By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army has declared a soldier, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu of the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC), wanted over alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements. A statement by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, Major […]

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Tuggar Campaign Organisation has dismissed reports that supporters of Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar have accepted the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Bauchi State and pledged allegiance to the party’s candidate, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar (SAN). In a statement issued on Wednesday by Tuggar’s Special Assistant on […]

— Command promises prosecution By Dayo Johnson, Akure Residents of Ode-Irele, headquarters of Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State, have expressed concern over the failure of the police to disclose the identities of suspects arrested in connection with the abduction of Mrs. Morenike Falona, wife of prominent chief and businessman, Chief Babatunde Falona. Mrs. […]

— Calls for broader consultations By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-West Region, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent to the proposed Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, warning that some provisions of the legislation could infringe on constitutional rights and worsen economic hardship. The […]

A 56-year-old Louisiana Pastor, Dale Sanders has been convicted on multiple federal fraud charges after a jury found he stole more than $340,000 from two churches and used the money to fund his personal lifestyle, including gambling, dining and living expenses.

Dismisses post-primary crisis as threat to APC’s chances By Dayo Johnson, Akure A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Chief Olusola Oke, SAN, has predicted a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu in the state during the 2027 presidential election. Oke stated this while reacting to comments by a House of […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Leader visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, Olajide Adediran, popularly called, Jandor have reaffirmed the loyalty of the movement to the All Progressives Congress, APC, and declared support for all candidates of the party in the 2027 general elections. The reaffirmation came at a strategic meeting attended by the State Apex Leaders, members […]

The Presidency on Thursday took a swipe at the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, for reporting President Bola Tinubu to American President Donald Trump and the US Congress over a matter that has long been concluded.

Demands crackdown on non-state actors By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Igbo community in Cross River State has raised the alarm over alleged illegal taxation and daily harassment by non-state actors, warning that the situation is crippling businesses across the state. The concerns were raised during an interactive session involving leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, businessmen, Igbo […]

…Urges prosecution of killers of two Plateau farmers By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has called on the Federal Government to provide adequate funding for the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to accelerate the rehabilitation of critical roads across the country. The upper chamber also recommended the immediate emergency rehabilitation of the failed sections […]

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig.-Gen.  Buba Marwa (retd.) yestrday, raised fresh alarm over what he described as Nigeria’s worsening drug menace, warning that the crisis had permeated homes and communities and could  no longer be left for the anti-narcotics agency alone to tackle.

By Folarin Kehinde For decades, Nigeria has remained one of Africa’s largest producers of crude oil and natural gas. Yet, across oilfields in the Niger Delta, billions of cubic feet of valuable natural gas are either burned through routine flaring or lost through leaks and venting, depriving the country of electricity, cooking gas, industrial growth, […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has responded to former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, over claims that he deceived leaders of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) during the political realignments leading to the 2003 general elections, insisting that he neither misled anyone nor acted in bad faith.

City confirmed Thursday the England midfielder had signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the option of a further 12 months.

Community leaders impose fines for theft, robbery Appeal to Bomadi LG council for security collaboration By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BOMADI — Traders and residents of Esenaebe community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State have raised concerns over persistent cases of burglary and theft targeting shops and homes in the riverine commercial hub. The […]