…to reports, the kidnappers initially demanded N300 million before reducing the amount to N150 million during negotiations. The incident further heightened tensions following allegations that a pregnant woman and a ransom bearer were killed despite efforts to secure the victims' freedom. The reported killings drew a str…

…having with their candidates since the return of democracy in 1999. As the politicians mount the podium once again ahead of the 2027 elections, Nigerians are set to have the same conversations again, especially with similar candidates and faces as they had in 2023, seeking their votes once more.

…to a more congenial, realistic, effective and workable configuration based on public clamour and demand? Please explain in detail because people say there is need for transparency and accountability in governance. To explain what? This country has been restructured geopolitically, by forms of government and economic re…

…the world, the organisation urged fans, friends, and family members to disregard the rumour entirely, saying the Fuji star remains healthy and appreciative of the goodwill shown towards him.

…2024. Profit Before Tax stood at approximately N12.264 billion, while Profit After Tax amounted to about N9,741,650 billion. Earnings Per Share increased to N7.20, up from N3.57 in the previous year, reflecting significant year-on-year growth and improved shareholder value.Top of Form Speaking at the Annual General Mee…

…who was hastily appointed to take over the World Cup campaign after predecessor Sabri Lamouchi was sacked in the wake of the Sweden drubbing. But Renard’s team never looked like threatening a technically superior Japanese side that were quickly into their trademark, smooth passing game. Daichi Kamada opened the scoring…

…side in the form of Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. The island is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Out of their 26-strong squad, managed by vastly experienced Dutch coach Dick Advocaat, 25 were born in the Netherlands, and many play their football there. The match started at a…

…background. Supporters argue that this wealth of experience has prepared him for the enormous responsibility of leading a diverse and complex nation like Nigeria. "Beyond experience, Wike has established a reputation as a leader who prioritizes performance and delivery. During his tenure as Governor of Rivers State, nu…

By Christopher Ameh BAUCHI - Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Deputy Governor of the state, Audu Sule Katagum, describing his passing as a great loss to Bauchi's political and traditional institutions. Katagum, the Wazirin Katagum, died on Saturday at Nizamiye Hos…

…added. Another misconception, according to Oritsejafor, is the belief that investment amounts paid under CBI programmes are retained by migration agents. She clarified that minimum investment thresholds are established by the governments of participating countries and that agents merely facilitate the application proce…

…Muhammadu Buhari formally accepted Abiola as the winner of the election and posthumously awarded him Nigeria's highest honour, the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic GCFR. It is instructive that former President Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) whose government could not conclude the June 12 election agreed some 3 decades…

…(formerly Twitter). “It has come to Client’s attention that certain unverified and anonymous social media pages have published claim alleging that our Client publicly announced the death of a close colleague on his official page. Our client has never announced the death of any colleague, friend, or associate on any of…

…I heard one of them tell the others, “arnen ya mutu” (the infidel is dead). Then they mounted their motorcycle and rode off. “When I was sure they had gone, I crawled into the bush where I hid for over five hours before I managed to find my way home. It was God and the survival instinct that saved me that night,” he st…

…state governorship election which took place across the state on Saturday. The state PDP mouthpiece also alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its members were seen trading votes. “Democracy in Nigeria is now reduced to trading of votes as against the electoral act. “What we have witnessed in Ekiti state…

…history as the first individual to receive a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth during a match. In light of the new FIFA regulations implemented for the tournament in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, the football governing body had stated that 'any player who covers their mouth in a confrontational…

…will release for them." Mrs. Alani expressed frustration over what she described as rumours complicating their situation. "I don't know why they are peddling this rumour to make it complicated for us. Please, we are just begging you. Don't play politics with our lives." She repeatedly appealed to Nigerians to share the…

Terrorists mount stiff resistance Source: Abductors trapped, security forces closing in By Adeola Badru 36 agonising days after gunmen swept through three schools in Oyo State and disappeared into the vast wilderness with dozens of pupils and teachers, the battle to secure their freedom has entered what security offici…

The convergence of indigenous knowledge systems and emerging technologies continues to redefine the boundaries of human creativity, spirituality,

…Los Blancos moved quickly to sign Cucurella upon the request of new manager, Jose Mourinho. The deal is worth a €55million (£47.5m) and €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons. Cucurella spent four years with Chelsea, during which he won the Club World Cup and Conference League. "You know, he's obviously an amazing player, one of the b…

…the claims. According to the group, if such allegations were established, they would amount to a grave violation of Nigeria's electoral laws and a dangerous threat to the credibility of the democratic process. "The circulation of these videos has generated widespread public concern and threatens to undermine confidence…

…10 p.m. on Friday and opened fire, killing the two victims and throwing residents into mourning. The deceased were identified as Mrs. Happiness Pam, 32, who was pregnant, and Daniel Luka, 24. Reacting to the incident, the Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM) condemned the killings, describing the attack as gruesome a…

…to it. He wished he was younger than 73 in 2015 when presidential fortune found him. He mourned the age disadvantage, because he knew the advantage of youthful agility, vigour and vitality. He was once young as a chiselled, ramrod army officer. He even had a chance at national leadership at just 41 years and 14 days, t…

…North that its "street kid factory" culture - what former First Lady Patience Jonathan famously termed the "born trowey" phenomenon - is incubating the very statistics for crime, banditry, and terrorism Nigeria cries over today. "Terrorism does not start with ideology. It starts with hopelessness," Dr Buhari wrote. "Bo…

…kidnap victims. This is a double-edged sword, so to speak. Here you are, seeking to mount pressure on the state and federal government to take all necessary steps to free the teachers and their students, and at the same time, you are riled by the closure of the schools in protest against the government. No sacrifice is…

…condition verges on apostasy. The verb border also takes the particle on and is synonymous with verge on: 1) His insensitivity borders on misanthropy. 2) The happy-go-lucky attitude borders on laziness. 3) Your attitude to your friend's success borders on jealousy. 4) The way he has been hiding information on the matte…