Gang members shoot policeman while gunning for rivals linked to NURTW leaders
"We did not know there were policemen in the area. It was Temidayo who fired the gun, while I was hit by bullets fired by the policemen"
Orji Kalu condoles Amaechi over mother’s death
Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed condolences to former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, following the death of his mother, Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi. In a statement issued on Saturday, Kalu described the late Dame Amaechi as a devoted mother, woman […]
Nigeria needs merit-based appointments, policy consistency to fix power – Ex-TCN boss
Former Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Alhaji Abubakar Atiku-Tambuwal, says Nigeria needs merit-based appointments, policy consistency to fix its power sector.
Video: Kayinsola Ajayi beats Seville again to win London Diamond League’s 100m
Kayinsola Ajayi raced to victory on Saturday, July 18 at the London Diamond League 2026 in the men’s 100 metres. He clocked 9.84 seconds, fending off reigning world champion Oblique Seville in the process. The Jamaican Seville came second in 9.87 at the London National Stadium, with Romell Grave of Team GB rounding out the […]
Madonna, Cruise lead A-list stars at World Cup final
The World Cup tournament was bigger than ever before this year, and so is the list of stars expected at MetLife Stadium for Sunday’s final, from Tom Cruise in the closing ceremony to Madonna and Shakira on the halftime stage.
UK raises alarm as drug gangs lure young travellers with luxury holidays
The UK Home Office has cautioned young people against accepting offers of free holidays or luxury travel packages from organised crime groups that recruit unsuspecting travellers to smuggle drugs into the country.
Messi, Yamal come full circle in World Cup showdown
When Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal line-up against each other in the World Cup final, it will mark the closing of an incredible full circle moment that has been two decades in the making.
One dies as floods ravage Edo communities
No less than 20 houses in Igarra, headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area and several other homes in surrounding villages have been destroyed by a heavy downpour in the last few days.
Brazil high court rules Argentina’s president cannot visit Bolsonaro
Brazil’s top court on Saturday denied a request by Argentine President Javier Milei to visit former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest, a ruling obtained by AFP showed.
Nonprofit partnerships expand food, education and health support in Lagos communities
Partnerships between private companies and nonprofit organisations are supporting food distribution, education, health awareness and environmental programmes in underserved communities across Lagos. The interventions come amid wider social challenges. The World Food Programme estimates that close to 35 million Nigerians face acute food insecurity, while UNICEF reports that about 10.5 million Nigerian children aged five […]
Senator Orji Kalu condoles with Amaechi over mother’s passing
Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed sadness over the passing of Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi, mother of former Governor of Rivers State and former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.
