Police debunk alleged kidnap of passengers in Ekiti
The Police Command in Ekiti has described as false and mischievous a social media report alleging that passengers in a bus travelling from Ado-Ekiti to Ibadan were kidnapped at Aramoko-Ekiti on Sunday.
Senate President, a nationalist, not anti-North, Akpabio’s kinsmen tell Gololo
ANNANG people of Akwa Ibom State have faulted social media commentator Haruna Garba Gololo, popularly known as Garus Gololo, over claims that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is “anti-Northern Nigeria”.
Slot reacts to Liverpool sack, says Reds remain among Europe’s elite
Former Liverpool manager Arne Slot has broken his silence following his dismissal by the club, insisting he leaves the Reds “exactly where it belongs: among Europe’s elite.”
Israel defence minister says ‘no calm in Beirut’ unless Hezbollah stops attacks
Israel’s defence minister said Monday there would be “no calm in Beirut” if Hezbollah attacks continued and vowed to establish a military-controlled zone in the area of south Lebanon’s Litani River.
Court sentences tricyclist to death for murder in Anambra
A High Court in Oba, Idemili South of Anambra, has sentenced a commercial tricycle operator, Makuachukwu Ezike, to death by hanging for the murder of a passenger during a “one chance” robbery operation.
Lagos moves to reduce GBV as cases hit 6,753
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that a total of 6,753 Gender Based Violence, GBV cases were reported, while justice was secured in 2,460 in the last year, expressing commitment to curb the menace.
Oyo abductions: ‘No child should be taken from safety of classroom’ — Tinubu
“I share the pain and anxiety of the affected families. No child should be taken from the safety of a classroom. No parent should have to endure this anguish”
Mining Marshals Commander rejects police report linking officer to ₦2bn suspicious transactions
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Mining Marshals commander insisted that the bank account in question contained transactions far below the figure alleged in the report.
Ojota Station expands Nigeria’s clean energy with 96,000 SCM capacity
By Ediri Ejoh In commemoration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s third year in office and his administration’s commitment to promoting cleaner and more affordable energy solutions, Portland Gas Limited, weekend, in collaboration with the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), has commissioned a 96,000 Standard Cubic Metres (SCM) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Daughter Station […]
Manufacturing growth doubles as GDP contribution slips in Q1’26
*Weak manufacturing base threatens economic gains – CPPE By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s manufacturing sector recorded a significant improvement in output in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26), with growth more than doubling year-on-year. However, concerns persist over the sector’s declining contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, amid warnings that a weak industrial base could […]
Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa set for historic sixth World Cup
Mexican star Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first goalkeeper to appear in six World Cup finals after being named in the co-hosts’ squad.
Ogun poly expels 365 students over fake admission documents
The management of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has expelled 365 students for securing admission with falsified academic documents.
Iran says ceasefire in Lebanon remains condition for US deal
Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday that a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a key condition for any deal with the United States to end the Middle East war.
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Photos: Oyo schools shut as teachers comply with NUT strike order over abductions
Public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State were on Monday largely deserted as teachers complied with the directive of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to embark on an indefinite strike over the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in the state.
Fix food first and fast or forget it…
By Dele Sobowale The great Indian leader and liberator made that remark before he was assassinated in 1948 at a time when his country, now divided into at least three nations, suffered from food scarcity worse than Nigeria is experiencing now. Certainly, it can also be said that there are millions of people in Nigeria today, so […]
