…should focus on teaching them their indigenous Igbo mother tongue instead Peter responded to those who attacked him, as he wondered who 'Nigerian languages have helped.' See their exchange below by Linda Ikeji at 27/07/2026 10:37 AM | Share this Story

Ex-convict, three others sentenced to d3ath for kidnapping and m8rder in Ekiti An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced four persons to d3ath by hanging for kidnapping and m8rdering a victim.The convicts are Jimoh Dele, 57; Ige Adu, 56; Ogunremi Bunmi, 53; and Ayeni Blessing,32.They were arraigned o…

…taken with his wife and kids. The singer visited his family in the UK and they attended church together. He shared photos he took with his wife and the ones taken with his kids and wrote: "Me that is irrevocably BLESSED!!!" This comes after Baddest DJ Timmy accused Timi of owing him money and threatened to expose his s…

Terrorists k!ll 30, including women and children in fresh Southern Kaduna attack At least 30 people have been confirmed d3ad following a fresh attack on Naridon Village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night, July 26, 2026 reportedly claimed the lives of women and chi…

Richest man in Scotland Sir Ian Wood di£s North Sea oil billionaire and Wood Group founder Sir Ian Wood had di£d The billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist, who led the Wood Group firm headquartered in Aberdeen, di£d peacefully at his home at the age of 84. Sir Ian amassed his wealth in the North Sea oil sector wh…

…listed, will continue to submit financial documents as part of their visa applications. Under the revised rules, applicants for a Student visa must demonstrate they have sufficient funds to cover tuition fees as stated on their Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies and living expenses. Students studying outside London…

…senior official in a government that has committed gross human rights violations or is under international sanctions.3. Committing a crimeCriminal inadmissibility applies to a range of offences, including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.4. Organised crimeMembership in an organisation involved in organis…

Renowned scholar, Prof Jacob Kehinde Oluponna, has warned that bad parenting is directly responsible for the rise of societal miscreants, thugs and inhumane acts plaguing Nigeria. The 75-year-old academic stated this on Saturday during his birthday celebration and thanksgiving service at All Souls Church, Obafemi Awolo…

…Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the offender was apprehended by the Monitoring and Enforcement Team while illegally disposing of waste at an unauthorised location on Friday, July 24, in violation of Lagos State environmental laws. According to him, the suspect was arraigne…

…he described as the tournament's overwhelming success. Infantino and FIFA have come under heavy criticism over the controversies that plagued the 2026 FIFA World Cup, such as visa issues, outside forces influencing FIFA's decision-making, and officiating troubles. However, the FIFA President has slammed the critics of…

…throughout the competition. The organisers also disclosed that the BBNaija house undergoes major redesigns every year to improve storytelling and audience experience. One of the biggest changes came in 2024, when the staircase was relocated to the centre of the living room and the bedrooms were moved upstairs, signific…

…Dauda Olamilekan, also known as Emir; Taoreed, alias Small Rugged; Adetunji Kamoru Olatunde; Saka Afees, also known as Terror; and Adeyemi Saheed. The police urged residents with information on the whereabouts of the suspects to assist the command by providing relevant details for prompt action. The command also appeal…

…than her husband's, Daily Trust reported. The court also heard that the deceased demanded N500,000 from him and threatened to expose their relationship if he failed to pay.After reviewing the evidence and submissions of both parties, Justice Dan Baffa ruled that the prosecution had established the offence beyond reason…

…shoulders and refused to lift.He still woke up early, still made breakfast, still reminded me to carry a jacket even when the sun looked harmless, but there was always something missing in his eyes, as if part of him had been buried with her and never found its way back."Eat before it gets cold," he said one morning, s…

…financing to purchase laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other digital devices under the Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity, and Knowledge Digital Devices (C.L.I.C.K.D.) Programme.The initiative, launched through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), is designed to improve access to digital devi…

South Africa buried Jayden Adams on Sunday, July 25, in an emotional ceremony attended by family, teammates and government leaders in StellenboschAdams played for Mamelodi Sundowns and was part of the Bafana Bafana squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup before his death on July 11Police launched an investigation into the ci…

…To maintain the momentum, Wanka outlined several strategic government interventions underway to guarantee regular electricity supply. He highlighted the ongoing Light Up Nigeria pilot in Agbara aimed at strengthening power supply to industrial customers, alongside provisions in the Electricity Act that now allow indepe…

…of his first competitive fixture in Sydney on Tuesday when they face Western Sydney Wanderers. He faces a huge task to get Chelsea back in the running for major honours after their disappointing 10th place finish last season and failure to make Europe. They last won the Premier League a decade ago, under Italian manage…

…women are using AI to edit men into marriage," he said. To the men claiming he ended their marriage, Gehgeh trolled them, stating that many of them can't even approach a woman to woo her but they are now putting the blame on him. To those saying they are going back to their ex, Gehgeh said: "Your ex dey valuable to you…

…on July 20, 2026, Justice S.A. Yelwa held that the presidential pardon, granted under Section 175 of the 1999 Constitution, extinguished the legal consequences of the soldiers’ convictions, sentences and dismissals from service, thereby restoring their legal status and entitling them to reinstatement. The suit, marked…

…ages of the other housemates and her own. After Chimsom guessed she was 21, Temi responded by telling him to “act your age.” Although the cause of the blunt statement wasn’t known, they were both seen engaging in the discussion while standing. The conversation went thus … Temi: how old are you? Chimsom: 27 Temi: how ol…

…on the State-Level Implementation Plan and Guidelines on Data Collection and Management under the Used Off-Grid Renewable Energy Equipment Waste Management Project in Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, described the recognition as an endorsement of the state’s environmental policies. He said, “Th…

By MOSHOOD OSHUNFUREWA How can Nigerian public officials defend the indefensible without being ashamed? It requires a careful blend of statistical obfuscation, semantics, former senator Patrick Obahiagbon-style linguistic gymnastics, and an unwavering belief that the Nigerian people are either too gullible or too preoc…

…overall, the impact on the lives of majority of Nigerians – mine included — has been undeniably devastating. The President and all his well-paid spokesmen cannot convince me that my family and I are better off today than in May 29, 2023 – when my bank account tells a different story. The government’s falsehood, and tha…

…the world,” Alausa said. He explained that the Federal Government had aggressively expanded admissions into health-related programmes to bridge long-standing shortages of healthcare workers. According to him, annual enrolment into nursing schools has risen from about 20,000 students before the current administration as…