Police launch manhunt for abductors of Catholic priest, seminarian in Edo
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the kidnapping of a Catholic priest identified as Rev. Father Philip Ekeli and a seminarian, Peter Andrew at the St. Peter Catholic Church, Ivukwa, Etsako East local government area. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Moses Yamu said […]
AfCFTA: Nigeria envisions being maritime logistics hub in Africa – NPA
Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), says Nigeria’s vision is to be the maritime logistics hub for sustainable port services in Africa, particularly under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Dantsoho made this known on Tuesday in Lagos at the Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) maritime and logistics sector […]
Chameleon phones and smart contact lenses: the gadgets of MWC 2025
As the world’s biggest wireless technology fair, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is packed with manufacturers showing off their latest gadgets and inventions. This year’s stands have looked to wow visitors with an ultra-lifelike humanoid robot, colour-changing smartphones, smart contact lenses and many more. ‘Spatial sound’ in phone calls Mobile equipment builder Nokia and […]
Tinubu appoints Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as Account General of Federation
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation.
Trucks: Lagos suspends enforcement of e-call-up at Lekki-Epe
The Lagos State Government has suspended enforcement of its e-call-up system for truck movement on the Lekki-Epe corridor. Mr Olawale Musa, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the enforcement was to start on March 1. The suspension was […]
Super Eagles: Chelle names Ekong, Musa, Lookman, Osimhen, 35 others for Rwanda, Zimbabwe games
Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Adeleye Adebayo, defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in a provisional list of 39 players for this month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
EU chief unveils 800-billion-euro plan to ‘rearm’ Europe
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Tuesday presented a five-part plan to mobilise some 800 billion euros for Europe’s defence — and help provide “immediate” military support for Ukraine after Washington suspended aid.
Bandit Attacks: Reps want FG to establish security base in Zamfara communities
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to urgently bolster security in Zamfara State, where communities continue to face relentless attacks by armed bandits.
China, Canada retaliate after Trump imposes new tariffs
Mounting trade wars between the United States and its largest economic partners deepened Tuesday as huge US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China kicked in, sparking swift retaliation from Beijing and Ottawa.
Vandalism: AEDC receives recovered electricity cables from FCT Police
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc, AEDC, on Tuesday disclosed that it has taken delivery of vandalized electricity cables recovered by the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command in collaboration with other security agencies. A statement by the Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, AEDC, Adefisayo Akinsanya noted that the recovery was a significant […]
Police detain mother for assaulting 9-yr old son with pestle in Ekiti
Operatives of the Amotekun Security Network, Efon-Alaaye Command, have handed over 43-year-old Mrs Damilola Clement to the police for allegedly hitting her 9-year-old son on the head with a pestle. The reports that details of the incident were contained in a statement signed by Amotekun’s Head of Communications, Adewale Adeleye, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ekiti. According to the […]
