…Tragedy The Okuama crisis began in March 2024 when 17 military personnel, including senior officers, were brutally killed while on alleged peace mission in Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The killings shocked the nation and prompted a massive military response and complete destruction of the…

…African Democratic Congress, Accord Party, Action Alliance, Action Peoples Party, and Zenith Labour Party, all of which have indicated their intention to challenge the decision on appeal. The legal basis of the judgment is neither obscure nor frivolous. Constitutions establish rules, and democratic institutions cannot…

…that culture could be a powerful tool for building bridges between people, strengthening identity and promoting international understanding. Long before the global success of Afrobeats and Nollywood, FESTAC had already demonstrated the ability of Nigerian and African culture to command global attention. Yet despite its…

…terrorist should be neutralized-AmbakederimoFor the Convener of the South South Reawakening Group, Elder Joseph Ambakederimo, he said: "My concern is that we have a former Chief of Defence Staff who is the current Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa, who does not believe we should give terrorists a second cha…

…groups. His re-election bid has attracted endorsements from former governors Adeniyi Adebayo, Ayodele Fayose, Kayode Fayemi, and Segun Oni, as well as senior legal luminaries Afe Babalola and Wole Olanipekun. The APC controls all nine National Assembly seats, all 26 seats in the State House of Assembly, all 16 local go…

…of raising their children, including a son currently studying at the University of Benin, Edo State. But what began as a routine trip to harvest cassava soon turned into a terrifying journey into the hands of armed bandits. After harvesting cassava, the widow called a commercial tricycle operator from the same communit…

…Nigerian than someone from the South – West who found love across the Niger, served in Benin Kingdom and remains attached to Lagos, where nothing escapes scrutiny. Akin Victor Ogunsanya represents courage, determination and fair play. Chatting with him is a journey into almost everything. From politics to nationalism,…

…trip we have been dreaming about but which constantly get deferred until 'a more convenient time'. The greatest mistake we make is thinking we control time. We don't. Time is not there to do our bidding. It is in fact the other way round. It is in the use of time that we have a measure of control. A day that has passed…

…Senator Adams Oshiomhole alleged that some senators whose names appeared on the report denied signing it. According to reports, Oshiomhole specifically mentioned Senator Ireti Kingibe as one of those who allegedly told him she did not sign the report, yet her name appeared on it. He argued that signing a committee repo…

…they suspected had ties to China. (The company, widely reported to be SK Telecom, has denied any China connection.) Amazon CEO Andy Jassy also reportedly alerted the administration after Amazon's own researchers, he said, found a way around Fable 5's safeguards. Anthropic disputes the "jailbreak" label, calling it a na…

…be tough for President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview on Nevon Media with Oseni Rufai, on Friday Momodu expressed optimism that the candidate of the ADC, Atiku Abubakar, will win the election. According to him, if Atiku can hold his ground in the southern part of the country while dominating the north, he wi…

…injury. The 34-year-old, who is Brazil's record goalscorer with 79 goals, missed the opening 1-1 draw with Morocco. He has also been omitted by coach Carlo Ancelotti from the squad for their second group game against Haiti on Saturday. "Neymar? He is not even playing!" Lula replied to a young boy when he mentioned Neym…

…Australia – Having surprisingly dropped both goalscorers from their impressive opening win over Turkey, Australia looked toothless. The US controlled possession and were lively and dynamic on the attack, Weston McKennie and Sergino Dest combining well down the right flank. Alex Freeman doubled the US lead in the 44th m…

The Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses to an urgent meeting over the worsening security crisis in Edo and Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of Benin Traditional Council Secretary…

…and Josh van der Flier produced eye-catching performances.The only cloud over the evening was the first-half departures of Doris and O'Brien after they limped off to cause concern ahead of Ireland's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney on July 4. Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you're not ab…

…banks and four others, including: NAHCO (-10.00%) GTCO (-9.97%) FIRSTHOLDCO (-9.84%) ZENITHBANK (-4.76%) WAPCO (-4.52%) UBA (-2.23%) ACCESSCORP (-0.87%) DANGSUGAR (-0.40%), and NGXGROUP (-0.16%) The negative market breadth further underscored the cautious sentiment among investors, with sellers maintaining the upper ha…

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Plateau State Government have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the security of the

President Bola Tinubu has retained Adewale Adeniyi as the comptroller-general of Customs till February 2027, extending his tenure, which was

…heat and protecting the first solid wall from damage. In June, Xcimer turned on Phoenix, a prototype system that it says is the most powerful privately owned laser in the world. Founded in July 2022, Xcimer has raised $100 million from investors, including Hedosophia, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Emerson Collective, G…

…frames have always been so popular (yet mostly disappointing) because there's an undeniable allure to the idea of them - it feels like magic to imagine hanging artwork on your wall that you can change depending on your mood. In practice, these devices usually look clunky. You need to plug them in and figure out how to…

…group that look best placed to progress. Group A Mexico - The co-hosts have won their opening two matches and have already secured qualification. Their defensive solidity and home support make them favourites to top the group. South Korea - Despite losing to Mexico, South Korea remain second and are expected to edge ou…

…his death at the age of 81. The respected singer reportedly died on Wednesday evening at his Lagos residence after a brief illness. His death was confirmed by the General Secretary of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria (FUMAN), Adekunle Abiodun, in a Facebook post. Family members, friends, fellow entertainers, a…

…future generations will regard the report as an important contribution to strengthening transparency and responsible management of public resources in Benue State. Benue probe uncovers N139.8bn missing funds, recommends recovery

…Before placing a bet, check three things: 1. Match logicDo you understand what is happening in the game? Look at the score, match minute, red cards, injuries, team pressure and general match tempo. In live betting, fast odds are not always good odds. 2. Odds logicDo the odds make sense for the risk? For World Win 2026,…

…and Prince Abimbola Olashore as Independent Non-Executive Directors, further strengthening the company’s Board as it continues to advance its strategic priorities across Nigeria. The appointments follow the passing of the company’s Board Chairman, the late Chief Michael Olumuyiwa Falomo, whose leadership and stewardshi…