Alleged minor’s detention: Lagos insists suspect is adult, facing robbery trial
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS—The Lagos State Government has dismissed claims circulating in a viral video alleging the unlawful detention of a minor, Michael Adekunle, at the Kirikiri Custodial Centre, describing the narrative as misleading and an attempt to generate public sympathy. The reaction followed a video by social media influencer Seaking, who claimed that during a […]
Thankgod Ibeh: Humble beginnings to public service
By Emmanuel Okogba In Nigeria’s evolving political landscape, where many citizens continue to yearn for leaders with relatable life experiences and grassroots understanding, few stories capture the spirit of resilience, sacrifice, and self-made growth like that of Thankgod Kenechukwu Christopher Ibeh. Popularly known as Honourable Thankgod Ibeh, the House of Representatives hopeful for Amuwo Odofin […]
Plane with UK citizens from hantavirus ship lands in Manchester
A plane carrying 20 UK citizens who were passengers on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak landed in Manchester, northwest England, on Sunday, television pictures showed.
Lionel Messi celebrates Barcelona’s La Liga title
Lionel Messi has taken to Instagram to celebrate FC Barcelona’s latest La Liga triumph.
Barcelona crowned La Liga champions after Clasico win over Real Madrid
Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday.
Regional cohesion necessary for Yoruba to capitalise on Tinubu leadership – Akande
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo A former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande has called on Yoruba leaders to ensure a paradigm shift in regional cohesion in a bid to capitalise on the advantage of President Bola Tinubu’s presidency for the growth of the region. He warned that if the internal fragment within the people […]
Delta North Senate Conundrum
By Tony Ugbejie Delta North senatorial district, the Anioma area of Delta state, is rich in human and natural resources. These advantages have played a pivotal role in our leadership role in the state and at the centre, in Abuja. We have shown presence in the strategic points in Abuja-that is to say in national […]
Again, armed herdsmen attack commuters on Benue road, abduct woman, injure others
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly attacked commuters along the Naka-Agagbe road near Agbanu village in Gwer West Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, abducting a woman and forcing several residents and travelers to flee the area. The latest attack came just few days after a similar incident on Gyungu Aze-Yogbo […]
Trump rejects ‘unacceptable’ Iran terms for ending war
President Donald Trump said Sunday he has rejected Iran’s response to a US proposal for ending the Middle East war, deeming it “totally unacceptable.”
Osun 2026: Adeleke ‘ll still win without campaign billboards – Campaign council
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Ahead of August 2026 governorship election in Osun State, the Governor Ademola Adeleke campaign council has disclosed that the governor will still be re-elected even if without campaign billboards. The council stated that the governor’s popularity is beyond campaign posters, as the people, on a daily basis are aligning with the […]
2027: Jonathan ineligible, NDC’s zoning is political 419 — Keyamo
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo, SAN, has launched a stinging attack on the National Democratic Coalition’s NDC decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, dismissing it as a hollow political gimmick designed to deceive Nigerians. This was as he also declared that former President […]
