Bokkos attack: IG deploys AIG, tactical teams to Plateau
The deployment forms part of efforts to carry out an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation and implement measures aimed at restoring peace and preventing further attacks.
Osas Ighodaro bags lead role in new Bollywood series
Nigerian-American actress and television host Osas Ighodaro has secured a lead role in the upcoming Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama series, Imported Bahu.
Edo:Inegbeniki cautions Dokubo against inciting Ijaw-Benin tension
A prominent Niger Delta leader, Chief Francis Inegbeniki, has advised Rivers State traditional ruler, Alhaji Asari Dokubo, to refrain from making statements capable of creating tension between the Ijaw people and their Benin neighbours in Edo State. Inegbeniki gave the warning on Tuesday in Benin City, while addressing journalists, describing Dokubo’s recent remarks as unnecessary, […]
JET-A1 CRISIS: Airlines borrowing, cutting operations to stay afloat – Onyema
urges Tinubu to review aviation taxes before more airlines collapse By Dickson Omobola Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, Tuesday, lamented the effect of the sharp rise in aviation fuel prices, known as Jet-A1, on airline operating costs, saying operators are borrowing from banks to purchase fuel and cutting down on […]
Gennaro Gattuso returns to coaching with Lazio after Italy debacle
“S.S. Lazio S.p.A. announces that it has appointed Mr. Gennaro Gattuso as Head Coach of the First Team,” Lazio said in a statement.
Global rights groups back SERAP, condemn DSS N100m defamation judgment
Global human rights organisations have backed the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) following a N100 million defamation judgment awarded to two Department of State Services (DSS) officials, alleging that the anti-corruption group is being targeted through judicial processes for its advocacy work.
INEC presents Certificates of Return to winners of June 20 bye-elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificates of Return to candidates who won the bye-elections held on June 20, 2026, across Rivers, Enugu, Nasarawa, Ondo and Kano states.
Jeremy Doku to rejoin Belgium squad in US after son’s birth
Belgium winger Jeremy Doku will rejoin the national team in Seattle on Tuesday after leaving the squad to witness the birth of his son, Praise.
Tinubu sends state police amendment bill to Senate
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police across the federation.
Fulani group urges pastoralists to deepen security cooperation in South-West
The Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria (CFPN) has urged Fulani pastoralists across the South-West to sustain cooperation with security agencies and host communities to strengthen peace and tackle criminal activities in the region. The group made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna by its Convener, Ibrahim Chubado, while reacting to recent […]
Trump says Iran agrees to ‘highest level’ nuclear inspections
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran has “fully and completely agreed” to allow nuclear inspectors to return to the country, and that US Navy forces would no longer blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
