By Dapo Akinrefon A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State has renewed public confidence in the government’s efforts to tackle insecurity and strengthened hope for national stability. Oyintiloye, who spoke with journalists in Osogbo on […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 65 Battalion have intercepted a truck conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road following credible intelligence. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the operation was conducted on July 9, 2026. […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese on the Niger, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Nwokolo, has blamed Nigeria’s persistent leadership crisis on entrenched corruption rather than the government of the day, declaring ahead of the 2027 general elections that he expects ‘nothing wonderful’ from the current administration. With preparations for […]

Abuja, Nigeria – Nestlé Nigeria and Activate Success International Foundation (ASIF) reaffirm their existing eight-year partnership to advance youth entrepreneurship and empowerment across the country. Building on a robust history of collaboration, the alliance continues to transform ideas into viable businesses, nurture innovation, and contribute to Nigeria’s socio-economic development Nestlé Nigeria has restated its commitment […]

—Backs state police, urges Christians into politics By Dayo Johnson Akure The Archbishop of Ondo Province and Bishop of Akure Diocese, Most Rev. Simeon Borokini, has called for the prosecution of all persons involved in the alleged financial mismanagement at the Presidential Intervention and Promotion Council, PFIPC. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the […]

…Says no Abia Central student should quit school over poverty…Explains PDP exit, defection to ADC By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — A 400-level Medicine and Surgery student of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, Godswill Ezennwa, has described as “uncommon” the education grant programme of Senator Austin Akobundu after receiving an instant ₦200,000 bank alert. Ezennwa was […]

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that world football’s governing body will examine a proposal to expand the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 edition following the conclusion of the ongoing 2026 tournament.

.. says she used son as cover By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 38-year-old South African woman, Ms. Will Jessica Ann, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 5.75 kilogrammes of heroin into Nigeria while using her three-year-old son as cover. According […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni A Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court has sentenced a 67-year-old lawyer, Taiwo Abidemi, to seven months’ imprisonment for violating the state’s environmental laws. Abidemi was convicted after pleading guilty to a three-count charge bordering on breach of peace, indiscriminate dumping of refuse at an unauthorised location and failure to engage the […]

​The CAN President also applauded Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for his steadfast support to the affected families and his administration’s commitment to rehabilitating the rescued victims.