“For now, there is no development except that Mr Speaker should just give way and allow another person to preside over the Ondo State House of Assembly.

A French off-duty policeman on Monday detained a man after he allegedly attacked and wounded three women in Paris with two kitchen knives, a minister and police said.

…Party faults ban on gatherings in Ikwerre, says directive unconstitutional By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rivers State chapter, has raised concerns over alleged intimidation and harassment of opposition political parties in the state, following a directive restricting gatherings in Ikwerre Local Government Area. The party said the directive issued […]

Chelsea have opened talks with Brighton over a potential move for experienced striker Danny Welbeck as the Blues look to add more experience to their squad under new manager Xabi Alonso.

“We live in a culturally and spiritually aware environment. When a school cuts a child’s hair without the parent’s consent, it raises concerns”

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Monday for African countries to work together to manage migration, as his government faces mounting pressure over attacks on foreign nationals.

….Atiku, SOKAPU demand urgent security intervention By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Fresh violence has erupted in Southern Kaduna, with at least 30 people reportedly killed in an overnight attack on Chawai community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, forcing residents to flee their homes amid fears of further attacks. The attack, which reportedly lasted several […]

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ondo State, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN, has said conflicting court judgments are an inevitable feature of every dynamic legal system” and should not be used to undermine public confidence in the judiciary.

“The seventh week was the hardest for us all. That was when the troops increased their air raids. It was so intense that, at a point, the fear of the bandits became secondary,” she said.

The spokesperson made the remark in a post on Monday, a day after President Bola Tinubu received the two politicians at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government has expressed confidence that Nigeria will successfully pass the 2026 validation exercise of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), citing ongoing reforms aimed at improving transparency, accountability and governance in the extractive sector. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the National Stakeholders Working […]

By Innocent Anaba No fewer than 40 million low-income Nigerians who rely on airtime borrowing services may again face disruption if the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission FCCPC, resumes full enforcement of its Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending, DEON, Regulations 2025 before the determination of an appeal, the Wireless Application Service Providers […]

Ronaldo remains the most recent player to win the Ballon d’Or without lifting a team trophy, making it 11 editions since the last occurrence.

…NDLEA re-arrested fugitive after nearly 10 years on the run By Olasunkanmi Akoni A former international footballer, Segun George Hunkarin, and a fugitive drug trafficking suspect, Ntoruka Emmanuel Chinedu, have been sentenced to a combined 24 years imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Lagos for importing cocaine into Nigeria. Justice Musa Kakaki convicted the […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has advised motorists using the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to expect partial traffic disruptions for two weeks from Tuesday, July 28, as the Federal Ministry of Works begins the replacement of the expansion joint at Kara Bridge. The repair works are scheduled to last for two weeks and are aimed […]