Renegotiation: SSANU goes spiritual on Sallah Day
–Urges unity, patience as talks with FG continues By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — AS the Muslim community all over there world celebrate the Eid-el-Adha, President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, has delivered a spiritually charged appeal to members, urging prayer, patience and moral perseverance as the union awaits […]
Iran says ‘low’ possibility of return to war with US
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that a return to war with the United States was unlikely, but warned the Islamic republic stood ready to respond to any attack.
Meet Favour Ochi, Imo prodigy who became an artist at 6
By Emmanuel Iheaka Attention, endless admiration is on Favour Ochi, who innocently picked up a pencil at the age of six to draw and has never looked back. She has rather been making tremendous progress in the arts. Long before many children learned to write neatly, Favour was already sketching faces and shapes with unusual […]
You cannot benefit from our oil and deny us political inclusion, Rivers leaders told
Former President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, MOSOP, Legborsi Pyagbara, has declared that oil production cannot resume in Ogoniland until issues of political marginalisation and exclusion of the Ogoni people are addressed.
Dear Bunmi, what does it take to be a good husband?
Dear Bunmi, the reason why I’m apprehensive is that a lot of our friends who got married have already split up and I’m scared stiff
US commits to ending naval blockade in draft deal – Iran state TV
Iran has since kept a tight control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy conduit, while the US has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and coasts since April 13.
Oil prices drop to $94.61 on US-Iran optimism
Oil prices plunged Wednesday on rekindled hopes for progress in US-Iran talks aimed at ending the war in the Middle East.
Salah: Police raid Suleja blackspots, arrest 27 suspected criminals
The Nigeria Police Force in Niger State has arrested 27 suspected criminals during coordinated raids on identified blackspots and criminal hideouts in Suleja town ahead of the Salah festivities.
Bayelsa Police deploy reinforcements for Eid-el-Kabir, children’s day celebrations
The Nigeria Police Force in Bayelsa State has deployed additional security personnel and operational assets across the state ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir and Children’s Day celebrations.
2027: Rivers ADC dismisses allegation of imposition of governorship candidate
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State has dismissed allegations that its governorship primary election held on May 24, 2026, was manipulated to favour a preferred aspirant.
Children’s Day: CEE-HOPE demands urgency in rescue of kidnapped children
As Nigeria joins the global community to celebrate Children’s Day 2026, the Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) has issued a strong call to the federal and state governments to urgently address the worsening insecurity threatening the lives and wellbeing of Nigerian children. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Betty […]
