Neymar returns to Santos with questions hanging over his future
The injury-plagued Neymar was included in the World Cup squad almost three years after he last appeared for Brazil, and played only 37 minutes across two matches.
Three charged over kidnap of Oyo school children, teachers
The Federal Government on Friday charged three men over the kidnap of children and teachers in Orirre Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Oyo School Rescue: We treated abducted pupils as our own children – IRT, SIS operatives
…IGP Disu Mourns Slain Sergeant, Hails Team for Successful Rescue By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the Police Special Intervention Squad (SIS) and the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have said they approached the rescue of the 44 abducted pupils and teachers of Oriire schools in Oyo State with the determination to save them because they regarded […]
Troops rescue nine kidnap victims in Katsina, arrest suspected terrorist, recover 56 rustled livestock
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued nine kidnapped victims, recovered 56 rustled livestock and arrested a suspected terrorist in separate intelligence-led operations across Katsina State. The Media Information Officer of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the operations were part of ongoing efforts […]
West Ham captain Bowen to stay despite relegation
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has pledged his future to the club despite their relegation from the Premier League.
Tinubu signs executive order to harmonise virtual assets regulation, establishes council
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, aimed at harmonising the regulation of virtual assets, strengthening oversight and promoting responsible innovation in Nigeria’s digital economy. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on Friday in a statement shared on his […]
PCN seals 505 illegal medicine outlets in Cross River
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 505 illegal and non-compliant medicine outlets in Cross River State following an enforcement exercise that uncovered widespread violations in the state’s drug retail sector. The council disclosed this during a press briefing in Calabar on Thursday, stating that its four-day operation across 10 […]
Osinbajo backs Rotary’s bid to establish Fire Station in Abuja community
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has thrown his weight behind the Rotary Club of Abuja Metro’s flagship project to establish a Community Volunteer Fire Station to serve Kafe District, Life Camp, Gwarinpa and surrounding communities, describing it as a demonstration of Rotary in action. Osinbajo, who served as Chairman […]
INEC confirms Oran’kan as ACCORD Senatorial flagbearer in Oyo central
…Party rallies behind him, HamzatBy Ishola BalogunAmbassador Shakirullahi Jimoh Oran’kan has been confirmed as the ACCORD Party’s Senatorial Candidate for Oyo Central District, following his appearance on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. Oran’kan secured the ticket after defeating his opponent in a fiercely contested primary election held on June 28, 2026. In a […]
Mary Habila’s Death: Kaduna Youth Group petitions senate, seeks independent probe
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A youth group, the Southern Kaduna Youth Movement (SKYM), has petitioned the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, seeking an independent investigation into the death of Miss Mary Habila, who reportedly died at the residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu, Ebonyi State. In the […]
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Bank employee arraigned over alleged forgery of non-indebtedness letter
The prosecutor, ASP Simon Njue, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offences in February at Advance Microfinance Bank, No. 41 Egbeda-Idimu Road, Lagos.
NANS knocks Northern Group calling for Umahi’s removal, says autopsy necessary
By Adesina Wahab The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has criticised the Northern Youth Council for demanding the removal of the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, over the death of Miss Mary Habila, insisting that an autopsy should be conducted to determine the actual cause of death. NANS, in a statement by its […]
Otukpo Killings: Tinubu must end Nigeria’s descent into ‘Republic of Bloodshed’ — Agada
By John Alechenu ABUJA — The 2027 presidential hopeful of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Arc. Peter Agada, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently reform Nigeria’s security architecture and restore the country to a state of law and order. Agada, who is also the Global Convener of The Movement Nigeria (TMN), made the […]
Makinde presents instruments of office to new Oniro of Komu
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday formally conferred a beaded crown and presented the instruments of office to the Oniro of Komu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Jonah Awujoola Olagboyega Kolade II, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions as vital partners in governance and grassroots development.
Oyo abduction: We took operation to rescue victims personally – IRT, SIS officers
One police personnel, Sergeant John Jerome Mbena, was killed during the rescue operation while several other police personnel sustained various degrees of injuries.
