Super Falcons defeat Tanzania in final WAFCON warm-up
Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated Tanzania 2-1 in an international friendly on Thursday, rounding off their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on a winning note.
‘Avoid scams’: US warns travelers, lists common tricks fraudsters use
The United States Department of State has warned Americans to avoid unofficial websites offering passport renewal services, saying many of them pose as government portals while charging unnecessary fees for services available free through official channels.
‘Something fell from the plane’ – Eyewitnesses narrate Enugu Air accident
“It appears the engine failed and the plane came down again. The rain was falling. It was something that fell from the plane”
Brent oil prices rise above $100 first time since late May
Oil prices surged Thursday as worries about attacks in the Red Sea exacerbated supply concerns in a petroleum market limited by the quasi-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.
Benue insecurity won’t be tolerated again, IGP Disu declares
Describing Benue as a state once renowned for peace and hospitality, Disu lamented that it had been overtaken by violence fuelled by armed criminal herders, kidnappers, bandits, cultists and other criminal gangs, warning that the cycle of attacks and reprisals must stop.
South Korean President receives Daduut as Nigeria’s Ambassador
…Presents letter of credence to President Lee Jae Myung By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut has formally assumed office as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea after presenting her Letter of Credence to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the Blue House in Seoul. The credential presentation ceremony, held on […]
Nobody can kill PDP, we’ll be on 2027 ballot — Turaki
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Thursday declared that it would be on the ballot in all the 2027 general elections, insisting that no individual or group could destroy the party despite its current leadership crisis. The declaration came as the party’s Interim National Working Committee, INWC, convened a stakeholders’ […]
Police confirm death of five family members in Abia community
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the death of five members of the same family at Umuimo community in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of the state. The incident has thrown the community into mourning following the discovery of the lifeless bodies of the family inside their residence. It […]
NPC rolls out digital birth, death registration across Benue’s 23 LGAs
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced full digital registration of births and deaths in Benue State under the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) system, with the exercise now operational across the state’s 23 local government areas, 273 council wards and 79 registration centres. The Federal Commissioner representing Benue […]
Oyo APC, Makinde’s govt clash over EFCC probe as court ruling sparks accountability row
By Adeola Badru A fresh political dispute has erupted in Oyo State over the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) attempt to obtain financial records of the state government, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) accusing Governor Seyi Makinde of trying to evade accountability, while the state government insists it has nothing to hide and […]
Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 divisions, recruitment of 28,000 personnel
The first phase, covering establishment of 5, 9, and 10 Divisions and the reorganisation of existing formations, will be completed by September 2026
