‘Boko Haram uses AI to make bombs, plot operations’
"Before, the bomb explosion was not that big, but then they studied it. AI told us what chemicals to put in that made the explosion heavier"
2026 FIFA World Cup: Africa’s title challenge ends in a whimper
By Jacob Ajom The 2026 FIFA World Cup has exposed new realities patterning to the growth, development and spread football enjoys among other sports. When FIFA announced the new expanded 48-team format – with Africa getting 9 automatic slots – for its flagship tournament, skeptics, including yours sincerely felt the field was too large and […]
Torrential downpour pulls down house, kills five in Calabar
“Neighbours came out this morning to behold the horrible sight and were helping to remove the bodies from under the rubble. The sight was too much for me I had to leave the place”.
Orire Rescue: Arewa Youth Assembly commends security agencies, Ribadu, DSS
…Seeks Sustained Support By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the operation as a significant milestone in the fight against kidnapping and banditry. The group also applauded the arrest of eight […]
World cup 2026: African teams made us proud, but FIFA must fix refereeing — Elumelu
“Well done to all the African countries that represented our continent at the World Cup. You made Africa proud and showed the world what African football is capable of,” he wrote.
‘One chair will remain empty forever’ – Slain Oyo teacher’s family reacts to rescue
“He was taken from us, and his life was brutally cut short. Our joy is incomplete because one chair at our table will remain empty forever.
School Abductions: Focus on security, not reelection campaign, Atiku counsels Tinubu
‘Nigerians expected a commander-in-chief leading from the front. Following the successful rescue operation, the president ought to have immediately addressed the nation alongside his defence chiefs’
Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate boosts APC’s 2027 prospects – Ndume
Senator Ndume stated this after visiting Vice President Shettima at his residence to congratulate him following his emergence as President Tinubu’s running mate for the forthcoming election.
African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism
“Africa deserves fewer World Cup slots,” he said, referring to the number of automatic qualifying places allocated to that continent rising from five to nine in an expanded 48-nation event.
Multiple arrests pushed kidnappers to release Oyo teachers, pupils – Military
The military on Saturday said that multiple arrests in Oyo State and other parts of the country, disrupting the activities of the group that kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo, forced it to release the captives unconditionally.
UNILAG’s English department alumni holds maiden reunion
UNILAG Department of English Alumni, UDEA, has fixed her maiden reunion programmes for Friday, July 17 and Saturday 18.
