Super Falcons camp reaches full strength ahead of Senegal friendlies
Nigeria's Super Falcons have almost completed preparations for their upcoming international friendly matches against Senegal, with the team's camp in Ikenne-Remo now at near-full strength.
Ex-minister’s family confirms abduction, police vow rescue
The family of former Minister of Power and prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has confirmed the abduction of his younger sister, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, alongside her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, in Ibadan.
Man O’ War calls for justice over FUTO’s student killing
The Imo State Command of Man O’ War says it “stands completely and unreservedly on the side of justice and the rule of law”.
Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover decomposed body in Edo
The Police command in Edo has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered the body of one of the three women abducted.
Hojlund makes permanent move to Napoli from Man Utd
The 23-year-old scored 16 goals in 44 matches as Napoli finished second in Serie A, after failing to settle in two seasons in England.
NCCE boss warns Nigeria over teacher education crisis
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Dr. (Mrs.) Angela Ajala, has warned that Nigeria’s future is at risk if urgent reforms are not made in the country’s teacher education system. Ajala said no nation can develop beyond the quality of its teachers, stressing […]
Coroner adjourns Chimamanda’s son’s inquest following court order
The Coroner’s Court sitting at the Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos Island, on Wednesday adjourned further proceedings in the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, until October 8, 2026.
2027: Adeyanju warns Jonathan against political return
Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has expressed concern over reported moves by former President Goodluck Jonathan to return to active presidential politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ekiti Court remands vice chairman over fake kidnap
A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the remand of the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area, Grace Ogunleye, over her alleged involvement in a staged kidnapping incident.
Borno activates Cholera prevention protocols in schools
The Borno State Government has directed the immediate activation of cholera prevention and control measures in schools following a confirmed outbreak of the disease in Maiduguri and surrounding communities.
Families seek rescue of 13 abducted travellers
Families of 13 travellers abducted along the Biu–Damaturu Road through the Kamuya axis of Borno State have appealed to the Federal Government, Borno State Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the safe release of their loved ones.
