…Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has debunked a viral report about him battling terminal illness. DAILY POST reports that the rumors gained traction on social media after a video showing the actor in a frail state went viral. The development sparked concern about his health status among colleagues and fans . Speaking ami…

A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brig-Gen Maharazu Tsiga, rtd, says bandits terrorising communities may be receiving backing from powerful individuals in government and other positions of authority. Tsiga made this statement at a press conference in Kaduna while speaking about late M…

…to voters in an attempt to influence the outcome of the election. Speaking with journalists shortly after voting, the ADC candidate alleged that several APC leaders, including local government officials, gathered at the polling unit with large sums of money for vote-buying purposes. He further claimed that his driver s…

…the state. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the operation was carried out by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) in collaboration with military personnel. The joint security team was said to have acted on credibl…

The National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Audu Titus Amba, has expressed concern over the growing wave of insecurity affecting schools across Nigeria, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to the future of education in the country. Speaking with journalists in Jalingo at the weekend, Amba s…

…wants to play with Messi. Future in MLS.” Casemiro is currently with the Brazilian national team at the 2026 World Cup. Transfer: Inter Miami confirm deal for ex-Man Utd midfielder Casemiro

Former England international, Jay Bothroyd, has insisted that Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is never going to be like Argentina captain Lionel Messi. Bothroyd wants Ronaldo to step away from Portugal’s FIFA World Cup starting XI, as he cannot deliver like his eternal rival, Messi. According to him, the 41-year-old…

…its obligations," the military command stated. The command further warned that additional measures could follow if hostilities persist, indicating that Tehran may escalate its response depending on developments in the region. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical maritime routes for global oil s…

…Anderson Akaliro, has appealed to the Abia State government to establish a functional fire service outstation in his Ohuhu constituency. His appeal followed the recent fire outbreak that destroyed a petrol station at Nkwoegwu, Ohuhu, when a petrol tanker exploded inside the facility while discharging its contents. In a…

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has raised concerns over the prolonged delay in the payment of upkeep allowances under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, warning that students across the country may embark on peaceful nationwide protests if the issue is not urgently addressed. The President…

…and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, of its full support as the Commission commences a national data verification exercise in the state. Governor Siminalayi Fubara gave the assurance on Friday night while hosting an RMAFC delegation at Government House, Port Harcourt. The delegation is in Rivers State to update information av…

…Command reiterates that the enforcement is a proactive security measure to prevent criminal elements from exploiting improperly registered vehicles or obscured identities to evade detection, and to ensure all vehicles meet legal standards. Ewah has directed officers to maintain, “professionalism, fairness, and strict a…

…no arrests had been announced as of the time of filing this report. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, anti-corruption agencies and civil society organisations had earlier warned against voter inducement and other forms of electoral malpractice ahead of the election. Watch video Ekiti Guber: Massive v…

…of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake to be decisive in confronting terrorists and criminal elements while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and respect for human rights. Colonel Appolonia Anele, acting Director of Army Public Relations, in a statement said the directive was given on Saturday, June 20, 20…

…“You can’t be kidnapping in my father’s land and expect me to keep quiet, I’m an original indigene of Igboho land. “You kidnapped a pregnant woman, and the person who brought the ransom, you killed him and killed the pregnant woman, for what? In Igboho? You people are not even afraid of me in my father’s land? “This sh…

Kris Boyd says Scotland cannot concede another early goal when they meet Brazil in their final Group C match at the World Cup on Wednesday after going behind after 70 seconds against Morocco.

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…and other non-oil industries by reducing transit times and expanding access to regional markets. The initiative also aligns with broader continental efforts to liberalise air transport through the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), an African Union-backed programme designed to remove barriers to air connectiv…

…camps, or unfamiliar towns where survival itself becomes a daily struggle. The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre's (IDMC) Global Report on Internal Displacement 2026 paints a sobering picture. During 2025 alone, the world recorded 62.2 million internal displacement movements, comprising 32.3 million movements tri…

…into law on June 12, 2023, providing the legal framework for the protection of personal data and privacy rights across the country. What you should know Earlier this year, Nairametrics reported that Nigeria's data protection sector has expanded into a N16.2 billion industry just two years after the introduction of form…

…added. Beyond the financial argument, Adebayo framed local hosting as a matter of national data sovereignty, which he said requires countries to take full responsibility for their data value chain, covering collection, management, storage and integrity assurance. "We cannot continue to outsource that to other jurisdict…

The naira ended the week weaker across foreign exchange (FX) market segments amid slowing market liquidity, despite Nigeria’s external reserves

Before now, Mr Fayose, despite remaining a PDP chieftain, openly broke ranks with his party's traditional stance to endorse APC's candidate and incumbent governor, Mr Oyebanji, for re-election.

…awards to entities controlled by his family without due process, then a full criminal and financial investigation must follow. When contacted, the ex- OGWAMA boss, Hunye, stated that his records in office are clear and verifiable, describing the petition as an effort to damage his reputation in the course of pursuing h…

…has been around for years, so one wonders why equipment deployed for such a crucial national assignment is still failing to perform optimally," he added. The former senator warned that if the pace of accreditation remained unchanged, many voters could abandon the process out of frustration. "If it takes 30 minutes per…