Marcell Jacobs back with coach who led him to Olympic gold
Italian sprinter Marcell Jacobs has announced he is returning to work with the coach who guided him to a shock Olympic 100 metres title in 2021.
Troops receive eight rescued victims, nab gunrunner in Cross River
Troops of 13 Brigade under 82 Division of the Nigerian Army and Joint Task Force South-East, Operation UDO KA, have rescued eight kidnap victims and apprehended a suspected gunrunner in Cross River.
Over 300 journalists behind bars for fifth straight year – Watchdog
The number of journalists imprisoned worldwide for their work was 330 in the final month of 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday, the fifth consecutive year the count has exceeded 300.
Court sacks Abure, orders INEC to recognise Nenadi-led exco of LP
The Supreme Court equally dismissed a cross-appeal that was filed by Abure, even as it enjoined political parties to always abide by their own rules in the appointment of their officers.
Ogun govt halts Awujale selection process over petitions, security reports
The Awujale stool is one of the most revered traditional institutions in Yoruba land and a paramount stool in Ogun State.
Gunman, who killed Japan ex-PM Shinzo Abe, jailed for life
The fact he “shot him from behind and did so when (Abe) was least expecting it” points to the “despicable and extremely malicious” nature of his act,’ the judge said.
