Police arrest 80-year-old man and 7 other suspects over k!lling of Benue MACBAN chairman The Benue State Police Command has announced the arrest of seven more suspects, including an 80-year-old man, in connection with the k!lling of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Be…
…abduct corpse of late FRSC commander and mourners, demand N450m ransom in Kogi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the remains of a late Deputy Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Augustine O. Ikwue, and the mourners accompanying his body to his hometown at Otukpo, Benue State. The vehi…
Peter Obi explains why he's suing Kenneth Okonkwo Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has vowed to withdraw from the 2027 election if any evidence presented by actor/politician, Kenneth Okonkwo proves him unfit to serve.Obi had filed a defamation suit against Okonkwo, who was rece…
…over allegations that wanted criminals are hiding inside the Osun State Government House. The command also insisted that legal procedures must be observed before the premises can be accessed. The command’s position follows comments by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, during a recent visit to Osun Stat…
…known as Baraka, has stated that actress Mosunmola Filani is rude and pompous. He made the claim in his latest interview with the African A-List podcast. When asked about his encounter with the actress, Baraka said “Mosun Filani was very rude, and pompous.” Narrating his ordeal with her, the actor accused Mosun Filani…
…security agencies, particularly the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, to sustain the ongoing momentum against criminal elements following the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The governor made the appeal while congratulating President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State Governor Seyi…
…time to eliminate Senegal. The 45-year-old coach was also set to begin a five-match suspension in September after being sanctioned for leading his players off the pitch in protest over a penalty awarded to Morocco during the Africa Cup of Nations final. Meanwhile, former France international Patrick Vieira has emerged…
The US military said Saturday it hit at least 140 targets in Iran in retaliation for an Iranian attack on another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. “U.S. forces hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets with precision munitions launched by land- and sea-based fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels,” th…
…why she believes she narrowly avoided being involved in the recent car crash involving music promoter Sam Larry. According to her, Sam Larry, whom she described as an old friend, informed her that he would be returning to Nigeria and said he would contact her once he arrived. She explained that although he did not foll…
…our family remains in mourning. 58 days after Michael Olugbade Oyedokun was taken from us, we are still waiting… not for a miracle, but for the opportunity to lay him to rest. Every day without his body is another day his wife cannot say goodbye. Another day his children have no grave to visit. Another day our family i…
…advice often given by social commentator Geh Geh. According to Suleman, Geh Geh offers useful advice, particularly for people who are still trying to improve their financial situation. However, he argued that the advice may not apply in the same way to individuals who have become financially successful. Using an exampl…
…financial resources to support themselves. She argued that many women stay because they either do not have a business or their source of income is not enough to sustain an independent life. The woman further claimed that if some married women were given enough money or a thriving business that generated substantial inc…
…system, stressing that they should never become victims of political interests. “I just want to beg us in this country. Whatever dirty politics we are all playing, whatever dirty games we’re doing, can we just leave these innocent children out of it? The children in this country are suffering enough,” he said. The acto…
…opportunity to examine the effectiveness of public institutions in preventing alleged abuse of government processes. The Federal Government has charged Adeyemi with offences including alleged forgery, impersonation and related crimes. The defendant has, however, denied the allegations and maintained that he would estab…
…Groups, CNG, Katsina State chapter, has urged the Katsina State Government to focus on tackling banditry rather than targeting critics, while demanding the immediate and unconditional release of public affairs analyst, Dr. Bashir Kurfi. The coalition made the call in a statement issued by its Katsina State Coordinator,…
…and participatory in governance. “The more you bring everybody together, the more we discuss it, the more we consult, the better result,” he said. Recall that Obi was among those that formed the opposition coalition under the umbrella of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in July 2025, and officially joined it on De…
A Nigerian mum reveals the different treatment her husband gives their daughter compared to her, as he carries their daughter’s bag. In a video shared online, the woman captured her husband at a gathering holding their daughter’s bag without showing any sign of complaint as he quietly observed the event. The sight prom…
…cautioned that if the clampdown on the opposition is not urgently checked, it could seriously diminish the integrity of the 2027 general elections. The group’s position came amid the recent alarm raised by the presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr. Peter Obi, over his safety and systematic frus…
…the penalty area beyond goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to restore his side’s lead. Switzerland pushed forward in search of another equaliser but left space at the back, allowing Lautaro Martinez to finish off a counter-attack late in the game to secure the victory. The result keeps Argentina’s hopes of retaining the World Cup…
Businesses across Nigeria are moving to integrate with the country’s e-invoicing framework as compliance requirements for large taxpayers take effect and medium taxpayers prepare to onboard later this year. Across the ecosystem, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), accredited platform providers, and technical partners ar…
…they had opened an investigation after the body of a 25-year-old man was found at a house in Schotschekloof, a suburb in central Cape Town, on Saturday morning. "The cause of Jayden's passing has not yet been confirmed, and I wish to appeal to members of the media and the public to exercise restraint and compassion, an…
Boko Haram uses AI to make bombs and plot operations A new report by The New York Times has revealed that Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters used artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and DeepSeek, to improve bomb-making techniques and enhance their…
By Lanre Basamta There are moments in the life of an industry when progress does not look like growth. It looks like a subtraction. It looks like pain. It looks like a sudden fall in numbers that once gave comfort to executives, investors, regulators, advertisers and the public. That is what happened to Nigeria’s telec…
• ‘Gbaja should be suspended, the Presidency cannot investigate itself’ By Gabriel Ewepu The controversy over alleged fake agency, Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, said to have been facilitated by Matthew Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed assistance from the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Fem…
…adage native to the Esan dialect. The proverb tells of a resourceful individual who once used nothing more than a single feather from an eagle to prepare a pot of soup. Intriguingly, the soup turned out to be exceptionally delicious and deeply satisfying. This folk wisdom prompts a compelling reflection: if a mere feat…