…a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into all allegations of unprofessional conduct. The Board of Inquiry earlier constituted is ongoing and will leave no stone unturned. Any personnel found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other extant laws. The Army remain profess…
By John Alechenu Media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, better known as Daddy Freeze, has hailed Pastor Bolaji Idowu after a video of the Christian cleric helping residents stranded by flooding in Lagos surfaced online. The video clip, which has been trending on social media, showed Pastor Idowu stopping his car when he n…
…healthcare equipment, commodities and delivery kits worth N10bn to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services in Bauchi State. The intervention, unveiled on Saturday by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through the provision of medical equipme…
…in Police custody while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the criminal group and recover additional weapons that may be in their possession," the release also added. Reaffirming the Command's position on tackling violent crime, Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, said the Command would contin…
…do on our part is provide a new road with a big collector that will discharge into the canal, and then they have to take ownership and maintain it going forward," he said. Regarding enforcement against indiscriminate waste disposal, he stated that the government would continue to prosecute offenders while strengthening…
…entitled to know: If the council never existed, how did it find its way into the national budget? Who proposed and approved the allocation? Which government offices processed the documentation? Was any public money released or committed? If official documents were allegedly forged, how were they used for such a long pe…
…could change someone's future. The Bigger Picture The real lesson from this national conversation is not that everyone should become an akara seller. Far from it. The lesson is that opportunity often arrives wearing ordinary clothes. Today's roadside business could become tomorrow's respected brand. Today's single cust…
US President Donald Trump lashed out Friday at what he called a fresh threat against the country's identity, taking aim at domestic "radicals and extremists" on the eve of America's 250th birthday. In a speech dripping with patriotism, Trump lauded American exceptionalism and praised its past leaders, speaking at Mount…
The National President of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Godwin Abumisi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the payment of N39.6bn being 10.6 per cent pension increase arrears owed to pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme. Abumisi spoke in an interview with TVC News shortly after the Pension Tran…
…Catholic Church's first US pope, who has clashed with the administration of President Donald Trump over its treatment of migrants, is marking July 4, the United States' 250th anniversary of independence, on a migration frontline. Leo's visit also comes just two weeks after the European Union's approval of new migrant r…
…his second project, an Android app that calculates lobola/dowry, the bride price traditionally negotiated between two families before marriage in many Southern African cultures, that unexpectedly travelled much further than he ever imagined. Nyoni’s Lobola Calculator, housed on the Google Play Store, has attracted user…
…freighter. At 47 pallet positions, the converted aircraft also accommodates 10 additional pallet positions when compared with Boeing 777-F production freighter, making it ideal for transporting volumetric cargo such as e-commerce goods which currently constitute around 20% of global air cargo tonnage with further growt…
A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday. The former Liverpool superstar and Egypt captain stepped up third in the shootout for his country and scored a “Panenka” as they beat Australia 4-2 on penal…
…(DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to unmask the internal criminal elements working with Prince Matthew Adeniyi to operate a fictitious presidential agency for prosecution. The Presidency alleged that there are internal collaborators enabling Prince Adeniyi in the smear campaign against the C…
…shop owners. Alli, currently representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly under APC, said, "Leadership must go beyond rhetoric and political campaigns. People-oriented governance requires prompt response, empathy and tangible support for citizens in moments of crisis. The donation of N25 million…
…Rank Player Country Goals Games 1 Kylian Mbappé France 10 9 2 Leonidas Brazil 8 5 2 Ronaldo Brazil 8 10 4 Just Fontaine France 7 3 4 Vavá Brazil 7 5 4 Oldřich Nejedlý Czechoslovakia 7 6 4 Pelé Brazil 7 6 8 Eusébio Portugal 6 3 9 György Sárosi Hungary 6 5 9 Gary Lineker England 6 6 9 Roberto Baggio Italy 6 9 9 Lionel Me…
…comments were not intended to prejudge the outcome of any investigation or sensationalise the matter but were made in fulfilment of the University's responsibility to address concerns affecting the safety and well-being of its students." The university maintained that investigations into allegations of sexual assault s…
…hunger conditions represents not only immense human suffering but also a profound national failure," Obi said, noting that Nigeria's ranking among the world's hungriest nations was inexcusable given its fertile, largely uncultivated land in the North. The ex-Anambra governor attributed the crisis to two structural fail…
…before gameplay begins, Simple controls that are easy to understand. Removing traditional barriers changes the experience. Instead of spending time navigating menus or learning complex systems, players can focus on the game itself. Losing a quick match rarely feels discouraging because another opportunity is only momen…
…So, it was hardly a surprise when the revered monarch, regally dressed in his traditional red cap and flowing white robes, arrived at about 11:28 am. At that moment, two things came to this reporter's mind: the words of American historian, Henry Glassie, who said: "History is not the past but a map of the past, drawn f…
By Godwin Oritse APM Terminals Nigeria has called for the country’s transition to sustainable transport to commence from the nation’s seaports, describing the ports as critical gateways for driving greener and more efficient logistics. The Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Westtar Kapito, made the call…
Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16. The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium and had eight shots on target but ended up with just Jhon Arias’s early goal to show for their superiority. Now they can look forward to a me…
Huge crowds of Iranians were expected to pay their final respects to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday at the start of marathon funeral ceremonies intended to serve as a show of strength to the Islamic Republic's foes. Iranian authorities say they anticipate between 15 and 20 million participants in Tehran alone…
England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico will kick off at its originally scheduled time on Sunday following discussions over possibly bringing the start of the game forward due to storms, a source close to the arrangements said Friday. Reports in Britain and Mexico said earlier Friday that FIFA was planning to…
…him to a game of the Delfines de La Guaira, the team in Venezuela's Major Professional Baseball League (LMBP) that he manages. Before American rescuers arrived, 20 miners from Tumeremo, a gold-rich town in the southern Bolívar state, tunnelled through the rubble of the eight-story hotel. In recent hours, tests have bee…