…have any meaning to Justice Lifu, shockingly, a former lecturer of Public and International Law, University of Ibadan. For me, what was more distressing was that despite the uproar, Justice Lifu seemed oblivious of the damage he had done to the body polity, the judiciary and his thirty five years post-call to bar histo…

…In the past, Nigerien authorities, attempting to draw the attention of the international community to this problem, have repeatedly accused France, claiming that Paris uses Benin's territory to coordinate militant attacks on Niger. In their view, the French expected that such aggression would provoke a further cooling…

…Ondo, Kano and Kebbi but lost in Rivers to the PDP. Unprecedented outcome Addressing journalists in Ado Ekiti, after his re-election, Oyebanji described the outcome as "an unprecedented electoral outcome" in Ekiti and Nigeria. The governor said the election marked a shift in Ekiti's political culture, noting it was con…

…insecurity. The reality is that open grazing has also become a cover under which criminals exploit weak enforcement to move, hide, kidnap, terrorise and violently Islamise vulnerable communities. The government should therefore abandon this idea forthwith. It should not impose a policy that many citizens view as one-si…

…institutions and public investment. From roads and healthcare facilities to educational establishments and employment opportunities, the region has long suffered structural deficits. Consequently, despite the awesome prosperity of many individual Igbo citizens, the South-East economy itself remains relatively weak. Stu…

…areas of the state. The observation mission was led by former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, and included senior officials of the association such as NBA First Vice President, Sabastine Anyia; General Secretary, Dr. Mobolaji Idris Ojibara; National Publicity Secret…

…results of the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accurately reflected votes cast at polling units across the state, election observer group Yiaga Africa has said. The INEC Chief Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technolo…

…a sweeping general election victory, winning a majority of 174 seats. U.S. President, Donald Trump, also claimed yesterday that Starmer would step down from office, citing what he described as failures on immigration and energy policy. Starmer's premiership has been battered by controversies and U-turns, including over…

By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report UNITED States of America President, Donald Trump, yesterday threatened to restart war with Iran if it fails to stop its proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble. The fresh threat came as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the first talks under an interim peace deal, ov…

Wyndham Clark held off world No 1 Scottie Scheffler and a final-round charge from Sam Burns to close out a wire-to-wire US Open win with a one-shot victory at Shinnecock Hills.

…of dollars annually. AfDB's participation could pave the way for other international development finance institutions and strategic investors to acquire stakes in EBID, potentially broadening the lender's capital base and enhancing its ability to fund regional integration projects. Founded as the development finance in…

…He also emphasised that public officers must consistently demonstrate professionalism and remain accountable for their actions and decisions, noting that corruption not only erodes institutional credibility but also hampers national development. According to him, the fight against corruption is a collective responsibil…

…NCC introduced a corporate governance framework aimed at improving transparency, internal controls and risk management across the telecommunications sector. The NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, said the 2025 Guidelines on Corporate Governance were designed to improve long-term business sustainability and st…

…have the comfort of playing the tournament’s lowest-ranked team, New Zealand, in their final group game. Iran will also need at least a point against Egypt next Friday. Having been frustrated by visa issues as they travel from their base camp in Mexico to games in the US, Team Melli will hope to focus on the football a…

…Conceicao insisted on Sunday his team-mates felt no pressure to pass to Cristiano Ronaldo following scrutiny of the veteran superstar’s role in their lacklustre World Cup opener. Critics have questioned whether the 41-year-old Ronaldo’s lack of mobility is having a negative effect on Portugal’s chances in the wake of a…

…equipped the graduates with the specialist knowledge, tactical skills and operational resilience required to undertake Special Forces missions in complex and dynamic environments. According to the statement, "During the training, they were subjected to demanding physical, mental and tactical exercises designed to enhan…

…the atmosphere, the ambience.” Unlike at Portugal, where an ageing Cristiano Ronaldo has become a problem for coach Roberto Martinez, the Argentina players have made plain that they will do whatever it takes to help Messi wreak his finest havoc on opposition defences. “He’s been my idol since I was a kid. Naturally, yo…

…of the affected natives. He expressed optimism that the Ebonyi Government and the National Emergency Management Agency would provide relief assistance to the victims. Also, in parts of Abakaliki, a strong windstorm damaged commercial buildings, blowing off the roofs of some shops and damaging goods from rainwater. A tr…

"Applicants and stakeholders are strongly advised to rely ONLY on the official CDCFIB recruitment portal and verified Board communication channels for authentic updates," the notice stated.

…Messi, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. "Messi is the best together with Cristiano Ronaldo,” he replied. Mbappe scored twice in their first group fixture against Senegal, while Messi netted a stunning hat-trick against Algeria. “I knew that Leo Messi was going to score goals... he always scores,” Mbappe added. "I'm going…

…gone by - old-fashioned principles such as integrity, hard work, mutual respect, communal solidarity, and honour (Omolúàbí in Yoruba, Ezigbo afa in Igbo, or Mutunchi in Hausa). Drifting […]

…struck twice in three minutes to take his tally to 14 goals in his last 13 international appearances. De la Fuente suggested the criticism of Spain’s opening performance was over the top for a side that has still not lost a competitive game for over three years. “When someone questions your work, it is only human that…

…hospitalised and will undergo surgery for an undisclosed health condition. The National President of the AGN, Abubakar Yakubu, confirmed the development on Saturday while speaking to journalists. His comments came after a viral video showing Benedict Johnson undergoing an MRI scan sparked concerns about the actor's hea…

Media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has revealed why she left Harvesters International Christian Centre (HICC). Afolabi-Brown made the disclosure during an interview with Bolaji Idowu, the lead pastor of the church. She explained that she was once an active member of Harvesters International and served as the head u…

…governorship election will be replicated in Osun on August 15. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye described Oyebanji's victory as "well deserved." He said the outcome of the election was a resounding endorsement of the governor's performance and the people's mandate, describing it as a historic t…