WHWI engages women, youth on governance priorities in Kwara communities
By Nnasom David Women, youth leaders, students, and community stakeholders from over 10 Local Government Areas in Kwara State have identified major development challenges affecting their communities during a Community Accountability Lab (CAL) organised by The Wura Hope Women Initiative (WHWI). The dialogue, held at the International Conference Centre, Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, focused […]
DIG activates violent crime response unit in Kebbi
The Police chief said that his visit to Kebbi and lunch of the violent crime response unit was based on the inspector General of Police directive to show his commitments to reducing crime in the country.
World Cup: Ronaldo scores brace as Portugal thrash Uzbekistan 5-0
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in six World Cups as the 41-year-old netted twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday.
Rivers Bye-Election: AA candidate Douglas petitions INEC, IGP, rejects result
One of the candidates in the June 20 Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election, Dr. Douglas Fabeke of the Action Alliance (AA), has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Inspector-General of Police over alleged irregularities during the poll.
Elimination of mother-to-child HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis achievable — Soludo’s wife
The Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has called for increased investment and collective action toward eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis in the state, saying the goal is achievable with sustained commitment.
Husband of lynched Kaduna woman alleges DPO sent her back to mob
The husband of Ummulkhairi Muhammad, the woman lynched and burnt by a mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, has alleged that a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) removed her hijab and sent her back to the crowd shortly before she was killed.
Chelle to continue as Super Eagles coach, agrees new deal
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed that a new contract has been agreed with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, ending months of uncertainty over his future with the team.
NUPRC seeks Defence Ministry support to secure oil infrastructure
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has called for deeper collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Defence to strengthen the protection of the country’s oil and gas infrastructure through non-kinetic security interventions.
Burna Boy becomes African artiste with most Billboard Hot 100 entries
Ogulu, announced the milestone on his social media platforms on Tuesday, describing it as a significant achievement in his career.
Accord Party demands redeployment of Osun CP over alleged political violence
The national leadership of the Accord Party has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to immediately redeploy the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, over alleged political violence and killings ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election.
US sanctions Lagos-based ISIS financier, bureaux de change in global terror crackdown
‘We are cutting off the financial lifelines that enable ISIS to fund attacks, support its regional affiliates, and threaten civilians, including religious minorities’
