…with European football will also be crucial as Arsenal aim to retain their status as England's best team. The road to a successful title defence will be anything but straightforward, and consistency will once again be the key. With expectations higher than ever, Arsenal must navigate a demanding 38-game schedule if the…
…of the year 2026 so far. Tems has spent the first half of 2026 reinforcing her status as one of Africa's biggest global stars. From sold-out performances and prestigious award recognition to record-breaking chart achievements, the Nigerian singer-songwriter has put together a year few artists on the continent can match…
…sentenced eight offenders to community service for indiscriminate waste disposal. The suspects, six females and two males, were caught between the hours of 6:15 to 8:05 a.m on Friday, dumping waste on public roads at Isale- Igbein, Car-Wash and Abiola Way in the Abeokuta Magisterial District. Prosecuting the suspects o…
…Osogbo, counsel to the Osun State Government and the local government areas, Oluwabusola Oluwaniyi, requested police protection for officials elected in the February 22, 2025 local government election to enable them to resume office. However, the APC warned against any attempt to enforce the judgment while an appeal pr…
…the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Pochettino spoke to the media ahead of the USA’s match against Australia on Friday. The Argentine also insisted that he knows Scaloni’s coaching staff members very well. “Many of Argentina’s players are world champions from Qatar. The coach [Lionel Scaloni] is the best one at…
…while also cautioning against the spread of unverified information capable of causing panic or disrupting public order. The police reassured residents of Ekiti State of its commitment to the protection of lives and property and the conduct of a free, fair, credible and peaceful election. Ekiti Guber Poll: Police conclu…
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Apapa Area Command, has intercepted expired pharmaceutical products worth over ?12.7 billion and a large consignment of Cannabis Sativa (Indian hemp) weighing about 1.8 tonnes, in separate intelligence-led operations carried out in Lagos. The Command said the illegal goods were stopped…
…North East, Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, have repelled coordinated attacks launched by suspected ISWAP terrorists on military positions in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Military Information Officer of OPHK, Captain Mohammed Goni. The st…
…has listed billions of naira allegedly diverted by former governor of the state, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from the state treasury. Barrister Muhyi recently appeared in a video on social media, narrating how the former governor diverted the funds into a personal account without due process. When reached to confirm the sour…
…“Members of the public are further advised to disregard unverified messages capable of causing unnecessary panic and encouraged to obtain information only from official and credible sources. “Commander 14 Brigade Nigerian Army Brigadier General Ahmad Mansur Dikko assures the good people of Ohafia that adequate measures…
…They are among the most visible personal items people own, sitting alongside fashion, music, and digital content as tools through which individuals express their identities. This is particularly true for younger consumers, who increasingly view technology as an extension of their personality rather than merely a functi…
…According to the source, language barriers initially complicated the investigation because the woman was unable to communicate fluently in English, prompting officers to initially treat the matter as a genuine kidnapping incident. "The woman travelled from Cameroon to meet a man she had been communicating with online,…
…several locations, including Modibbo Adama University, Girei, Hayin Gada, the Federal Housing Estate, as well as other adjoining communities currently experiencing an extended power outage as a result of the incident. The affected facility, the 33kV Jambutu Feeder, is a key component of the local electricity distributi…
Justice Hawa Joseph Yilwa of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Halima Abdullahi to 40 years’ imprisonment for failing to report the terrorism activities of her son, Battujo, to the federal government and for aiding and abetting him in the crime. Mrs. Abdullahi, of Dungun Mu’aza in Sabuwa Local Government Ar…
…Island ports in Lagos State. According to the authority, the vessels are offloading various consignments, including bulk wheat, bulk salt, general cargo, fresh fish, containers, bulk sugar, petrol, bulk gas, diesel and bulk urea. An additional 46 vessels carrying petroleum products, food supplies and other goods are ex…
…appeared for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a suit filed by the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The suit, which is before Justice Salim Ibrahim, seeks an order of the court compelling INEC to recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led interim…
…two years respectively, were said to have been left at an uncompleted building in Wuro Hausa in Yola South Local Government Area of the state. The Command's Public Relations Officer, DSC Nyako Amidu Baba, who disclosed this during a press briefing with journalists in Yola, said the children were discovered crying in th…
All On, an impact investing company focused on expanding access to renewable energy solutions in Nigeria, has announced a USD1 million investment in Eja-Ice Nigeria Limited, a provider of solar-powered refrigeration and cold chain infrastructure. The investment will support Eja-Ice's manufacturing and operational scale…
…has affirmed its continued recognition of Nnamdi Kanu as the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The affirmation followed the dissolution of the 3rd Administration of IPOB’s Directorate of State, DOS, headed by Chika Edoziem. Kanu, who took the action on Wednesday, appointed Chris Nwaogu as the Head of the…
El-Kanemi Warriors captain, Zayyad Musa, has praised Katsina fans after his side booked a place in the 2026 President Federation Cup final. The Borno Army edged out Wikki Tourists 3-1 in the semi-final at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina on Wednesday. Musa insisted that that the home crowd played a key role in his…
…while between ages one to five, it can be as high as 35 per cent. This is very serious," he said. He explained that the state government has introduced several measures to reduce the burden of the disease and improve the lives of patients. According to him, a new multidisciplinary sickle cell centre has been establishe…
…10, 2026, in a forest near Iluke in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Justice Hauwa Joseph Yilwa handed down the sentences after both women pleaded guilty to Counts 2, 4 and 5 of the five-count terrorism-related charge brought against them by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation. Both wome…