Elders above the North, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed
“Elders do not fight battles, but they know which battles can be won or lost”– African proverb. A noticeable flurry of activities in many parts of the North involving elderly northerners, politicians, and others who wear both caps is engaging a lot of attention. These activities have not been seen for quite a while in the […]
Tonali saves Italy from World Cup disaster against Israel
Sandro Tonali earned Italy a thrilling 5-4 win against Israel on Monday with the decisive late strike in the 2026 World Cup qualifier just as it looked like the Azzurri were plunging into another crisis.
FG targets nat’l devt through TVET as NABTEB reviews 26 trade syllabuses
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has reaffirmed that the Federal Government is intentional about positioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training,TVET, as a key driver of Nigeria’s national development.
Atiku: Wike’ll respond to Tambuwal; Nigerians’ll know what it means to have integrity— Lere
By Idowu Bankole The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, will, in due course, give an appropriate response to all that was said last Friday by the former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, has said. In a statement on Monday, […]
Kane says England ‘prepared’ amid racism fears in Serbia clash
England captain Harry Kane has confirmed UEFA’s three-step protocol for discriminatory behaviour has been discussed by the players amid fears of racist abuse in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in Serbia.
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles will approach Bafana match with confidence – Ekong
Captain William Ekong has assured that there will be no diffidence in the Super Eagles’ play when they take on South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a potentially-explosive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night.
Soludo has taken Anambra, no vacancy in govt house — Metchie
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The President-General of the Umueri General Assembly, Chief (Amb.) Dr. John Metchie, has declared that Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has ‘taken’ Anambra State, insisting there is ‘no vacancy’ in the Government House ahead of the November 8 governorship election. Metchie, a United Nations Peace Ambassador, international business figure and Deputy […]
Speaker Abbas denies condemning Nigeria’s borrowing, calls for stronger oversight
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has dismissed reports suggesting that he condemned government borrowing, insisting instead that his remarks were misrepresented.
Army Lt Colonel kidnapped in Delta community
An army ranking officer simply identified as Lt Colonel Josiah , has been kidnapped from his lodge after attending a marriage ceremony in Bomadi local government area of Delta State.
Nigeria tightens security grip as agencies record major breakthroughs in August
The National Orientation Agency,NOA,has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions.
Energy Transition: NEITI tasks CSOs on tracking govts, companies’ commitments
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) to take a leading role in holding governments and companies accountable for their energy transition commitments.
