Abe urges Nigerians to trust electoral process, commends INEC on Rivers bye-election
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has urged Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to maintain confidence in the country’s electoral process in order to strengthen democracy. Abe made the call following the successful con duct of the Rivers South East Senatorial […]
Why Nigerians smuggle cars via neighbouring countries — Stakeholders blame high clearing costs
Fresh revelations from stakeholders in the automobile and maritime sectors have identified high vehicle clearing costs, port delays, and freight charges as major reasons many Nigerians patronise neighbouring countries and resort to smuggling vehicles into the country.
NSCDC drills 106 officers on pistol safety, says no room for trigger errors
The Federal Capital Territory FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, has concluded a two-week Intensive Pistol Management Training Course for 106 personnel, reaffirming the Corps’ commitment to manpower development, professionalism, discipline, and quality service delivery.
US offers fast-track visa interviews within 10 days for applicants who pay $750
Manchester United have secured the majority of the land required for their proposed new 100,000-seater stadium, taking a significant step towards building what would become the largest sporting arena in the United Kingdom.
Cab operators threaten to shut Lagos, Abuja airports over FAAN policies
By Dickson Omobola No fewer than 200 cab operators, Monday, threatened to ground operations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, in nine days if the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, fails to reverse what they described as anti-operator policies. The drivers, under the aegis of Nigeria Union of Private […]
Bello Turji’s alleged sophisticated weapons raise fresh security concerns in Nigeria – Experts
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Reports alleging that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has acquired sophisticated weapons and is collaborating with Boko Haram elements to train and equip fighters have once again drawn attention to the worsening security situation in Nigeria’s North-West. If confirmed, the claims suggest that criminal networks are becoming more organised, better armed and […]
Former US Fed chair Alan Greenspan dead at 100
Alan Greenspan, the US Federal Reserve chief who served four presidents and was hailed as the architect of the modern American economy, died Monday at age 100.
Man Utd secure land for proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium
United announced on Monday that they had acquired a 25-acre (10 hectare) site close to their current Old Trafford home.
Mexican fans rally behind Iran as ‘our second team’ at World Cup
Sporting his Mexico team jersey, soccer fan Alan Romero got up at 4 am on Sunday to drive from Tijuana to Los Angeles, just so he could cheer for Iran in its World Cup match against Belgium.
Catholic Bishops condemn reintegration of repentant bandits
The Catholic Bishops of the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have criticised the reintegration of so-called repentant bandits into society and security structures, describing the practice as unjust and a disservice to victims of violent crimes across Nigeria.
Germany’s Schlotterbeck out of World Cup with ankle injury
Defender Nico Schlotterbeck is out of the World Cup after injuring a left-ankle ligament, the German Football association (DFB) announced on Monday.
Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned four years for refusing drugs test
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was handed a four-year suspension on Monday for refusing an anti-doping test.
Lassa fever death toll hits 214 as fatality rate rises to 25%
…NCDC flags growing concern over infections, delayed treatmentBy Chioma Obinna The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC) on Monday disclosed that the country’s Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 214 lives so far in 2026, with the fatality rate rising to 25 per cent. The report for Epidemiological Week 23, covering June 1 to […]
Phone-tapping charge: Witness denies hearing El-Rufai admit to hacking NSA’s line
The trial of detained former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai continued before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, as the Federal Government called another witness to testify.
Property owners seek Sanwo-Olu’s intervention over ‘unlawful’ demolition
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The owner of Shepherd-in-Charge of the Celestial Church of Christ, CCC, Olaiya Bethel Parish, Oko Agbon, Iwaya, Makoko area of Lagos, Prophet Olanrewaju Olaiya, has called on State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for intervention over what he termed unlawful demolition of property by state agents. Olaiya accused officials of the Lagos State Building […]
How I became successful – Tony Elumelu reveals
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, has stirred public debate after attributing his success to luck rather than merit or effort alone.
