Okpebholo Nominates Non-Edo Indigene Martin Oli As Commissioner
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has again signalled a shift toward inclusive governance with the nomination of Martin Anayochukwu Oli, an Enugu indigene, as commissioner-designate in his cabinet. The…
Police Foil Cattle Rustling, Recover 20 Cows In Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command on Friday said it foiled an attempted cattle rustling operation and recovered 20 stolen cows following a gun battle with suspected bandits in Jibia Local…
Uzodimma Lauds Tinubu, National Assembly Over State Police Bill
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly for advancing the constitutional process towards the establishment of state police, describing the development as a…
Sai Malam isn’t designated terrorist group – Police
By Haruna Aliyu Kebbi State Police Command says it is investigating reports of the alleged resurgence of the “Sai Malam” group in Argungu Local Government Area through actionable intelligence. In…
ATE 2026: Why flying within Europe is cheaper than Africa – CEO Wakanow
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow, Bayo Adedeji, has argued that the high cost of air travel across Africa is driven more by structural challenges than airline greed, saying…
Benue PDP reaffirms Aondoakaa as 2027 gov’ship candidate, disowns Agbo
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from claims that Mr. Emmanuel Agbo is the party’s governorship candidate for the…
Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
A highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, Pacquiao’s camp in the Philippines said on Friday. The news followed ESPN reporting that…
2015 Maiduguri attacks: Court sentences Boko Haram member to death by hanging
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced a Boko Haram member, Alkali Yarima, also known as La’ari, to death by hanging for participating in the attacks on Maiduguri…
INEC says yet to receive budgeted funds for 2027 general elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is yet to receive budgetary allocations for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The INEC National Commissioner in charge of Voter…
Israel must unconditionally leave Lebanon – Hezbollah chief
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Friday said Israel has “no option” but to withdraw from Lebanese areas it occupies, adding that the Iran-US deal that reduced fighting with Israel was…
Lagos to demolish marked distressed buildings after mall collapse
…Begins probe as rescue operations end By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish all structurally distressed buildings previously marked for removal in the Alakija area…
Troops rescue eight kidnap victims in Plateau forest operation
By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Troops of Sector 9, Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, have rescued eight kidnapped victims during a deliberate offensive operation conducted at Pandam Forest in the…
Ojukwu property saga: Firm raises concern over repeated absence of court file
—Files stay of execution By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — Ojukwu Transport Limited, OTL, has raised concerns over what it described as the repeated absence of court records in its ongoing…
British-Nigerians Akinola Davies Jr, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, PC Williams Invited To Join Oscar Academy
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has invited three professionals of Nigerian descent to join its membership, further strengthening Nigerian representation in global cinema. British-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola…
Lagos To Demolish Distressed Buildings In Alajika Area
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish all distressed buildings in the Alakija area of the state. The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said…
Volkswagen Weighing More Large-Scale Job Cuts —Report
Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen is considering cutting tens of thousands more jobs worldwide and shuttering up to four plants in Germany, Manager Magazin reported Friday. Volkswagen is already planning to…
Troops Dismantle Terrorists’ Roadblock, Free 53 Hostages In Borno
The Troops of Sector 2, 135 Special Forces Battalion, under Operation Hadin Kai, have dismantled JAS/ISWAP terrorists’ road block mounted along the Buratai–Kamuya Road in the Biu Local Government Area…
Mbappe Vs Haaland As France Face Norway In World Cup Group Decider
A mouthwatering duel between in-form goalscorers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will take centre stage at the World Cup on Friday as France face Norway in a crucial Group I…
Historic World Cup Goal Brings Rare Joy To DR Congo Ebola Epicentre
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s first-ever World Cup point gave their compatriots in Bunia, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak, a rare chance to celebrate. Yoane Wissa’s goal in Houston…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum And Spanish King Use World Cup To Mend Diplomatic Rift
Against a backdrop of World Cup good vibes, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spanish King Felipe VI on Thursday eased diplomatic tensions following Mexico’s demand for an apology over the…