…..laments poor state of police facilities, advocates rural development, agricultural revolution By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State during the forthcoming elections, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, on Monday declared that security, local government autonomy, rural development, agriculture, education and economic empowerment would form the cornerstone of his administration if […]

Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday to take his total to 17 goals.

NICArb announces leadership transition as Ajogwu steps down, Omonuwa takes over

The Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) has announced a leadership transition, ushering in a new phase in the administration of the professional arbitration body.

By Henry Ojelu Africa’s renewed campaign for reparations over slavery and colonialism is facing fresh resistance from British politicians, with the UK’s right-wing Reform UK party proposing visa restrictions for citizens of countries seeking compensation from Britain. The proposal has sparked criticism from African and Caribbean leaders at a time when the African Union, AU, […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced a comprehensive verification exercise in the Delta State civil service as part of efforts to review payroll and personnel records. The exercise, which began in Asaba, was disclosed on Monday by the State Head of Service, Dr. Mininim […]

Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday visited the Lagos office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) amid an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misappropriation during his tenure.

The Italian coach is set to return to the Etihad Stadium, where he previously worked as Guardiola’s assistant during City’s historic treble-winning campaign in 2023.

More than five years after his death, Maradona remains a central figure among Argentina supporters, standing alongside Lionel Messi as one of the nation’s most revered football icons.

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The High Court of Justice, Kebbi State, sitting in Birnin Kebbi Judicial Division, on Monday adjourned the trial of a nurse, Hannatu James, who is standing trial over the alleged death of two minors at Martha Bamaiyi General Hospital, Zuru. The case was adjourned to July 13, […]

The Cross River State Police Command have arrested a 57-year-old man, Mr. Udo Samuel Sunday, in connection with the alleged murder of two farmers whose bodies were reportedly thrown into a river following a dispute over an illegal cannabis plantation in Odukpani Local Government Area.

According to him, the police received information about an explosion and immediately deployed Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operatives to cordon off and secure the area.

The event, scheduled to take place at Cova Club Paris, is being organised in partnership with Deeds Paris Fashion Week (PFW).

Malago was elected president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on Monday, defeating Giancarlo Abete with 68.58 per cent of the vote at the federation’s assembly in Rome.

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have described the acquittal of former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, by a United Kingdom court as a setback to global anti-corruption efforts.

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Confusion has trailed the abduction of a chieftain of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Comrade Bayo Fabiyi, alongside two other persons in Oko-Irese, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. It was gathered that Fabiyi was abducted alongside a driver and another associate while reportedly travelling to deliver ransom and other […]