Troops rescue 42 kidnapped victims, kill 8 terrorists, arrest 18
Troops of the Nigerian military, in coordination with other security agencies, have rescued 42 kidnapped victims, neutralised 8 terrorists and arrested 28 others during several encounters at the theatres of operation in the past one week.
2027: Ebonyi leaders endorse Tinubu, Nwifuru, federal lawmakers for second term
By John Alechenu ABUJA — Political leaders and stakeholders from Ebonyi State on Saturday endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Governor Francis Nwifuru, and all senators and members of the House of Representatives from the state for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made at a gathering of Ebonyi stakeholders held […]
Oyo Abduction: How we were released – Teacher
“When I got there, when I complained to them, they just gave me one drug. When I took the drug, the arthritis went. I stood up”
Mary Habila told boyfriend she had nosebleed night before death — Umahi
Habila had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed medical condition at Turkish Hospital in Abuja, with the medical expenses paid by his family
KWARA: Tertiary institutions witness massive infrastructure development
•Now boast of improved learning environments, higher student enrollment etc By Demola Akinyemi, ILORIN In the early years of his administration, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq created the Ministry of Tertiary Education in Kwara State to oversee and reposition state-owned higher education institutions. And the priority which the governor gave to tertiary education was evident in the […]
UNGA 2026: Tinubu’s opportunity to reinforce Nigeria’s global voice
Encouragingly, recent developments within the United Nations suggest that Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement is beginning to attract renewed international recognition
NAIC MD Yazid, agriculture, finance ministries strengthen insurance for farmers
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation, Hon. Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, has met with the Ministers of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, and Finance, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, to strengthen collaboration on agricultural insurance as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Food: NALDA’s ‘Green Hope Project’ targets 4,000 beneficiaries
IN a bid to boost food production and availability, the National Agricultural Lands Development Authority, NALDA, Thursday, revealed that its greenhouse project christened as ‘Green Hope Project’ 4,000 beneficiaries.
HOSTCON Youth hails firm over devt, protecting oil assets
THE Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria, HOSTCON Youth Council, yesterday, hailed an oil firm, Grosvenor Global Services Limited, GGSL, over deep commitment to community development, engagement and protection of critical oil and gas assets in the Niger Delta region.
Riccardo Pelizzo’s international awards reflect contributions to political science
By Joseph Monday Political scientist Riccardo Pelizzo has received several international honours over the past two decades in recognition of his research, academic service and contributions to political science and governance. His first major recognition came in 2004, when he was awarded the Vincent Wright Memorial Award by West European Politics. The award is presented […]
SEGUN ODEGBAMI: Who wins – Spain or Argentina?
The curtains will be drawn on the 2026 FIFA World Cup tomorrow. The 104 football battles fought amongst 48 countries will come to a most befitting climax. The two teams at the finish line are amongst the 7 that have previously won the World Cup, maintaining a tradition that only a few countries in the […]
