Insecurity: Army dismantles 16 illegal refinery sites in Niger Delta, arrests 11 oil thieves
The Defence Headquarters announced on Friday that troops engaged in counter-oil theft and security operations across Nigeria have uncovered and dismantled 16 illegal refinery sites in the Niger Delta over the past week.
Sultan of Sokoto asks Muslims to look out for new moon ahead of Eid celebration
Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, has asked Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Urgent call for housing reform: Nigeria’s escalating deficit demands immediate solutions
By Elizabeth Osayande As Nigeria grapples with a staggering housing deficit of over 17 million units, experts are calling for urgent reforms and actionable plans from government authorities across all levels. Rapid urbanisation, population growth, and soaring construction costs have contributed to this crisis, and stakeholders are sounding the alarm before it’s too late. The […]
Updated: Ancelotti to face trial for alleged tax fraud
The Madrid state prosecutor’s office accuses the 65-year-old Italian of having cost Spain’s treasury more than one million euros ($1.1 million) in undeclared earnings from image rights in 2014 and 2015.
PettySave MFB champions women’s empowerment at IWD Event
By Elizabeth Osayande In celebration of International Women’s Day, Pertinence Group, in collaboration with PettySave Microfinance Bank and 1st Royal Character & Values Limited, RCV, hosted an inspiring event themed “Empower Her – The 21st-Century Go-Getter Woman.” The event, held at Akowonjo, Lagos on Thursday and moderated by Mrs. Yemisi Itepu, brought together women and […]
Seat reservation bill will address under-representation of women – Deputy Speaker
He said that reserving seats for women in the National and State Assemblies would dismantle systemic barriers and create a legislature that truly mirrored the rich diversity of the nation.
Bayern threaten to sue Canada Soccer over Davies injury
Davies, the Canada captain, went off injured 12 minutes into a third-place CONCACAF Nations League play-off with the United States on Sunday, which the Canadians won 2-1.
How Ayodeji Razaq is redefining PR, storytelling in Africa for Africans
By Juliet Ebirim Ayodeji Razaq is a leading force in Africa’s marketing and communications landscape. With an illustrious career spanning over fifteen years, he has built brands, driven movements and redefined storytelling in ways that transcend industries. As the Group Chief Executive Officer of RED | for Africa, his work has impacted corporations, investors, change […]
Yolanda Saldívar denied parole 30 years after murdering Selena
Yolanda Saldívar, who murdered Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla-Perez in 1995, was denied early parole by a Texas board on Thursday.
US seizes $200,000 in crypto linked to Hamas
The Justice Department has seized approximately $201,400 in cryptocurrency intended to finance Hamas, disrupting an ongoing terrorist funding scheme.
Rivers: Lawyers, others flay Ibas’ suspension of political appointees
A host of lawyers and groups yesterday, pooh-poohed the suspension of political appointees by Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, retd, describing the action as illegal and capable of causing more problems in the state.
