Oyebanji: The legacy of the righteous
By Olusesan Alabi On Tuesday, 9 June 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in Ekiti to commission the Ado-Ekiti Flyover Bridge named after him. He was represented by Vice-President Kashim…
2027: Why Seriake Dickson’s NDC can’t be a viable ruling party
Senator Seriake Dickson, founder and leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, and the duo of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party’s presidential flagbearer and running mate, are in…
How Atiku’s AUN is impacting Northern Nigeria
By MARGEE ENSIGN I have had the challenge and privilege of leading universities on three continents: Africa, North America, and, most recently, Europe, at the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG).…
Police commended for recovering 504 rustled animals
Governor Dauda Lawal had commended the police for their remarkable display of bravery and commitment to the fight against banditry in Zamfara state. On Saturday, the Violence Crime Response Unit…
How we utilise World Bank’s SABER fund — Zamfara gov’t
The World Bank’s State Enabling Business Environment Reforms (SABER) Programme funds are being utilized for the development of the state, Zamfara State Government said. This was revealed by Governor Dauda…
Electricity: 655m still in darkness as WHO, partners warn of Global Energy, health crisis
By Chioma Obinna A new global report released on Wednesday has revealed that over 655 million people across the world still live without electricity, while nearly two billion continue to…
Switzerland Beat Canada To Seal Group B Top Spot As Both Reach Last 32
Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in World Cup Group B on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over Canada as the co-hosts also ensured a historic…
VIDEO: I Don’t Believe Terrorists Deserve A Second Chance, They Must Be Eliminated — Gov Sani
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has said he does not believe terrorists should be given a second chance, insisting that they must be eliminated. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today…
Police Foil Kidnap Attempt On Benin-Abraka Road, Rescue Passengers
The Edo State Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt along the Benin-Abraka Road and rescued all passengers in a commercial bus attacked by suspected kidnappers. In a statement issued…
There Are Safeguards To Address Abuse Of State Police — Gov Sani
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has dismissed concerns that state police could be used by governors to intimidate opposition figures and suppress dissent in their states. Sani spoke on Channels…
APC Suspends Kebbi Chairman As Gov Idris Sanctions Commissioner Over Zuru By-Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has suspended its State Chairman, Abubakar Kana-Zuru, and the APC Chairman of Zuru Local Government Area, Aliyu Abiola, following concerns over the…
Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee Suspends Mike Ozekhome As SAN
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the suspension of Chief Mike Ozekhome from the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The decision was taken at its 173rd…
FG Welcomes US Sanctions On Nigerian, BDC Operators For Alleged Terrorism Financing
The Federal Government has hailed the recent sanction of three Nigerian bureau de change operators by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for alleged terrorism financing. “The…
Ini Dima-Okojie Welcomes First Child, Celebrates Motherhood On 36th Birthday
Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has announced the birth of her first child with her husband, Abasi Ene-Obong. The actress shared the joyful news via Instagram on Wednesday, which also marked…
AWS Announces New Global Accelerator Cohort Featuring Three Nigerian Organisations
Amazon has selected three Nigerian organisations out of nine from Africa to join the fourth cohort of its Amazon Web Services (AWS) Social Entrepreneur Accelerator. This makes the continent the…
Parents banned after leaving 6-month-old baby alone on beach
A healthcare executive and her husband have avoided prosecution after agreeing to fines, community service and a total ban from the Florida county where their six month-old baby was found…
Abducted former Kebbi APC chairman d!es in bandits captivity
A former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammadu Mai Barga Besse, has d!ed in bandits captivity. LIB reported that…
I’ve been married to one woman for 48 years, it’s boring now Charly Boy
Veteran entertainer Charly Boy has sparked reactions online after joking about being married to the same woman for nearly five decades. Speaking during an interview on Yanga FM, Charly Boy…
U.S. Senate votes to limit Trumps Iran war powers in rare rebuke
The United States Senate adopted a concurrent resolution on Tuesday, June 23, directing the president to remove military forces from the conflict with Iran, delivering a significant bipartisan rebuke to…
Burna Boy becomes African artiste with most Billboard Hot 100 Entries
Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats singer Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy, has become the African artiste with the most entries on the Billboard U.S. Hot 100 chart, surpassing fellow Nigerian…