Lewis Hamilton bounced back from a desultory Friday to beat his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc in qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix to raise hopes of a first podium with the Italian team.

 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has urged residents of the territory to take ownership of public infrastructure built in their communities. Wike, who made the call after he inspected some ongoing projects in satellite towns, also urged the residents to protect the public infrastructure against vandals. Some of the […]

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident involving members of the Kano State contingent who were returning home after participating in the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State.

The Edo Government has said that it will begin the profiling of property owners in the New City Development, formerly known as Coral City, on June 3. Dr Abdulwasiu Oyakhire, Secretary to the Edo Land Dispute Resolution Committee, announced the exercise for property owners in Lot-A and Lot-B in a statement on Saturday in Benin, […]

World number one Jannik Sinner powered into the French Open last 16 on Saturday alongside last year’s runner-up Alexander Zverev as American Jessica Pegula and Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva ensured their campaigns continue into week two.

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has urged children in Lagos State to stay away from cultism and other social vices. He gave the advice on Saturday at the Police College, Ikeja, in commemoration of Children’s Day Celebration and organised by the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV). The theme of the […]

Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed on Saturday he will leave Atalanta after nine hugely successful years ahead of an expected move to rivals Roma.

Crypto is changing online gambling, making it faster, easier, and more private. But with so many crypto casinos, finding the best ones with great bonuses, quick payouts, and trusted service can be tough.

 The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, says preparations are in top gear for Nigeria to host the 2025 International Civil Service Conference Week. Walson-Jack said this while delivering her speech during the May edition of the monthly Walking/Jogging and Aerobics exercises organised by the Federation of the Public […]

A group, the Benue Democratic Ambassadors, BEDA, has raised alarm over the spate of attacks in Benue state by armed herdsmen, saying over 20 out of the 23 Local Government Areas, LGAs of the state have been taken over by the invaders.

Gov. Monday Okpebholo has presented 17 brand new 2025 model SUVs to local government chairmen to enhance grassroots service delivery statewide. Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, said Okpebholo was joined by the Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa and other top officials at the event on Saturday in Benin. Okpebholo emphasised that his administration […]

The Katsina State Government on Saturday called for the cancellation of the English language examination recently conducted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC). The call followed an incident which led to the commencement of the examination several hours behind the scheduled time nationwide on Wednesday. The position of the state was announced in Katsina […]

—Receives ‘distressing’ reports of flooding with ‘deep concerns’ By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate activation of the National Emergency Response Centre following the devastating floods in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, that claimed over 100 lives and displaced numerous families. The directive was issued early Saturday after the […]

Former Senate President and the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has declared that at his age, nothing would make him draw back from speaking truth to power.

Global Rating agency, Moody’s has upgraded Nigeria’s rating to B3 from Caa1 and changed the outlook to stable from positive, citing significant improvements in the country’s external and fiscal positions.