2027: How INEC can achieve free, fair, credible elections – Baba-Ahmed
The PRP national chairman advocated for budgetary independence for INEC, arguing that the commission should be allowed to defend its budget independently before the National Assembly.
Bandits kill three, burn houses in Niger – Police
The command’s Spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the bandits attacked the village at about 9:00a.m.
Diri, Dakolo preach peace, unity as Bayelsa communities celebrate Okolode Yam Festival
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri and the Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chairman Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo, has urged the people of Ekpetiama Clan to embrace peace and unity as a panacea for peaceful coexistence. The duo gave the admonition at the grand […]
Police neutralise three suspected bandits, recover firearms in Benue
Udeme said the achievements were recorded between June 6 and June 12 through intelligence-led policing, proactive patrols and collaborative security operations.
2026 World Cup: Disquiet as referee, player suffer travel restrictions
Ghana’s Thomas Partey is the latest, as he was denied entry into Canada on the grounds of his ongoing case in England, ruling him out of Ghana’s opening match against Panama on June 17.
Meet 18-yr-old Ayyoub Bouaddi, Moroccan who dominated Brazil
Ayyoub Bouaddi announced himself on the biggest stage in world football with a dazzling performance as Morocco held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tinubu reviving abandoned South-East road projects – Umahi
The minister identified the Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue Trans-Saharan Superhighway as one of the flagship projects expected to transform economic activities across the South-East, South-South and parts of the North-Central region.
World Cup 2026: Why we could not defeat Morocco – Brazil coach Ancelotti
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has attributed his side’s 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to nervousness, loss of possession, and a lack of balance, particularly in the first half.
First Lady to visit Benue Tuesday, inaugurate projects, empower women
Gov. Alia described the visit as a positive demonstration of collaboration between the federal and Benue governments in advancing the welfare of citizens, particularly women and families.
SERAP sues NNPCL over ‘failure to account for ₦5.9bn rebranding cost’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “over its failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the incorporation, transition, and rebranding of NNPC into NNPCL.” The NNPC reportedly paid N2.9 billion for incorporation expenses from petroleum product proceeds, while the […]
Two men charged over stealing England World Cup equipment
Two men were charged Saturday over the theft of $18,000-worth of kit and equipment from the England team at the World Cup, a US prosecutor said.
