Conflicting accounts as truck crushes tricycle passenger to death in Yenagoa
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA — A commercial tricycle passenger was killed on Monday in a road accident involving a truck and a tricycle along the Okaka stretch of Melford Okilo Road, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The incident, which occurred around 8:30 a.m. near Okaka Primary School, sparked a confrontation between an angry crowd and security […]
Man allegedly kills wife in Imo, flees with two children
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — A resident of Owaelu, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, has allegedly killed his wife and fled with their two children. Residents of the area were said to have discovered the lifeless body of the woman on Monday morning within a church premises, while their infant child was […]
Nine Super Falcons players arrive camp ahead 2026 WAFCON
The Super Falcons have begun preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, with nine players arriving at the team’s training camp in Casablanca.
Why I didn’t pass to Haaland — Norway’s Sorloth speaks out as death threats escalate
Norway striker Alexander Sorloth has become the latest player to face online abuse at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, receiving messages urging him to take his own life after his country’s quarter-final defeat to England, according to Reuters.
2027: Niger Delta ex-agitators back Tompolo’s door-to-door campaign for Tinubu
By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BOMADI — The National Chairman of Phase 3 of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Ambassador Preye Ekpebide, has endorsed the PBAT Door-To-Door Movement initiated by former Niger Delta militant leader, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. […]
Drug availability in Kano health facilities triples to over 90% – Official
The Director-General of the agency, Mr Gali Sule, said this on Monday during a news conference in Kano to mark the third anniversary of Gov. Abba Yusuf’s administration.
Iran’s Guards accuse US of endangering global oil supply
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accused the United States on Monday of jeopardising global oil and gas supplies by interfering in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as renewed hostilities flared.
No secrecy over nurse’s death, Umahi insists, sues accusers
He said his lawyers had been fully briefed to pursue legal action against those responsible for circulating the alleged defamatory reports.
Appeal Court bars INEC from recognising Mark-led ADC congresses
“Once a complaint before the court is anchored on a constitutional infraction, the shield of internal affairs drops and the veil is lifted for judicial intervention”
World Cup 2026: 10 players set for big transfers after impressive tournament
The FIFA World Cup has long served as football’s biggest shop window, with standout performances often leading to blockbuster transfers and soaring market values
ADC leadership crisis deepens as court adjourns Sokoto suit to July 22
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The leadership crisis in the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a fresh turn on Monday as the Federal High Court in Sokoto adjourned proceedings in a suit over the party’s leadership to July 22, 2026. The court also imposed a ₦500,000 cost on counsel […]
