Sesugh didn’t die in our custody – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday denied claims that Asar Michael Sesugh died in its custody, insisting that Sesugh, who had escaped from detention weeks earlier, was neither in its custody nor on bail when he died.
Oyo Muslim community distances Islam from kidnappers’ Sharia demand
“And indeed, again and again, did our messengers come to them with clear directives, yet many of them continue to commit excesses on earth”
Pope is for all teams, but Prevost is Real Madrid – Leo
Leo XIV tossed away the diplomatic tact usually required of popes as he began a state visit to Spain on Saturday, revealing that his footballing loyalties lie with Real Madrid.
Five killed, 12 injured in Ebonyi road crash
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Five people have died and 12 others sustained injuries in a road crash along the Nkalagu axis of the Enugu–Abakaliki Federal Highway in Ebonyi State. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi State, Daniel Asanya, confirmed the incident, describing it as a lone crash involving a […]
Why Gov Alia forced me out of office – Ex-Benue Speaker
The former Speaker alleged that Governor Alia personally communicated the proposal to him through an official letter and that his rejection of the idea became one of the reasons for his eventual ouster.
El-Rufai: Northern activist demands bail variation for ex-Kaduna Gov
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Northern human rights activist, Comrade Ibrahim Garba Wala, has called on the judiciary to immediately review and vary the bail conditions imposed on former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai, describing the current terms as a calculated instrument of pre-trial punishment designed to keep the ex-governor perpetually confined. Wala, a human […]
Iran state TV says US denied visas to 15 World Cup delegation members
The United States, one of the three host countries of the 2026 World Cup, has refused to grant visas to 15 members of Iran’s delegation, state television reported on Saturday.
Guber Poll: Ekiti PDP laments alleged detention of members
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has expressed concern over the reported detention of some of its members, calling on security agencies to provide information about their whereabouts and ensure due process is followed.
2026 Common Entrance: FG hails smooth conduct as over 58,000 sit nationwide exam
The National Common Entrance Examination serves as the gateway for admission into Federal Government Colleges, popularly known as Unity Schools.
Air force pledges commitment to safe rescue of abducted Oyo school victims
He said the service would continue to work in synergy with other security agencies to protect lives and property, as well as advance national security objectives.
2027: PRP clears Donald Duke as presidential candidate, 420 others
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has cleared a former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.
