POETRY REVIEW: Echoes of conspiracy and complicity in banditry
Poem: Bandits and the Bandit-users Author: Enewaridideke Ekanpou Reviewer: Henry Yeigagha There are crimes that shake nations, and there are conspiracies that sustain them. The first arrives with noise; the second thrives in silence. The first is seen in the smoke rising from burning villages; the second hides behind polished doors, official titles, political calculations, […]
Fully tinted vehicles not acceptable in Nigeria – IGP
Disu said this on Tuesday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Nigerian Bar Association led by its President, Mr Afam Osigwe, SAN.
IGP bans unauthorised social media use by Police Officers
According to the IGP, although social media remains a valuable platform for communication and public engagement, its use by serving police personnel must strictly conform to existing laws, regulations and the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy.
FULL LIST: US names Nigerian, companies linked to financing terrorism
The United States has designated a Nigerian national and three companies operating in Nigeria as alleged facilitators of financial activities linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Oba of Benin orders spiritual warfare against banditry in Edo
Oba Ewuare gave the directive on Tuesday, during a meeting with native doctors, priests and priestesses at his palace in Benin.
Peter Obi to Tinubu: Ensure enthronement of responsible leadership, accountability
THE Presidential candidate or the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC ahead of 2027 Presidential and general elections, Peter Obi has taken a swipe at the presidency, insisting that President Bola Tinubu must ensure the enthronement of responsible leadership and accountability.
Grieving Deschamps to miss France’s final World Cup group game
France coach Didier Deschamps is to return home after his mother died and will miss his team’s final World Cup Group I match against Norway, the French Football Federation announced Tuesday.
President Trump to attend World Cup final, present trophy – FIFA
US President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19 and present the trophy to the winners, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Tuesday.
Tinubu urges investors to harness Nigeria’s tech-savvy youth workforce
The president welcomed Mastercard’s proposal to train five million businesses and equip them with digital skills, describing the initiative as timely and beneficial to Nigeria’s economic transformation agenda.
‘I’m back’, says Ronaldo as Portugal run riot against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics after “a dark week” as the Portugal captain struck twice in a 5-0 annihilation of Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
Trade, tax, economy take centre stage as ACCI announces 21st trade fair
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has announced plans for the 21st Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF), scheduled to hold from September 25 to October 6, 2026 in Abuja, with a focus on strengthening trade, attracting investment and deepening policy dialogue around taxation and the wider economy.
