By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja A fresh controversy has erupted over the recently passed State Police Bill after Prince Nweze Onu, Deputy National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), warned that the proposed security reform could be turned into a dangerous political weapon by state governments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prince Onu […]

—*Says Tinubu’s commitment to nutrition is governance directive that must become operational—Demands ALGON’s full participation in Local Government Committees on Food, nutrition, functional structures at the community level By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has charged local government chairmen to drive the implementation of the Nutrition 774 (N-774) Initiative at the […]

“Being able to play against a side like Argentina, which has already won this trophy, makes the match even more significant, and I’m very happy to be experiencing this moment,” Merino told reporters at Spain’s training base in East Hanover, New Jersey.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged newly awarded holders of Petroleum Prospecting Licences (PPLs) to fast-track the development of their assets to support the Federal Government’s target of increasing crude oil production to two million barrels per day by 2027. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, gave […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that President Bola Tinubu’s extensive infrastructure delivery in Abuja has effectively silenced political critics, insisting that visible performance remains the strongest response to opposition. Speaking during the commissioning of the reconstructed Arab/Gbazango Road in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, Wike […]

By John Alechenu, Abuja The Deputy National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Prince Nweze Onu, has cautioned that the newly passed State Police Bill could be abused by politicians and undermine Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Friday, Onu said although state policing has long […]

By Rosemary Iwunze The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has warned insurance operators that the July 31 recapitalisation deadline is mandatory, urging companies yet to meet the new minimum capital requirements to act with urgency. The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, gave the warning on Friday at the […]

…Mobilises Support for NDC Ahead of 2027 Polls By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ebonyi Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, Prof. Ben Ifeanyi Odoh, has described the party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, as a leader with the capacity and integrity to move Nigeria forward. Odoh said […]

By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a teacher accused of allegedly flogging a 12-year-old student to death at a school in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state. The command said it has also activated its Safe School Initiative, headed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in […]

By Vincent Ujumadu An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has sentenced a self-acclaimed prophet and native doctor, Onyebuchi Okocha, popularly known as Onyeze Jesus, to six years’ imprisonment for offences under the Anambra Homeland Security Law. The court also imposed a fine of ₦20 million on Okocha. The conviction forms part of the […]

Didier Deschamps brings the curtain down on a remarkable 14-year reign as France coach on Saturday when Les Bleus face England in the World Cup third-place play-off.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, mother of former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi. Dame Amaechi died at the age of 89. In a condolence message, President Tinubu described the late matriarch as […]

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The naira on Friday depreciated to N1,425 per dollar in the parallel foreign exchange market, compared with N1,422 per dollar recorded on Thursday. The local currency also weakened slightly at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), where it traded at N1,381.5 per dollar, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria […]

Didier Deschamps said Friday that no tears will be shed as he prepares to take charge of his final France match in the World Cup third-place play-off against England.

Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho has completed a move to Turkish club Bursaspor after rejecting a new contract offer from Scottish champions Celtic.