By Kingsley Omonobi BAUCHI — The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Kelvin Aneke, has warned that criminals threatening innocent citizens and terrorising communities across the country will find no safe haven, insisting that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) remains fully committed to eliminating security threats nationwide. Aneke stated that the Air Force would […]

The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) has threatened to mobilise federal workers for an indefinite nationwide strike over rising insecurity in the country and unresolved wage issues. The forum in a communique issued after an online meeting on Saturday, upbraided the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress for not rising to the occasion and showing […]

A high-level Federal Government delegation has arrived in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the abduction of about 46 pupils and teachers from Baptist Nursery and Primary Schools in Esiele and Yawota communities in the Orire Local Government Area.

By John Alechenu ABUJA — Former Labour Party stakeholders and supporters of Arc. Dr. Peter Agada’s Presidential Campaign Council have demanded a refund of fees paid by the aspirant for the party’s 2027 presidential ticket, threatening to petition the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) if their request is not met. The demand was contained […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he has endorsed any governorship candidate for the 2027 Rivers State election, including the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Hon. Ogundu Kingsley Chinda.

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said unity among party members is crucial to securing victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election in the state. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, noted that although the APC stands a strong chance of […]

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed his loyalty and support for President Bola Tinubu’s policies, saying he did not criticise or question the President as misrepresented in some reports.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy, trespass, theft and unlawful possession of a firearm in Keffi Local Government Area of the state.

By Dickson Omobola Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Q & N Sports Development Ltd, Prince Adewale Adegbite, has said sports, not academics alone, can secure a brighter future for Nigerian youths. Adegbite, while lamenting Nigeria’s poor representation at the last Olympic Games, said it exposed the urgent need for grassroots sports development and […]

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has spoken of his disappointment after missing a decisive penalty in the UEFA Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday night.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 32-year-old security guard, Friday Ayuba, for allegedly stealing motor spare parts belonging to his employer in Ita-Asu village, via Owode-Egba, in Ogun State. The suspect was arrested following a complaint lodged at the Owode-Egba Police Division on Friday, May […]

Thousands of Arsenal fans put their pain at missing out on European glory to one side Sunday as the club celebrated its first Premier League title since 2004 with a parade in London.

Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world’s highest-paid athlete in 2026 after earning an estimated $300 million during the 2025/26 season, according to Forbes.

The Lagos State Government has advocated measures that would reduce interaction between passengers arriving from high-risk countries and other travellers, while maintaining efficient airport operations. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Sunday, said the move was critical as the state steps up surveillance and preparedness measures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) […]

At least 219 people were injured and 780 arrested following violent clashes between football fans and police across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Arsenal to win the UEFA Champions League final.