By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth League and Convener of the ‘Yayi Youth Vanguard’, Comrade Olamide Lawal, has dismissed suggestions that former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, poses any political threat to the ruling APC in …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested a Nigerian-American over an alleged cross-border vehicle import fraud involving more than $320,000 (about ?434.9 million). The agency said this in a statement on its website by its Media and Publicity unit on Friday. It said that the suspect was arrested…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced a 37-year-old man, Zakaria Garba, to death by hanging over his involvement in the 2014 Nyanya Motor Park bomb explosions. No fewer than 70 people were killed, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. Justice James Omotsoho, in a judgment delivered i…
The Police command in Kogi has debunked reports on social media, alleging that bandits attacked and abducted passengers on an 18-seater commercial bus, along the Kabba-Okene Road. In a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, said that no kidnapping or casualty occurred, a…
The fate of a 26-year-old pregnant woman, Olamide Azeez (not her real name), and her unborn baby remains uncertain due to her ignorance of genotype compatibility before pregnancy. Compounding her situation, Azeez, because of financial constraints, is relying on herbal concoctions provided by a traditional birth attenda…
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: The leadership dispute rocking the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took another turn on Friday as the Federal High Court in Sokoto adjourned proceedings in the matter to July 13, 2026, for substantive hearing after ruling on a series of interlocutory appl…
By Mary Agbabiaka Africa is home to some of the world’s most remarkable bridges, connecting cities, facilitating trade, and overcoming geographical barriers. Here is a countdown of the ten longest bridges on the continent, starting with the longest. 1. 6th October Bridge (Egypt) - 20.5 km The 6th October Bridge in Cair…
By Adegboyega Adeleye Portugal have insisted they are shutting out the growing criticism surrounding the team and captain Cristiano Ronaldo after their disappointing start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Reuters, defender Ruben Dias said the squad was treating the backlash following their 1-1 draw against Demo…
Algeria have lodged a complaint with FIFA over “refereeing injustice” in their opening World Cup loss to Argentina, particularly a tackle by Lionel Messi, an Algerian football federation source told AFP on Friday. Messi caught Algeria defender Aissa Mandi on the calf with a studs-up challenge from behind in the 30th mi…
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has granted six months extension to the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi. The six months extension was made public via a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. According to t…
– Police warn parties against lawlessness. By Shina Abubakar Osogbo A fresh crisis hits local government council secretariats across Osun State following attempts by members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and some elected officials under the platform to take over the administration of the third tier of governmen…
Brazilian star Neymar is “the first player in the world to be called up to the national side and be working remotely”, Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva joked on Friday. Neymar, Brazil’s record goalscorer with 79 goals, only returned to training with the squad at the World Cup in the United States this week af…
...Alleges Withdrawal Claim Orchestrated by APC, Party Impostors By Henry Umoru ABUJA - The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party has vowed to participate in Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election despite what it described as the refusal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (…
By Femi Bolaji Jalingo - The Taraba State Government has suspended all mining activities across the state following what it described as credible intelligence indicating security threats capable of undermining peace and stability. The directive was announced on Friday in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State…
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA - The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has given Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) under the Metro Area Command a two-week deadline to tackle robbery and other security challenges within the nation’s capital. The directive was disclosed…
"This disturbing act is a grave violation of the rights and dignity of a child. It must be condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians,"
The appointments follow the passing of the company's Board Chairman, Chief Michael Olumuyiwa Falomo, whose leadership and stewardship contributed significantly to the growth and governance of Reckitt Nigeria over several decades.
Officials say the platform is designed to improve transparency, reduce leakages and enable real-time monitoring of government revenues.
"Alex possessed that rare gift of connecting with people through his performances," the governor said.
"I want to encourage registered voters. They should come out and vote tomorrow. Nothing will happen to them. We are calling on registered voters to come out and exercise their civic responsibility peacefully."
Apart from the APC campaign which Mr Mbah attended in person, the governor also commissioned the Igbo-Eze South Local Government Secretariat Complex, redesigned and reconstructed by Mr Ukwueze's administration.
The Enugu State Commissioner for Health stated that the counterfeit tablets exhibited textural errors and poor quality packaging seals, raising serious concerns about their safety, quality, and effectiveness.
There are 2,445 polling units spread across the 177 wards in the 16 local government areas of the state.
He said the seizures were part of ongoing efforts to curb economic sabotage and protect consumers and the nation's overall health.
For perhaps the first time since Ekiti State was created in 1996, four former governors-Niyi Adebayo, Ayodele Fayose, Segun Oni and Kayode Fayemi-have publicly rallied behind the same governorship candidate.