Chidoka seeks new national consensus on equal citizenship, accountable power
By Our Correspondent PORT HARCOURT — A former Minister of Aviation and Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Osita Chidoka, has called for a new national consensus founded on equal citizenship, accountable public power and a shared responsibility to defend the rights of every Nigerian. Chidoka made the call while delivering the […]
2027: Youths, students rally behind Tinubu, Abiodun, Adeola in Ogun
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 […]
Court fixes August 31 for judgment in Shinkafi’s suit against APC, INEC
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 […]
FA issues new rules on pitchside walls after ex-Arsenal player’s death
English football chiefs have announced new safety rules covering brick and concrete perimeter walls following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar.
Nigeria, Benin strengthen joint front against terrorism, cross-border crimes
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 […]
PTDF unveils strategy to support Nigeria’s $1trn GDP target
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 […]
2027: APC has failed Nigerians, ADC chieftain tells Tinubu, Mbah
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, […]
Osun Election: Reps minority caucus raises alarm over alleged intimidation
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, […]
Osun Election: Police deploy four officers per polling unit — IGP
….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 […]
Real Madrid’s Mastantuono joins Fiorentina on loan
The 18-year-old will spend one season in Italy under the current agreement, according to a brief announcement on Real’s website.
Navy recovers 105,000 litres of suspected stolen crude, uncovers illegal storage facilities in Delta
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 […]
