Balogun hits brace, as US rout Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener
The United States could scarcely have scripted a better start to their World Cup as a Folarin Balogun brace and Gio Reyna curler fired the co-hosts to a 4-1 drubbing of Paraguay in front of Hollywood royalty in Los Angeles on Friday.
‘They disengage but never deradicalise’; fresh fears over ISWAP commanders who surrendered
When an insurgent lays down his weapon, does the threat truly end or simply change form? That question has moved from theoretical debate
2027: My victory, demonstration of public confidence in my vision – NDC Reps candidate
By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR Dr Obah Edom Tawo, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency House of Representatives seat, has thanked party faithful and constituents after winning the party’s primary election. In a statement dated June 12, 2026, and addressed to residents of Obubra and Etung, chapter and ward chairmen, community […]
We can fight terrorists with ‘juju’ – Yoruba monarchs agree with Ooni of Ife
‘We have have reports to confirm the efficacy of these traditional powers. Those who know the usage and efficacy are still alive and can still be consulted’
State Police: Group commend Abbas, Reps over passage of security reform bill
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Parliament Support Network (PSN) has commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, and members of the 10th House for passing the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the country, describing the move as a landmark step towards tackling Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. The group […]
Ahmadiyya condemns abduction of schoolchildren, teachers, demands unconditional release
LAGOS – The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria has condemned the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states, describing the incidents as acts of terrorism and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all victims.
