By Joseph Erunke A security advocacy group, Joint Security Watch Kwara South, has strongly rejected claims that banditry and kidnapping have crippled communities in Kwara South and weakened the zone’s political relevance ahead of the 2027 governorship contest. The group described the narrative as “false, politically motivated and dangerous,” warning against the use of insecurity […]

Abuja – The Senate has confirmed Rabiu Umar as Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority following his screening on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, during which lawmakers commended his professionalism, depth of industry knowledge, and strategic vision for Nigeria’s petroleum sector. Umar pledged to strengthen national energy security, eliminate supply bottlenecks, […]

By Emmanuel Okogba In Nigeria’s evolving political landscape, where many citizens continue to yearn for leaders with relatable life experiences and grassroots understanding, few stories capture the spirit of resilience, sacrifice, and self-made growth like that of Thankgod Kenechukwu Christopher Ibeh. Popularly known as Honourable Thankgod Ibeh, the House of Representatives hopeful for Amuwo Odofin […]

A plane carrying 20 UK citizens who were passengers on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak landed in Manchester, northwest England, on Sunday, television pictures showed.

Lionel Messi has taken to Instagram to celebrate FC Barcelona’s latest La Liga triumph.

Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after beating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday.

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo  A former Governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande has called on Yoruba leaders to ensure a paradigm shift in regional cohesion in a bid to capitalise on the advantage of President Bola Tinubu’s presidency for the growth of the region. He warned that if the internal fragment within the people […]

By Tony Ugbejie Delta North senatorial district, the Anioma area of Delta state, is rich in human and natural resources. These advantages have played a pivotal role in our leadership role in the state and at the centre, in Abuja. We have shown presence in the strategic points in Abuja-that is to say in national […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly attacked commuters along the Naka-Agagbe road near Agbanu village in Gwer West Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, abducting a woman and forcing several residents and travelers to flee the area. The latest attack came just few days after a similar incident on Gyungu Aze-Yogbo […]

President Donald Trump said Sunday he has rejected Iran’s response to a US proposal for ending the Middle East war, deeming it “totally unacceptable.”