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…

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…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…

…when this too was abolished. The abolition of slavery involved Great Britain in enormous expenditure. She paid the sum of £20m, as compensation to Brit- ish slave owners for the emancipation of their slaves. The sum of £400,000 was paid to Spain for the right to search her ships for slaves. In addition to cancelling a…

…mowed down on the streets of Lagos, Ibadan and other cities across the country by the armoured tanks of the vile dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha? I propose that, just like we have a cenotaph for the "Unknown Soldier" whom we celebrate on January 15 every year, we should similarly erect a cenotaph for the "Unknown heroes of…

…him. "This is me. I am well and fine," he said in the video, directly countering the rumours that had sparked widespread concern among fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry. The actor also expressed frustration over what he described as a growing misuse of technology, particularly artificial intelligence, t…

…the script. Thankfully, she loved it, and the rest is history. Many viewers enjoy the humour in your productions. What drives your approach to comedy storytelling? I love to laugh, and I love seeing people happy and laughing. Besides, our country is very "sweet" right now, so I try to give my lovely viewers something t…

…terms. Now in her mid-40s, the actress seems to be approaching ageing with a blend of humour, gratitude and confidence. Her playful wish to remain young forever struck a chord with many fans who view her as a symbol of grace and timeless beauty.

…Abraham Olukunle Akinosun. For days, the burial ceremonies became more than moments of mourning, they transformed into a celebration of a life devoted to God, committed to service, and dedicated to advancing the work of Christ. Tributes and testimonies rented the air as ministers, church members, associates and admirer…

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…shareholders' equity to N11.84 billion and paying a cash dividend of N365.5 million, amounting to 50 kobo per share, despite a challenging business environment marked by inflationary pressures, rising operating costs, and foreign exchange volatility. The audited results show that total equity rose from N5.91 billion in…

…everyone who celebrated with us," they wrote. "Today is the grand finale as the most famous twins in African tourism say 'I Do'! Taiwo & Taiwo. Kehinde & Kehinde. All glory, honour, and adoration belong to God for making this day a reality," the post read. In another post celebrating their engagement, the couples wrote…

…the Champions League semi-finals. Real Madrid, who appointed Portuguese veteran Jose Mourinho as coach earlier in June, have made a spate of signings already this summer. Madrid brought in Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate on free transfers, and spent 55 million euros on Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella. After going tw…

…the ADC first produced its choice for the 2027 presidential election. While early rumours circulated about the pairing, party officials initially declined to give immediate confirmation, creating a gap that fueled speculation. ADC: Why Amaechi yet to be unveiled as running mate -Atiku's camp

…Markets in Agbonchia, Aleto and Alesa communities were closed, while security operatives mounted stop-and-search operations along the Trailer Park axis. The major contenders in the bye-election include Dr. Douglas Fabeke of the Action Alliance (AA), Osarosaka Ebenezer of the APC, Sam Barikpoa of the Labour Party, and O…

…might be reconsidering. A new Instagram photo of the duo has reignited marriage rumours. Both were dressed in matching traditional attire, with Liquorose leaning on Saga. She captioned the shot: "A look that speaks of Heritage and Pride." The image has since set social media buzzing. Fans wasted no time pushing the pai…

…by the forum's National Coordinator, General Benson, who said the group had unanimously agreed to support the President's second-term bid. According to the forum, which comprises stakeholders advocating peace, stability, and development in the Niger Delta region, it has closely observed the Tinubu administration and co…

…to her videographer and local media. The concert featured Ahmadi singing powerful, mournful songs to an empty audience, on a dimly-lit stage adorned solely with a large Persian carpet in the grounds of a traditional caravanserai complex. Ahmadi was backed by a pianist, drummer, guitarist and bassist. All the musicians…

…that amending the electoral law before the conclusion of the 2027 elections would amount to "changing the rules in the middle of a game," stressing that predictability and consistency remain critical to the credibility of the democratic process. As voting continued across the state, Bamidele expressed hope that the ent…