the Gombe State Government House has officially shifted into high gear. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the political stalwart leading the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe, led…
‘The Best Has Just Begun’: Oyebanji Promises More For Ekiti Residents After Re-Election
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has vowed to intensify efforts aimed at driving economic growth, reducing poverty and expanding opportunities for residents following his victory in the governorship exercise. Oyebanji…
Madrid Scraps Public Screening Of Spain World Cup Match Over Heat
The public screening of Spain’s World Cup match against Saudi Arabia in Madrid later on Sunday has been cancelled because of extreme heat forecast for the Spanish capital, officials said.…
Police Recover Vehicle Stolen Five Years Ago
Operatives of the Gombe State Police Command have successfully recovered a Toyota Highlander that was reported stolen in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, five years ago. The recovery occurred on June…
Conflicting accounts emerge over alleged release of Oyo kidnap victims
as authorities insist abductees remain in captivity despite Igboho’s two-hour ultimatum By Adeola Badru Confusion has continued to surround the fate of victims abducted in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area…
How Otti convinced Tinubu to back Abia Intnl Airport project – Keyamo
By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed how Governor Alex Otti of Abia State rejected a Federal Government plan to build an airstrip in…
INEC declares Asogwa of APC winner of Enugu North Senatorial District by-election
Oppositions finger irregularities, threaten court actions By Alumona Ukwueze NSUKKA —-The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared Ikeje Asogwa of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner of the…
Widespread vote-buying allegations overshadow Ekiti governorship election
Allegations of vote-buying, voter intimidation and other electoral malpractices trailed Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State, despite reports by election observers that the exercise was generally peaceful across the state.…
Anambra police foil alleged attempt by mother to sell newborn baby
The Anambra Police Command has foiled an alleged attempt by a 21-year-old woman to sell her newborn baby girl in Igbariam, Anambra East Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.…
Vozinha’s mum arrives US, to be in stands as Cape Verde takes on Uruguay
Tears have turned to cheers for Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, whose mother will finally be in the stands when the World Cup minnows take on Uruguay in Miami on Sunday.…
Spain target convincing win; Saudi Arabia seek to repeat Argentina miracle
A wounded Spain will aim to get their World Cup challenge firmly back on track when they face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente…
Wike’s Rainbow Coalition member, Olaka Nwogu of PDP, wins Rivers Bye-election
As AA candidate rejects result, threatens legal action By Daniel Abia P/Harcourt An ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike, and member of the…
Security challenge not peculiar to Plateau, state remains safe — SSG Jatau
By Golok Nanmwa Jos – Secretary to the Government of Plateau State, Arch. Samuel Jatau, has assured Nigerians that Plateau remains safe and habitable despite prevailing security concerns, urging residents…
Ekiti Election: Tinubu congratulates Oyebanji, urges him to be magnanimous in victory
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his resounding victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State gubernatorial election. The President commended the people of…
Lagos Govt Inaugurates Task Force To Address Indiscriminate Waste Dumping
The Lagos State Government on Saturday inaugurated a Special Task Force to monitor the metropolis, bus stops, garages, and lay-bys against indiscriminate waste dumping, charging transport union members to act…
PDP’s Olaka Nwogu Wins Rivers South East Senatorial By-Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Olaka Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Rivers South East Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday. Announcing…
Curacao Keeper Room Jokes That He Deserves A Statue After World Cup Heroics
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room joked that he deserves a statue on the Caribbean island after a jaw-dropping display that earned the team their first-ever World Cup point. The 37-year-old shot-stopper…