By Henry Ojelu Hundreds of youths and students yesterday staged a solidarity trek in Abeokuta, Ogun State, declaring support for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Dapo Abiodun and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The rally, organised by the Yayi Progressives Movement, saw participants march through major streets of the state […]

By Idris Salisu, Gusau A Federal High Court sitting in Gusau, Zamfara State, has fixed August 31, 2026, for judgment in a suit filed by Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi challenging the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Zamfara North Senatorial primary election. Justice Hassan Dikko fixed the date on Friday after parties in the […]

English football chiefs have announced new safety rules covering brick and concrete perimeter walls following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar.

By Kingsley Omonobi Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have renewed their commitment to strengthening regional security cooperation and combating terrorism, piracy and other cross-border crimes following a three-day working visit by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), to Cotonou. The visit focused on deepening bilateral defence relations, harmonising regional security frameworks […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has unveiled a human capital development strategy aimed at supporting the Federal Government’s target of growing Nigeria’s economy to $1 trillion by 2030 through investment in specialised education, technical skills and energy research. The Executive Secretary of PTDF, Prof. Shua’ibu Aliyu, disclosed this on Friday […]

By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu State, Dr. (Sir) Walter Oji, has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, alleging that the party has failed Nigerians and would struggle to secure victory in the 2027 general elections. Oji, a Fourth Degree Knight of the Catholic Church, […]

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has raised concerns over what it described as alleged intimidation of the Osun State Government ahead of next week’s governorship election. In a statement jointly signed on Friday by the Minority Leader, Hon. Fredrick Agbedi, and the Caucus Spokesman, Hon. Afam Victor Ogene, […]

….Names of senior officers to be withheld until election day …IGP assures voters of adequate protection, warns politicians against violence By Kingsley Omonobi Ahead of the Osun State governorship election, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has announced the deployment of a minimum of four police officers to each of the over 3,000 polling […]

The 18-year-old will spend one season in Italy under the current agreement, according to a brief announcement on Real’s website.

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has recovered about 105,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil during a series of anti-crude oil theft operations in Delta State. The operations, conducted under Operation Delta Sentinel within the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta Area of Operation, also led to the discovery of concealed storage […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, has welcomed the formal admission of Nigeria as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC), describing it as a proud moment for the nation and a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s energy reforms and leadership role in Africa. The President said Nigeria’s entry […]

…— As presidential media team inspects federal, state projects By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja Jubilant Benue residents on Thursday promised to vote massively for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections to show appreciation for his infrastructural drive, especially the expansion of connectivity through strategic road and bridge projects. This came as the Presidential Media Team, […]

—As INEC retains Adelegbe as party candidate By Dayo Johnson Akure The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has retained Hon. Timehin Adelegbe as the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency pending the determination of an appeal. Its decision follows the APC’s filing of a Notice of Appeal and a Motion for […]

By Ochuko Akuopha, Asaba Immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has described President Bola Tinubu’s push for the establishment of state police as a bold step towards addressing Nigeria’s security challenges and deepening the devolution of powers to the states. Okowa said the campaign for state police dates back to 2000, noting […]

…Police, Amotekun launch rescue operation By Dayo Johnson, Akure Suspected gunmen have abducted two farmers in Parubber Community, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, with the kidnappers reportedly demanding a ransom of N100 million for their release. A family source said the victims were ambushed on their farms on Monday and taken into a […]