…that the region needed a strong Nigeria, while Nigeria also required a united and mobilised region to confront insecurity. On broader international relations, Fonbaustier described the France-Nigeria partnership as part of a wider strategic relationship between Europe and Africa, saying both continents were working tog…

…is expected to field a strong contingent in Glasgow, including world record holder Tobi Amusan, sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi, shot put star Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, para-powerlifting champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo and several other elite athletes competing across athletics, boxing, cycling, swimming, weightlifting a…

…Caroline Sunday, during a domestic dispute over allegations of infidelity in Eneka, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, reportedly began after the suspect confronted the deceased over claims that she was being unfaithful—an allegation she denied. According to residents, the disag…

…Department of State Services for more than a week. He was said to have switched off his mobile phones for about two days, making it difficult to locate him. It was further learnt that the DSS team later retreated, as members of the police Intelligence Response Team led by CSP Moses Lohor, moved into the state and conti…

… Raise alarm over widening global immunisation gapBy Chioma Obinna No fewer than 13.5 million infants missed all routine vaccines in 2025, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF warned that conflict, poverty and vaccine hesitancy are slowing global immunisation progress, leaving millions of children vulnera…

…of three AK-47 rifles with magazines, 36 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunitions, five mobile phones, two power banks, one red cross bag and one charger. "One suspected kidnapper was neutralized, while another was apprehended with serious gunshot injuries. ."Operations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the noto…

…cultists were operating in the area, shooting indiscriminately and robbing people of mobile phones and other valuables. According to him, the suspects allegedly invaded the Obele community at night, dispossessing residents of their belongings before encountering resistance from a group of metal scavengers. Sources told…

…that the committee would also help improve fiscal governance by advising on revenue mobilisation, expenditure quality, responsible borrowing and transparent financial reporting. The minister stressed that economic reforms could only succeed through effective coordination across government institutions, collaboration wi…

…st@bbed to d3ath on her way to morning Mass at St. Columba Catholic Church, Agbor-Obi on Monday, July 13, 2026. Esther and her husband, Joseph Emefiele, got married in June 2026. One Nduka Uhiere-Ebite, who claims to be a relative, confirmed the incident in a Facebook post. "Adaigbe Esther WAS K!LLED ON HER WAY TO MORN…

…assaulting a young child on May 6 in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. Cranmer used a mobile phone gifted to her by her former roommate, according to local publication Patch. The woman's former roommate, identified in court records as "Ms. P", reportedly discovered the unspeakable footage when Cranmer returned the phone a…

…bill and is now considering President Bola Tinubu’s proposal on the matter. It is also probing the CBN and NNPCL over unremitted operating surpluses. In politics, Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress have defended the party’s direct primaries after a court voided congresses led by Senator David Mark. PUNC…

…lover, Caroline Sunday, over infidelity accusation at Abraham Street, Eneka community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state on Saturday, July 11. Neighbors say the couple got into a heated argument that degenerated into a f!ght after the suspect confronted the deceased over claims she was che@ting on him. Du…

…a satisfactory timeline for the release of the funds, the retired personnel plan to mobilize a major protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance to bring the issue directly to the president's attention. by Linda Ikeji at 14/07/2026 1:08 PM | Share this Story

…her for severe dehydration, malnutrition, and pressure sores from the prolonged immobilization.Miraculously, her cat Phoebe also survived the nine days without food or water. Following her discharge from acute hospital care, Rivet was transferred to a rehabilitation facility in Waynesville to rebuild her strength. She…

…exercise, allows first-time voters to complete the entire registration process on their mobile phones, including biometric capture, without visiting an INEC office. The commission introduced the portal after extending the nationwide CVR exercise by two weeks, moving the deadline from July 10 to July 24, 2026, to allow…

…Today would have been alarmed by the depth of the hateful tirade unleashed against Peter Obi from a man whom many Nigerians, despite his repeated denials, still associate with the religious sect that helped to nurture the cancerous insecurity which has gradually but relentlessly brought this country to its knees. Befor…

…Burundi responded in the second singles through Ange Ishimwe, who defeated Success Ogunjobi 6-3, 6-3 to level the contest and send the tie into a decisive doubles rubber. Needing a victory to avoid an opening-day setback, Nigeria paired experienced Oyinlomo Quadre with Ogunjobi in the doubles, and the duo delivered. Th…

…before the court by aggrieved members of the ADC. Those behind the suit are Don Norman Obinna, Johnny Tovie Derek, Obah C. Ehigiator, Hon. Olona Yinka, Dr. Charles Idowu Omideji, Samuel Pam Gyang, and Obianyo Patrick, who told the court that they sued for themselves and on behalf of all State Chairmen and State Executi…

…was immature. The judgment arose from suit FHC/ABJ/CS/581/2026, instituted by Don Norman Obinna, Johnny Tovie Derek, Obah C. Ehigiator, Olona Yinka, Dr Charles Idowu Omideji, Samuel Pam Gyang and Obianyo Patrick on behalf of themselves and all ADC state chairmen and state executive committees. The plaintiffs challenged…

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…reached Bahadurgarh, where they arrested Tapiwa and Kenneth. The accused handed the mobile phones and SIM cards used in committing the cyber fraud. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 5:54 PM | Share this Story

…Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, has assumed a new role as the Commander of Police Mobile Force Squadron 31, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. Photographs circulating online on Monday showed Hundeyin in a commanding officer uniform leading a delegation on a courtesy visit earlier this month to the Chairman of Aniocha South Loca…

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Peter Obi reacts to reversal of WAEC and NECO fees hike Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, has reacted to the decision to suspend the proposed increase in West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, registration…

…20-year-old wife to d3ath. The incident occurred in the Angwan Yahaya area of Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area. The spokesperson for the command, SP Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday night, July 12, 2026 said Amodu confessed to committing the act out of anger after the deceased allegedly ref…