Messi, Kane Clash As Argentina, England Fight For World Cup Final Spot
Argentina and England's most storied World Cup clash came in 1986, when Diego Maradona inspired a 2-1 win with the infamous "Hand of God" goal and a stunning solo strike. Lionel Messi’s Argentina will clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph. The fixture between...
Traditional Rulers Are Not Complicit In Insecurity — Olofin Of Isheri
Oba Sulaiman Bamgbade called for the representation of the traditional institution in state policing. The Olofin of Isheri, Oba Sulaiman Bamgbade, has dismissed speculation that some traditional rulers are complicit in the security challenges bedevilling communities across the country. The monarch, also the Edun Alaka III, stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, noting that no traditional...
Oriire Abduction: Senate Announces N50m Support To Affected Families
The package forms part of the Senate’s response to the incident, as lawmakers called for intensified support to the bereaved and for coordinated efforts by security agencies to ensure the rescue of other kidnapped victims in other parts of the country President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has announced a donation of 50 million naira as a support package...
PHOTOS: Bago Retains Yakubu Garba As Running Mate
The announcement comes amid recent agitations over the running mate position ahead of the 2027 governorship election Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has announced his deputy, Yakubu Garba, as his running mate for his second-term bid on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor announced this at the Government House in Minna...
Blogger Arraigned Over Alleged False Reports On Soludo’s Family
Justice Obiora ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Anambra State Correctional Centre in Amawbia pending the hearing of the case. The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned the owner and publisher of Igbo Times Magazine and iNews, Ejike Ofoegbu, over allegations of publishing false and defamatory reports against the family of Governor Chukwuma Soludo. Ofoegbu was brought under police...
Three AAU Students Rescued As Police Neutralise Suspected Kidnapper In Edo
The operation culminated in a fierce exchange of gunfire with the kidnappers, forcing the suspects to abandon their captives and flee The Edo State Police Command has rescued three students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, who were abducted by suspected kidnappers, following a joint security operation involving the Police, Nigerian Army, Edo State Security Corps (ESSC), and local hunters. Addressing...
North-East Conflict Needs Robust, Sustained Intelligence Sharing, Says Theatre Commander
The Theatre Commander, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar assured that Operation HADIN KAI would continue to integrate kinetic and non-kinetic lines of operation to restore enduring peace, security and stability across the North-East. The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has called on the retired members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Nigerian...
NERC Proposes Policy Meetings To Deepen Regulatory Harmonisation In Power Sector
The initiative is aimed at strengthening technical expertise across subnational regulators, although he cautioned that its impact would be limited without adequately staffed institutions to benefit from such training. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has proposed quarterly policy meetings with state commissioners to enhance coordination and harmonisation of regulatory frameworks, strengthen federal–state collaboration, and improve policy implementation in Nigeria’s...
Police Arrest Adeniyi Adeyemi Over PFIPC Scandal
The development came after a court issued a bench warrant for his arrest following his failure to appear for his scheduled arraignment. Police authorities have arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed ‘director-general’ of the disputed Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). The Force Public Relations Officer (PRO), Okokon Iniedu, said Adeyemi was arrested in Osun State. “We have just confirmed the arrest of...
Attendance: Senate Considers Honours, Leadership Roles For Active Lawmakers
The suggestion received support from several lawmakers, some of whom argued that senators who consistently contribute to legislative work should be accorded special recognition The Senate is considering the introduction of a system to monitor lawmakers’ attendance and participation in plenary sessions as part of efforts to boost commitment and engagement in legislative activities. The proposal was raised during plenary by...
