By Jimitota Onoyume  Chairman of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria, APBN, Delta state chapter , Rev Lewis Afolabi,  has  said the body is firmly in support of  the State Police bill , describing it as  a strategic reality to  effectively curb the rising rate of crime across the country .  Speaking yesterday  in Warri, […]

By Femi Bolaji Jalingo — Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Empress Njamah has launched a new conversation show, The Diary, aimed at fostering open discussions on issues affecting everyday life. According to a statement announcing the launch, the programme will explore topics such as relationships, family, personal growth, faith, culture, mental well-being, careers and other social […]

By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report The Nigerian husband of Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Executive Mayor, Lulama Titi-Odili, has been arrested in Bloemfontein after police uncovered 28 suspected undocumented foreign nationals at a guesthouse linked to him. The arrest was confirmed earlier today by Free State Premier, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, following a joint operation by the […]

Residents of Tse-Atem in Borikyo Ward, Ayati, Ukum Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State have raised the alarm over the alleged movement of armed herders and their cattle in the community, calling on the state government and security agencies to urgently intervene to avert a possible attack.

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday he was stepping down after his team were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last 32.

After 45 days of a crippling strike that has shut down academic activities at the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, says it is set to meet with the state government as both sides move to resolve the impasse.

The UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) “strongly condemned” the dawn raid in the town of Am Dafock targeting one of its bases in the impoverished, volatile nation.

Ivory Coast gave everything but “lacked maturity” in being ousted from the World Cup on Tuesday in a last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Norway, coach Emerse Fae said.

Serena Williams’ bid for a fairytale return to Wimbledon was shattered by Australia’s Maya Joint as the American legend’s first singles match in four years ended in a 6-3, 6-7 (6/8) 6-3 defeat on Tuesday.

The market capitalisation rose by N653 billion, or 0.45 per cent, to N147.217 trillion from N146.564 trillion recorded on Monday.

Ogunjobi said that flooding of the expressway by heavy rainfall on Tuesday caused some motorists to drive against traffic, resulting in gridlock.

Dutch football chiefs have condemned online racist abuse aimed at Netherlands players after their painful elimination from the World Cup.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will  suspend its Kajola-Apapa passenger train service for three weeks to enable it to carry out scheduled maintenance on  locomotives and coaches.

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved a restructuring of the state’s security architecture with the appointment of retired Brigadier General Nash Yakubu as Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, the state-owned security outfit.

Fabian Ruiz is confident Spain are gaining momentum as the European champions aim to end a 16-year hiatus to win a World Cup knockout game against Austria on Thursday.