Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique says the European champions “want to win everything” this season, ahead of their first chance of silverware in Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup final against Aston Villa.

African countries are increasingly taking steps to make it easier for citizens to travel across the continent, as governments seek to promote tourism, trade and economic integration with visa-free travel.

According to him, Nigeria can not fully benefit from its petroleum resources without developing adequate refining, midstream and downstream infrastructure.

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The Ebonyi State Ministry of Capital City Development and Urban Planning has demolished a dilapidated one-storey building in Abakaliki, the state capital, after declaring the structure unsafe for habitation. The Commissioner for Capital City Development and Urban Planning, Hon. Richard Ugo Idike, said the demolition was in line with […]

— Emir Sanusi to grace At-Tanzil Foundation’s 20th anniversary By Dayo Johnson AKURE — Muslims under the At-Tanzil Islamic Foundation in Ondo State have appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to ensure greater inclusiveness in the administration, alleging inadequate representation of Muslims in key government positions. The Founder and Chairman of the foundation, Alhaji Abdul Rafiu […]

Battery life has become one of the biggest areas of competition in the smartphone market in 2026, with Chinese manufacturers pushing battery capacities well beyond the 5,000mAh mark that has long been common among premium smartphones.

By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described the suspension and ongoing trial of the state Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Rueben Rume Izeze, as evidence of his administration’s commitment to discipline and the rule of law. Oborevwori spoke on Tuesday when he received the newly posted General Officer […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has prosecuted at least 280 persons for alleged indiscriminate waste disposal across the state in the last six months as part of efforts to enforce environmental sanitation laws. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this on Tuesday at a media parley […]

By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Police detectives in Ondo State have arrested a 27-year-old man, Solomon Onaola, over the alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old domestic worker in Omifon, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The case was initially reported at the Odigbo Divisional Police Station by the girl’s guardian and was later […]

By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN, has urged junior officers in the state Ministry of Justice to embrace integrity, professionalism and teamwork, stressing that effective justice delivery is a collective responsibility. Pedro gave the charge on Tuesday in Ikeja at the opening of a two-day […]

By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — Police operatives in Imo State have reportedly arrested some officials of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Imo State University (IMSU) branch, following the union’s declaration of an indefinite strike. The officials were said to have been arrested after participating in a radio programme on Tuesday, during which the […]

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has given Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and a member of the House of Representatives, Chief Chris Nkwonta, 14 days to apologise over comments the party described as support for the re-election of Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party in […]

By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA — Academic activities at Niger Delta University (NDU) and Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) have been disrupted following the declaration of an indefinite strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over what the union described as the Bayelsa State Government’s failure to implement agreements reached with its members. The […]

—Says open movement of cattle no longer sustainable—Begins ranching pilot in Plateau, plans rehabilitation of 417 grazing reserves By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Federal Government on Tuesday said it has intensified efforts to end incessant clashes between farmers and herders, with plans to rehabilitate grazing reserves and establish modern ranching settlements in six areas […]

By Matthew Johnson ABUJA — The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Turkish Zone, has urged the Senate to expand the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to cover eligible Nigerian students studying in accredited institutions outside the country. NANS made the call during an engagement with the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora […]