PDP kicks as Plateau Assembly advances Pension Bill for ex-speakers, lawmakers
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State House of Assembly has passed for second reading a bill seeking to provide pensions and retirement benefits for former Speakers, Deputy Speakers, principal officers and members of the Assembly. The proposed legislation, sponsored by the member representing Rukuba-Irigwe Constituency, Hon. Eli Ankala, also seeks to establish the […]
Portugal officially confirm Roberto Martinez’s departure as head coach
The Portuguese Football Federation has officially confirmed the departure of national team head coach Roberto Martínez following the expiry of his contract.
Reps session turns rowdy as Abbas stops bid to invite Tinubu
Reps raise concerns over poor budget implementation, delayed releases to MDAs By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session on Wednesday after Speaker Tajudeen Abbas stopped an attempt by a lawmaker to invite President Bola Tinubu to appear before the chamber over the implementation of the 2025 budget. […]
Senate moves to integrate e-health services in Nigeria hospitals
Also contributing, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu (APC-Abia North) described the bill as timely, saying digital healthcare would expand access to medical services and reduce the burden of distance on patients.
POS dispute leaves four feared dead, scores injured in Ibadan clash
“While they were arguing, somebody suddenly came, slapped him and stabbed him until he died,” the eyewitness alleged.
China storms leave 17 dead as rescuers search for survivors
Rescuers scoured flooded parts of China for survivors on Wednesday as residents began cleaning up their devastated homes, after storms killed 17 people and caused dozens of rivers to overflow and a reservoir dam to burst.
Photos: Most memorable moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has lived up to every expectation, delivering unforgettable drama, stunning upsets, emotional farewells and moments that will be talked about for years to come.
Police arrest 2 suspected armed robbers, recover firearm in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State has apprehended two suspected armed robbers and recovered firearm and other items on the Oyo-Iwo Expressway.
Trump on Iran: ‘We’re gonna hit ’em hard tonight’
President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that US forces would strike Iran “hard” in the coming night, after earlier declaring Washington’s ceasefire with Iran over at a NATO summit in Ankara.
Hijab-wearing: Appeal court orders UI, ISI to maintain status quo
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan has ordered parties in the appeal over the use of hijab by female Muslim students of the University of Ibadan (UI) International School Ibadan (ISI) to maintain the status quo.
PFIPC: Govt drowning in scandals can’t investigate itself — ADC
The ADC said its objection went beyond the choice of the ICPC. While recalling that it had earlier called for an independent inquiry and identified the institutions it believed should be investigated, the party argued that President Tinubu’s decision to order a probe amounted to an acknowledgement that the allegations could no longer be dismissed, despite what it described as the presidency’s initial response.
