Rivers Police dismiss three officers over Uniport graduate’s death
By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed three officers over their alleged involvement in the death of Anthony Obodo, a 28-year-old Port Harcourt resident and graduate of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). The Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday in Port Harcourt while parading the three officers. […]
Chelsea eye shock move for free agent Wijnaldum after Camara drama — Reports
The Blues have contacted former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum as they urgently assess options to strengthen Xabi Alonso’s midfield, according to French outlet Foot Mercato.
Sanwo-Olu to politicians: No office worth any Nigerian’s life
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday cautioned politicians against heating up the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying no political office is worth the life of any Nigerian.
Insurance firms must adhere to prudential standards — NAICOM
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Olusegun Omosehin, has warned insurance companies to strictly adhere to prudential standards and ethical conduct following the conclusion of the industry’s recapitalisation exercise. Omosehin gave the warning on Thursday at the launch of the Insurance Sector Strengthening Programme (ISSP) in Abuja. He […]
Putin denies plans to mobilise more troops for Ukraine war
Russia has no present need to mobilise more men for its Ukraine offensive, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, describing speculation about another military call-up as Ukrainian “disinformation”.
Presidency should explain Tinubu’s $460,000 forfeiture, not attack my lobbyist – Atiku
“President Tinubu, before counting Atiku’s $1.2 million, account for your own $9 million arrangement. And before attacking the messenger, answer the $460,000 question,” Shaibu said.
