…Okoye as a devoted servant of God whose life was dedicated to faith, integrity and national transformation. Okoye, a former chaplain at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, died recently, drawing tributes from political, religious and public figures across the country. In a condolence message shared on his X handle on Thursd…
…visit any MTN store near you to upgrade your SIM to 4G.Your NIN. Providing your National Identification Number (NIN) is mandatory by law for registering and activating your SIM.A valid government-issued ID. Acceptable forms include a driver's licence, voter's card, national ID card, NIN slip, or international passport.…
…raiding a school in Kogi State and abducting the principal, an official of the National Examination Council (NECO) and students. Another headline features the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, saying that safeguards will prevent governors from turning state police into their private army for pers…
…that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has disproved fears of religious marginalisation. Aliyu made the remarks during an appearance on ARISE Television’s The Morning Show on Thursday, following President Bola Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential…
…David Umahi, over the death of Miss Mary Habila. In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Onoh described the death of Habila as a tragic incident that deserves a thorough, transparent, and professional investigation by law enforcement agencies, warning against what he called attempts to exploi…
…in our place along our borders,” Katz said. His comments come days after US President Donald Trump asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pull Israeli forces out of Syria and Lebanon, according to US news outlet Axios. Citing a US official, Axios reported that Trump told Netanyahu the Israeli deployment was…
…Okonkwo clarified that he never mentioned Amaechi by name or objected to him personally, noting that Amaechi is himself Igbo by ethnicity. He said his concern was strictly about geopolitical balancing, given that the South-East has not produced a president or vice president since 1999. Okonkwo said he was satisfied aft…
…kidnappers’ camp and lived under trees before they were rescued. Hassan spoke with journalists in Ogbomoso on Wednesday shortly after he and other rescued pupils and teachers were released from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, where they had received medical treatment and psychological su…
…has defended the proposed State Police Bill, assuring Nigerians that adequate constitutional safeguards have been included to prevent governors and political actors from using state police as private security outfits.Abbas spoke on the issue on Wednesday, July 15 at the National Security Roundtable held as part of acti…
…"Jessica," was later positively identified as Esther Tango, a 41-year-old Nigerian national, following intensive investigations by detectives. "Police in West Coast have arrested Audu Williams, a 35-year-old Nigerian national, in connection with the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Esther Tango, whose body was discove…
…responding to cases of sexual violence.So for me, her parents failed her But I will personally follow up on this matter to ensure that the family of Favour gets full justice.No life should be cut short in such a manner, and there can be no justification for any form of sexual violence.Odogwu of Asaba should, by no mean…
Leandro Trossard joins Besiktas from Arsenal in a £15.3m deal Leandro Trossard has completed a permanent transfer from Arsenal to Besiktas. The 31-year-old spent three-and-a-half years with the Gunners after joining the club from Brighton in January 2023. The Belgian forward has signed a three-year contract with Besikt…
…mentioned that the command received a distress call on June 27, 2026, from the Divisional Police Officer of Ohaozara Division, reporting a medical emergency involving the deceased and requesting his presence at the David Umahi Federal Teaching Hospital, Uburu. "On arrival, the DPO was informed by hospital authorities t…
…mutual consent in February.Mohammed Lawal has now offered insight into the player's personal struggle and how it affected his game. Speaking with ESPN, Lawal said: "It has been very difficult for Stanley. People don't always know what is going on with these players. 'They only see them on the field. They know them as f…
…morning, Uche said she understands how everyone has an opinion to share about her personal life, but in actual sense, no one knows the full details of what transpired between her and Bobby Marris, apart from the two of them.She said going forward, her priority is to raise her kids and find healing for herself. She aske…
Jordan Pickford prepared detailed notes on how to save penalties from Argentina’s players ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, but the goalkeeper never got to use them after his side lost 2-1 in normal time. The notes, taped to Pickford’s water bottle, were discovered by Argentina’s players, including Li…
…drivers and motor boys. In all, six people lost their lives in the incident," security analyst, Zagazola Makama disclosed. The affected trucks, bearing registration numbers from Jigawa State, Lagos State and the Federal Capital Territory, were destroyed in the inferno. The victims' remains were evacuated to the Genera…
…himself before Justice Nasiru Saminu at High Court No.11 He said a herbalist and traditional healer named Thomas, allegedly gave him some incense and instructed him to continue committing similar crimes as he had done previously. The suspect also absolved his co"'defendants, Isyaku Yakubu Chobe and Yakubu Dayyabu, of a…
…of the year, Yusuf said exchange-rate stability, moderating inflation, stronger external reserves, improved crude oil production and resilient financial markets have significantly reduced macroeconomic vulnerabilities and strengthened investor confidence. He noted that government revenues also improved on the back of h…
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, yesterday said headline inflation rate slowed Month-on-Month (MoM) by 0.02 percentage point to 15.91 percent in June 2026 from 15.93 percent in May. The decline is coming after a three consecutive months rise in headline inflation rate since March 2026. How…
…to underpin fears of disruptions to global crude supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell to $84.24 per barrel from Tuesday’s $84.94, but remained significantly above Sunday’s $76.01 as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept a sizable risk premium in the market. The latest price movement came as…
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer travels to Ukraine on Thursday for his final visit to the war-torn country before leaving office next week. Starmer, set to depart Downing Street on Monday, was to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the capital Kyiv, the British government said in a statement. The pr…
…has said. WHO disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday following the National Drug Use Summit, which brought together government officials, security agencies, development partners, civil society organisations and health experts to strengthen the country’s response to substance abuse. Drug abuse has remained a m…
…to 7 years imprisonment in Kano for advertising cannabis on social media The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command, has secured the conviction of a 28-year-old man who was found guilty of advertising cannabis for sale on social media. The Media and Advocacy Officer of the command, Sadiq Muhamm…
…receiving deliverance from Apostle Leo of Salvation at the Mountain of God International Ministry has gone viral on social media, sparking fresh conversations about the actor's well-being.The movie star has previously been spotted at different locations looking unkempt, raising concerns among fans about his mental heal…