Troops arrest native doctor, 12 other suspects in Delta
By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA—Troops of 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, in Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State, have arrested several suspects, including a native doctor, following intelligence on criminal activities. Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade, Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, confirmed the arrests, noting that arms and […]
2026: Sahara Power Group backs power sector transformation
Kola Adesina, Group Managing Director, Sahara Power Group has said Nigeria’s power sector remains at the heart of the nation’s economic and industrial growth with prospects of renewed reform-inspired investment, technological innovation and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Adesina, who was speaking on the “State of the Power sector and Opportunities Ahead”, emphasized that from a legacy debt […]
Cleric urges peace, dialogue amid Rivers political tensions
The President of the International Council of Archbishops and Bishops for Charismatic and Pentecostal Churches, His Imperial Royal Eminence Archbishop King Benny Terry Danson, has appealed for calm, dialogue and restraint amid ongoing political tensions in Rivers State. Speaking with journalists on national and state issues, the cleric urged President Bola Tinubu to encourage peaceful […]
Igwe Orizu III honours prominent Nnewi sons, Onowu Ndigbo na Isolo, Royal Asianya at Ofala festival
High Chief Royal Ifechukwu Asianya Looks into a more promising future with smile of joy as HRH Igwe K.O.N Orizu 111 Monarch of Nnewi conferred him with Mmilinezolu Ora Nnewi chietaincy title on Sunday, December 28, 2025
Northern governors condemn Niger market attack, mourns Yobe boat tragedy
The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has condemned the terrorist attack at Kasuwan Daji Market, Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
AGF directs CAC to undo illegal filings on Abuja firms
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has directed the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC to reverse all corporate filings made against Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited and Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited, citing a review that found “no prima facie case” against their principals.
Rivers Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu defects to APC, registers in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni
Ngozi Odu, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking another major political shift in the state’s leadership.
Cameroon end South Africa hopes to reach AFCON last eight
Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at South Africa’s expense on Sunday as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1.
Death toll rises to 80 as US invasion of Venezuela sparks global tension
The death toll from Saturday’s United States invasion of Venezuela has risen to at least 80, according to a report by The New York Times.
Gov Diri assures Bayelsa residents of regular power supply
Gov. Duoye Diri of Bayelsa on Sunday assured residents of the state of constant electricity supply to improve living conditions.
Oyo APC vows to expose more corruption in Makinde’s govt
The controversy followed claims by a former governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, that the Federal Government released the N50 billion to Governor Makinde.
Army intercepts, destroys armoury of high-profile criminal in Taraba
The source said the troops of Sub Sector 1A promptly established a snap roadblock at Zaki-Biam, successfully intercepting the woman without incident.
Trump threatens new Venezuela leader if she fails to cooperate with US
President Donald Trump threatened Sunday that Venezuela’s new leader will pay a “big price” if she does not cooperate with the United States, after US forces seized and jailed her former boss Nicolas Maduro
Enzo snatches late draw as Chelsea puncture Man City title bid
Enzo Fernandez dealt a massive blow to Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes with a 94th-minute equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw for managerless Chelsea at the Etihad
Ghana condemns US military action in Venezuela, calls for release of President Maduro
The Government of Ghana has expressed concern over what it calls a unilateral and unauthorised military invasion of Venezuela by the United States, and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Northern Governors condemn Niger market attack, mourn Yobe boat tragedy
The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has deplored in the strongest terms the dastardly terrorist attack at Kasuwan Daji Market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, describing it as a cruel assault on innocent citizens and a grave threat to peace and livelihoods.
