…opportunities and government initiatives should extend from the state level to the wards. Speaking on the appointment of the aides, the governor said it was in recognition of the collective efforts of APC members towards the party’s electoral victory. “I want to say good morning to everybody and tell you that I love yo…

…14389?_r=1&_t=ZS-98lrQkuPcQu Popular Nigerian comedian Anita Asuoha, widely known as Real Warri Pikin, has cancelled her planned comedy show in Warri, Delta State, citing growing ethnic tensions and divisions surrounding the event. The comedian announced the cancellation in a statement shared on her Instagram page, exp…

…policy. The latest DMO figures show that Anambra’s domestic debt continued to move downward in the first quarter. Akwa Ibom also recorded a reduction. Its domestic debt stock fell from N84.85bn to N83.63bn, a decline of N1.22bn or 1.44 per cent. The development followed the state government’s debt-reduction drive. In M…

…as 39-year-old Timilehin Akinola, 46-year-old Ojo Peter and 35-year-old Ademola Akinware. Abutu stated that the suspects were arrested following credible intelligence regarding their presence at the ATM gallery of Wema Bank, Okesa Branch, Ado-Ekiti. The police spokesperson said, “Upon receipt of the information, RRS op…

…Jacarepagu Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday, August 8. It was heading towards some of the city's famous tourist landmarks when it crashed into dense forest near Vista Chinesa in the Alto da Boa Vista area of Rio. The Colombian family of six had been forced to split into two groups for the trip because the…

…in the state, acted on credible intelligence indicating the movement of the terrorists towards Ugwan Hassan village in Dandi LGA. The troops swiftly mobilised and laid a tactical ambush at a known crossing point near the village. According to the source, the troops made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with…

…reactions online after sharing her unusual experience at a water park in Ilorin, Kwara State. According to her, she visited the park after seeing several Ilorin influencers recommend the facility, expecting to have a fun day out. However, she was surprised to discover that staff were allegedly using a paint bucket to p…

…Morgan is not holding back her thoughts on activist VDM and his role in the ongoing war between Peter Okoye and his brother.The singer took to her Instagram page to lay into VDM, questioning his credibility and his handling of the high-profile sibling feud that has gripped the Nigerian music space.Reactions as Cynthia…

…The bandits, who were reportedly mobilised on motorcycles, were allegedly advancing towards communities in Kebbi State when the troops moved to intercept and repel them. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Olayinka Osoba, confirmed the development in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Mo…

…another mandate. “The 2027 general elections will be an opportunity for Nigerians to reward good governance with resounding support and to reject poor performance at the polls. This administration has earned the latter,” he said.

…36 league goalsKane joins an elite group of just three players ever to have won the award at least twice, alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano RonaldoBayern Munich president Herbert Hainer and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen both paid tribute to the England captain's record-breaking campaignPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a…

…Halilu said NASENI was deliberately moving its empowerment interventions beyond the award of certificates by equipping beneficiaries with practical skills and tools capable of translating into sustainable livelihoods. He said, “The initiative was designed to move empowerment beyond the presentation of certificates to p…

…and more by alliances, as nations seek firmer guarantees in times of crisisThe US-Israel war with Iran revealed the limits of informal ties, showing that only formal defence treaties ensure military backingFrom NATO to new regional pacts, the strength of alliances now shapes the balance of global powerPAY ATTENTION: Fi…

…want to talk, I don't want to talk,'" he said. Chalong claimed he followed Thongchai towards his vehicle before the confrontation escalated."When I pulled the gun out, I didn't intend to shoot him. But then [Thongchai's driver] pulled his gun out and pointed it at me, so I fired," he said. Thongchai, a retired police c…

…to the BSCPG Gwer East Command. They said they were on duty under the supervision of the Ward Commander, Mr. Tiletswen. The suspects alleged that earlier that morning, Mr. Tiletswen and one Mr. Ipker instructed them to invite the woman to their office regarding an unresolved issue. When she refused to comply, they said…

…development and opportunities would continue to flow from the state level down to the wards. “I want to say good morning to everybody and tell you that I love you all. I want to let you know that the party is our party. We don’t have any other party than APC. “Appointing 4,000 SAs is not an issue at all because we all…

…to build and strengthen its own regional mechanisms to handle crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide, reducing dependence on external institutions that many across the continent regard as politically compromised.Call for Reform and Regional ActionThe organisation urged the African Union to step up efforts to…

…just flashy shot-stopping. "I found Spain's Unai Simón very impressive, especially towards the final stages," Okoye said. "Not so much for making hundreds of saves, but for the way he remained inside the game, defending deep balls against France. For me, that was goalkeeping of the highest level." by Linda Ikeji at 10/…

…AFC governs the sport in Asia. Infantino apologised for his proposal to create FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a company to run the commercial and operational aspects of FIFA's tournaments, with an idea to sell off around 20% to private investors. But the letter has urged FIFA to hold an independent review into Infantin…

"Going forward, I won't be looking for trouble again - Singer 2Face Idibia says amidst marital crisis with wife Natasha Veteran singer 2Face Idibia (2Baba) has declared that he will no longer be "looking for trouble,"admitting that his recent experiences have given him more than he bargained for. The music icon made th…

…also corroborated that Osoba told her she had suffered three miscarriages despite being warned not to become pregnant five years after her surgery. She said the family later contacted the prophetess, whom Osoba intended to visit, but the woman reportedly asked them not to bring her to the church and promised to pick he…

…Jingir, in support of the continued adoption of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets, warning that religious rhetoric capable of deepening divisions could threaten Nigeria’s unity. Adeyanju, in a statement on Sunday, described Jingir’s remarks as divisive and capable of fuelling religious tension in the country. He said…

…who were rebooked on a flight the following day. According to data from Flight Aware, the new flight left Victoria Airport at 10.49pm local time on Friday and arrived in Toronto at 6.16am local time on Saturday morning. by Linda Ikeji at 10/08/2026 10:31 AM | Share this Story

Lagos government warns celebrities against patronising 'agberos' Lagos State Government has asked to celebrities, social media influencers and other members of the public to stop encouraging the activities of street urchins, better known as agberos.The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab…

…Cohen, David Robert Mitchell, Matt Jackson and Tommy Harper were also on hand alongside Warners film chiefs Pam Abdy and Michael DeLuca. The heavily pregnant actress bared her bump in classic blue denims with an ice-blue cape-style top featuring a dramatic, floor-grazing trail at the back. However, fans were not impres…