Student-athletes receive N50m scholarship from Unique Open University
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA—The Unique Open University (UOU), awarded scholarships worth about N50 million to outstanding student-athletes at the finals of the National Secondary School America Football League, popularly known as AKETI Bowl 2. The scholarship presentation ceremony, organised in partnership between UOU, the Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA), and the Lagos State Ministry of […]
Mideast war: Switzerland refuses to allow US fly over territory
US President Donald Trump fiercely criticised Britain at the start of the war for hesitating to let US forces use its bases, and later threatened Spain with trade measures for refusing to do so.
Police beef up security for Soludo’s inauguration – PPRO
The Police urged residents, stakeholders, and visitors expected for the event to “remain law-abiding and cooperate with security personnel”.
Troops eliminate 10 terrorists, thwart ISWAP infiltration in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Army have, in the last 24 hours, eliminated 10 terrorists, apprehended suspects and rescued kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across multiple theatres.
Ex-IGP Egbetokun says 3 prayers guided tenure
Egbetokun said his first prayers in office were for wisdom to lead, grace to finish well and divine guidance not to remain beyond God’s time.
‘Papa Ajasco’ character, Abiodun Ayoyinka laments financial, career struggles
Veteran Nigerian actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, best known for portraying the beloved “Papa Ajasco” character in the long-running family sitcom, has spoken candidly about the severe financial hardship and career limitations he has faced for several years.
Iran threatens US companies in Middle East if energy facilities hit
Trump on Friday threatened to bomb oil infrastructure in Kharg if Iran does not allow free passage of crude through the choked Hormuz Strait.
Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late, Chelsea beaten
Arsenal moved a step closer to the Premier League title as Max Dowman became the competition’ youngest ever goalscorer in a dramatic 2-0 win against Everton, while Chelsea’s top four bid was dented a 1-0 defeat against Newcastle on Saturday.
Iran FM calls on neighbours to ‘expel’ US forces from Mideast
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on Saturday for neighbouring countries to expel US forces from the Middle East.
Drama, intrigues as court acquit Hon. Abel Oluwagbemiga, others
A wave of anger, shock, and eerie calmness swept through the ancient city of Abeokuta yesterday when the Abeokuta Division of the Ogun State High Court delivered a judgment which acquitted Hon. Abel Oluwagbemiga and six men believed to be thugs acting on his instructions in a trial for the murder of Mr. Tolulope Adebisi. […]
Ekiti 2026: Close ranks with Fayose, others – Wike-backed PDP faction urges Oluyede
Following the judgement of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan and upheld the suspension of several national officers, the faction backed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has inaugurated new executives of the party in Ekiti.
