Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Edo checkpoint turns deadly as gunmen shoot Police Inspector dead
According to a statement from Edo Police Command spokesperson CSP Moses Yamu, the vehicle’s suspicious behaviour prompted officers to attempt…
Big teams face early tests as 2026 World Cup Groups revealed (Full list)
Germany feature in Group E with Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador, while the Netherlands head Group F against Japan, Tunisia…
Bank drags guarantors to Court after borrower vanishes with ₦17.7m
Police prosecutor, Inspector Gbenga Salami, informed the court that the guarantors knowingly endorsed Moruf to obtain the loan with a…
APC drops hammer, disqualifies Omisore from Osun Governorship Race
The aspirants barred alongside Omisore include Babatunde Haketer Oralusi, Oyedotun Babayemi, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, former deputy governor Benedict Alabi, Adegoke…
Trump receives Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize
Trump also declared: “The world is a safer place now. The USA was not doing well a year ago, now…
Tinubu unveils powerful new Boards to drive Nigeria’s Economic Renewal
Five non-executive directors, representing all six geopolitical zones, were also named: Aminu Malami Mohammed (North East), Charles Amuchienwa (South East),…
Lagos charts bold new Course for Inclusive, Resilient Economic Future
It brought together senior government officials, private-sector executives and development partners to examine strategies for strengthening Lagos’s position as Africa’s…
Shoday to energise GOtv Boxing night Jam Festival at TBS
“We are happy to confirm that an artiste like Shoday will be performing. In the coming days, we will also…
EFCC arraigns two businessmen accused of ₦1.55bn Forex fraud
According to the charge sheet, the defendants are accused of conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretences, contrary to the…
Super Eagles Captain Troost-Ekong bows out of International football
Troost-Ekong recounted the highlights of his career with Nigeria, which included a bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics, participation…
Sanwo-Olu rallies CDAs, unveils stronger push for community resilience
Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, said the celebration was designed to…
Boris Johnson declares Nigeria has sent UK its future PM Kemi Badenoch
Johnson also praised the long-standing relationship between the two nations, saying the shared history, language and cultural exchanges make the…
Ajumoni Alumni return in vibrant reunion, renew commitment to school’s growth
The Chairman of the 1996/97 set, Frank Ominigbo, summed up this sentiment, noting that the success of each alumnus could…
Breaking: Tinubu swears in ex-CDS, Musa as Nigeria’s new Defence Minister
Before that, he commanded Theatre Command North-East (Operation Hadin Kai) during a period widely regarded as one of the most…
Lagos to procure 100 new CNG Compactor Trucks in 2025 – LAWMA MD
Gbadegesin noted that the overarching goal is to entrench transparency and accountability in waste management operations.
Arsenal outclass Brentford as Saka seals commanding Emirates victory
The second half saw Arsenal reassert their dominance, threading together crisp, intricate passes that left Brentford chasing shadows. The home…
Chelsea humiliated as ruthless Leeds run riot with goals
Leeds, however, were more direct and decisive. Just before the break, Ao Tanaka doubled the lead with a stunning strike…
Four killed as bandits, police gunfire tear through Kogi Community
Omodara noted that a helicopter had been deployed days earlier as part of coordinated efforts to flush out attackers.
Edo Assembly sacks 324 workers, declares recruitment unlawful
It described the entire recruitment as “unauthorised, illegal and unlawful”, stressing that the letters were “null, void and of no…
NEC approves ₦100bn overhaul to strengthen Nigeria’s Security Training system
President Tinubu had earlier proposed a nationwide overhaul of security training institutions at the 152nd NEC meeting held in October.
Over-speeding driver kills police officer, scavenger in Lagos Island tragedy
Officials also arrested the driver as he attempted to escape and handed him over to officers at the Adeniji Adele…
U.S. takes another crucial decision on Nigeria: What you need to know
According to him, the U.S. government is determined to confront individuals and networks responsible for orchestrating or enabling sectarian violence.
Tinubu’s Wife launches bold N1.9bn support scheme for PWDs
The First Lady stated that under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme, 250 PWDs in every state and…
Senate confirms Musa Defence Minister after fierce screening
Musa told the chamber he would immediately order a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the troop withdrawal once he…
Abiodun proposes historic ₦1.67trn Budget to transform Ogun State
Governor Abiodun said the 2026 Budget would concentrate on projects with high revenue potential, job creation opportunities, alignment with the…
Blockfinex expands across Africa, boosts P2P Liquidity, USDR Access
Founder and CEO Danny Oyekan described the move as a significant scale-up rather than a new market entry. He said…
Rowdy Senate Session as Lawmakers block ‘Bow-and-Go’ for Ex-CDS Musa
Akpabio directed the nominee to look specifically into the withdrawal of soldiers from the Kebbi school where dozens of schoolgirls…
Kidnappers must face death penalty, Senate insists
He said: “Kidnapping has instilled widespread fear in communities; undermined national economic activities and agricultural output; interrupted children’s education; bankrupted…
Geographical Indications: The New Global Currency
By protecting Kente, Ghana has elevated it into the same league as Champagne and Parmesan—prestigious, legally protected products tied to…
Senate to screen Defence Minister nominee Gen. Musa Wednesday
He added that the letter “will be read on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday. Subsequently, it will immediately…