Dr Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim, widely recognised as West Africa’s first female certified neurosurgeon and Nigeria’s first female neurosurgeon trained in the country, has been appointed Medical Director of Freeman Children’s Clinic in Joplin, Missouri, United States.

—- Suspect defrauded 90 people with fake Europe visa promises By Dayo Johnson Akure Police detectives in Ondo State have arrested a 33-year-old woman, Adejoke Ayomide, for allegedly defrauding over 90 prospective travellers of ₦42.3 million under the guise of facilitating travel visas to Europe. A police source in Akure said the arrest followed a […]

According to British media, the English FA has joined the chorus of disapproval by refusing to support his bid for re-election as FIFA president next year.

…Urges Nigerians to remain vigilant to protect democracy By John Alechenu ABUJA — Founding National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has described the forthcoming Osun State governorship election as a dress rehearsal for the 2027 general elections, urging Nigerians and opposition parties to remain vigilant in defending the country’s […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has issued a fresh warning to commercial transport operators still working from illegal parks and roadside locations across Abuja, insisting they relocate to designated bus terminals or risk having their operations shut down and their vehicles impounded. Mandate Secretary, FCTA Transportation Secretariat, Mr Chinedum Elechi, […]

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the Federal and state governments to improve workers’ welfare by implementing a living wage and promoting decent work conditions across the country. The call was made on Thursday at the Nigeria Workers’ Rights Summit in Birnin Kebbi by Comrade […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Thursday said President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to reverse the freezing of the Osun State Government’s accounts had undermined claims that the anti-graft agency operates independently of the Presidency. Rather than settling the controversy over the account […]

…NDC inaugurates reconciliation panel …Galadima blames Electoral Act for opposition primary disputes, …urges aggrieved aspirants to embrace reconciliation By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has inaugurated a National Reconciliation Committee to resolve disputes arising from its congresses and primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, with party leaders urging aggrieved members […]

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday slammed a N2 billion suit on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over what he termed the unlawful freezing of the state’s Federal Statutory Allocation Account. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1762/2026, also has the Attorney General of Osun State, as well […]

Spain midfield talisman Rodri has authorised Barcelona to start talks with Manchester City for a potential transfer, a source from the reigning La Liga champions told AFP on Thursday.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested more than 20 suspects during a raid on a short-let apartment complex in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, as the anti-graft agency intensifies its crackdown on suspected financial crimes.

By Innocent Anaba A former Chairperson of the Transition Monitoring Group, TMG, and Associate Professor of Law, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, has expressed concern over the rising political tension ahead of the August 15, governorship election in Osun State, warning that the situation could undermine the credibility of the poll and public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic […]

A city in Pakistan has become the unlikely centre of the global football industry, producing an estimated 70 per cent of the world’s footballs, including the official match ball used at the FIFA World Cup.

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has trained traditional birth attendants across communities in Abia State on safe pregnancy practices and childbirth management as part of efforts to improve maternal and newborn health. Speaking during the training, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NDDC, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, […]

By Esther Onyegbula Social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VDM, has agreed to honour the Nigeria Police Force’s invitation after the case was transferred to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Force Headquarters, Abuja, even as his lawyers insisted that the investigation be conducted transparently to inspire public confidence. The development followed […]