Ogun police neutralise two suspected kidnappers, recover two AK-47 rifles, N2m
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Ogun State Police Command have killed two suspected kidnappers during a counter-tactical operation along the Papalanto–Ilaro Road, recovering two AK-47 rifles, 25 rounds of live ammunition and N2 million allegedly linked to the gang. The operation also led to the safe rescue of an […]
Early cancer diagnosis improves chances of effective treatment, outcome – FG
According to him, cancer begins when abnormal cells develop within a particular organ or body system, with the extent to which the disease has spread determining its stage.
Messi scores four as Inter Miami thrash Montreal 7-1 to end winless run
Lionel Messi scored four goals as Inter Miami snapped their five-game winless streak with a 7-1 thrashing of struggling Montreal in Major League Soccer on Saturday.
Tinubu campaign council: Nwifuru’s omission may send wrong signal — Ogah
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the exclusion of Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election. Ogah, an APC […]
Trans-Sahara highway will boost security, commerce in Southeast — Umahi
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said the ongoing construction of the Trans-Sahara Superhighway will significantly improve security, agriculture and commerce in Benue, Ebonyi and Enugu states when completed. Umahi said the three states were important agricultural zones and that the highway would ease the movement of farm produce […]
Kenyans, Ethiopians dominate Enugu City Marathon
…Nigerians shine in 10km category …Mbah vows to make Enugu Africa’s sporting capital Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia dominated the 42km category of the second Enugu City International Marathon, as the event ended in grand style on Saturday. The competition also saw Nigerian athletes excel in the 10km category, with athletes from Plateau State claiming […]
Cybercrime: DSS suspends Sowore prosecution until after 2027 polls
By Soni Daniel The Department of State Services (DSS) has suspended the prosecution of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, over alleged cyber-bullying until after the 2027 general elections. The DSS has reportedly directed its private counsel, Akinolu Kehinde, to take steps to suspend the case instituted against Sowore. The […]
2027: ‘Relax, Tinubu is fixing Nigeria’ group mobilises Northwest
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A support group canvassing the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, under the aegis of Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria, has commenced grassroots mobilisation across the seven states of the North-West geopolitical zone. The group, which on Saturday inaugurated coordinators and members from Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto and […]
FG’s N20.4trn resource figure raises more questions than answers — Dele Oye
…as new spending commitments hit N30.6trn …Raises fresh concerns over $5bn Abu Dhabi facility ….Says Nigeria remains heavily dependent on borrowing despite subsidy removal ‘How Naira lost 29% of value in four years’ By Nnamdi Ojiego The Federal Government’s economic reform figures have raised a fresh fiscal question, with former President of the Nigerian Association […]
Onitsha Head Bridge is 60, and somebody is stealing its bones
1st Niger Bridge, built to unite Nigeria, is now being dismantled, piece by piece, introducing a new threat as vandals target bolts, braces and steel components By Egufe Yafugborhi For six decades, the First Niger Bridge has stood over the River Niger, carrying generations of Nigerians, traders, travellers, families, trucks and buses between Onitsha and […]
VINTAGE AT 40: I didn’t just become successful, it was intentional
By Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor At 40, many people would consider the journey of businessman and entrepreneur, Chief Francis Nwaogwugwu, aka Vintage, a remarkable story of resilience, enterprise and calculated risk. From starting out as a young trader to building a business empire with interests spanning interior decoration, construction, real estate and manufacturing, Vintage has […]
