Insecurity: Navy recruits 1,962 ratings
The Nigerian Navy on Saturday completed the recruitment of 1,962 ratings to support ongoing joint military operations across the country. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, inducted the sailors at the Batch 37 Passing Out Parade of the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS), Onne, in Rivers. He said that the new […]
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Loyalists and strategists who understand Tinubu’s instincts and patience: Femi Gbajabiamila, James Faleke as the fierce defender, and Bayo Onanuga
Drug test policy for schools will reduce substance abuse – Marwa
According to him, the move will also curb drug abuse by young people, especially those aspiring to gain admission into tertiary institutions.
From ‘padded budget’ to ‘forged laws’; Peter Obi reacts to tax laws’ alterations
“Most disturbing is the silence of the Presidency on a matter involving allegations of forgery, institutional sabotage, and abuse of process. Who made these alterations?”
I’ll retire from politics after my tenure as gov – Otti
Governor Alex Otti has restated his “long-standing position to retire from active politics” after his tenure as governor, insisting that he has no presidential, vice presidential or senatorial ambition after his governorship position.
Cultists kill FUO graduate in Bayelsa
“Vikings members had advised him to leave the area, but he stayed because of his girlfriend,” a source said.
Who’s in Epstein files: famous faces, many blacked-out pages
US Justice Department has begun releasing files from its investigations into the politically explosive case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition
The Africa Cup of Nations will be staged every four years following an edition planned for 2028 in a major change to what is currently a biennial showpiece, African football chief Patrice Motsepe announced on Saturday.
Raphinha snub for FIFA Best XI ‘a joke,’ says Flick
Raphinha’s return from injury has helped Barcelona return to form in recent weeks after a shaky start to the campaign.
Borno emerges winner of 2025 National Qur’anic Competition
Borno has emerged as the overall winner in the male category of the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition, ‘Borno 2025’.
Chelsea fightback in Newcastle draw eases pressure on Maresca
Chelsea saved Enzo Maresca from more awkward questions as they fought back from two goals down to rescue a 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Saturday.
12 dead, 2 injured in Kogi road accident
12 persons died, while two others were injured in an auto crash that occurred on Friday along the Ejule-Enugu highway in Kogi
Tinubu arrives Maiduguri to inaugurate projects, attend Modu Sheriff son’s wedding
He was received by Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina, Amadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta
Fubara’s defection excites Odili, says Rivers will benefit more from centre
The defection of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to attract commendations across the state.
Lamurde killings: Rights group sues FG for N10bn over death of women protesters
A human rights organisation, Cadrell Advocacy Centre, has dragged the federal government before the ECOWAS Community Court over the alleged extra-judicial killing of at least nine unarmed women protesters by soldiers of the Nigerian Army in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Deeper Life Church Attack: Victims, survivors laud DSS
Following the arraignment of Abdulmalik Abdulazeez Obadaki, the suspected mastermind of the 2012 gun attack on a Deeper Life Bible Church, Otite, near Okene, in Kogi State, which killed over 19 worshippers by the Department of State Services, the families of victims and survivors have applauded the secret police for re-arresting and speeding up Obadaki’s trial.
