By Hadiza Yusuf The Kwankwasiyya Movement has said the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) has gone beyond the actions of one individual and has become a matter of public accountability that requires full explanation from the Federal Government. This was conta…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre has stirred fresh reactions after sharing an AI-generated image depicting First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, frying and selling akara, days after her remarks about small-scale businesses sparked widespread criticism. The image, posted on Friday, portrays the First Lady operatin…

…anniversary into a celebration of himself. On July Fourth, Trump will hold a campaign-style political rally on the National Mall in Washington, along with flyovers by military jets and what he has billed as the world's biggest fireworks display. For Trump - the billionaire former reality TV star who became the consumma…

By Dickson Omobola Emirates has become the first airline cargo carrier to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger to freighter converted aircraft. The aircraft (A6-EBK) will enter commercial service with a flight from Hong Kong to Dubai carrying over 100 tonnes of cargo. The converted Emirates Boeing 777-300ERSF offers…

A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday. The former Liverpool superstar and Egypt captain stepped up third in the shootout for his country and scored a “Panenka” as they beat Australia 4-2 on penal…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Presidency has told the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to unmask the internal criminal elements working with Prince Matthew Adeniyi to operate a fictitious presidential agency for prosecution. The Presidency alleged that there are in…

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By Dickson Omobola Nigeria's aviation space was enriched June 18, 2026, when dignitaries converged on Nesto Aviation Services, NESTAV, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, to join Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, for the official unveiling of two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG air…

By Godwin Oritse APM Terminals Nigeria has called for the country’s transition to sustainable transport to commence from the nation’s seaports, describing the ports as critical gateways for driving greener and more efficient logistics. The Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Westtar Kapito, made the call…

Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16. The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium and had eight shots on target but ended up with just Jhon Arias’s early goal to show for their superiority. Now they can look forward to a me…

Colombia 1 J Arias (14'14th minute) Ghana 0

…packages are usually very convenient and tasty. However, the consequences of such lifestyle - lack of energy, overweight, hunger and poor results of blood analysis are the results of this kind of addiction. The fact is that all dangerous products have some common characteristic trait - they are processed products. Prod…

The palace of the Ooni of Ife has denied claims by actor, James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, that he was conferred with a chieftaincy title by the monarch. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the Ooni's spokeperson, Moses Olafare, said he was aware that the actor received a car from the monarch but knew…

Argentina were given a huge scare before ending Cape Verde’s fairytale run as Lionel Messi netted his 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 win after extra-time to reach the last 16. Messi’s sublime control and finish for his seventh goal at this tournament in four games put the defending champions in command, but the Blue Shar…

By Akpokona Omafuaire The cries of residents across several communities in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State are becoming louder by the day. What started years ago as occasional disputes between farmers and herders has gradually evolved into a persistent security challenge that continues to threaten li…

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja For decades, Section 214 of Nigeria's 1999 Constitution contained one of the most consequential sentences in the country's federal architecture: that there shall be a police force for Nigeria, and that "no other police force shall be established for the Federation or any part thereof." That …

•Want Gbajabiamila to step aside pending investigation •Staff of disowned agency speak about Adeyemi, operations By Omeiza Ajayi More Nigerians yesterday expressed outrage over the scandal rocking the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC which the presidency claimed was fake but was …

By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja As political alignments ahead of the 2027 general election continue to shift, renewed attention has turned to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following a series of legal and political developments. In June, the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, stunned sections of the oppositi…

Ahead of his historic address to the House of Lords in London on Friday, Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has received a special recognition from the United States House of Representatives for his transformative leadership. Uzodimma, apart from the address at the House of Lords , would be receiving "African In…

By Golok Nanmwa, JOS Plateau State has long been regarded as one of Nigeria's richest solid mineral belts. From tin and columbite and other precious minerals, the state has attracted thousands of artisanal and commercial miners in search of economic opportunities. But beneath the promise of mineral wealth lies a growin…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inspected the ongoing construction of Justice Saidu Kawu Court House, expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of work done so far. Accompanied by the State's Chief Judge, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara, the Governor said the multistorey project is borne out of …

The younger brother of Super Eagles and Wrexham goalkeeper, Arthur Okonkwo, Brian, has signed a new two-year contract with EFL Championship side, West Bromwich Albion, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2028. Like Arthur, Brian began his football career at Arsenal's Hale End Academy, featuring for the Gunners …

The World Health Organisation has launched the world's first global database on the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections. This provides countries with a centralised platform to access standardised and quality-assured data to strengthen disease surveillance and improve public health responses. Announcing the in…

A man holding a Tibetan flag has died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Thursday in an apparent protest against Chinese rule over Tibet. Law enforcement responded to a 911 call at around 6:30 p.m. and observed a 52-year-old male with severe burns across his body, a New…

By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 11 suspected members of the outlawed Eiye Confraternity, all identified as students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, following a coordinated operation that thwarted an alleged planned attack within the university community. Th…