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“And as his genius was destitute of judgement, he attempted every art, except the important ones of war and government.” — Edward Gibbon on Emperor Gallienus Edward Gibbon judged him a most contemptible prince. The Roman Emperor Gallienus, son of the unfortunate Emperor Valerian, was said to have received with disturbing coldness the fate that befell […]
Last week ended on another note of triumph for the terrorists who are sworn to make life unlivable for Nigerians while the rest of the country mourns. We all came to the sad realization of the death in captivity of General Rabe Abubakar. He had been abducted with his wife about four weeks ago by terrorists […]
Nigeria is not at the FIFA World Cup 2026 holding in Mexico, Canada and the United States. This is already well known because failure cannot easily be assuaged with momentary exhilaration or euphoric response to a mundial that has already earned the status of the biggest footballing event ever, 48 national teams playing in three countries. […]
–Blasts trial judge, Lifu, over ‘judicial rascality’ –INEC backs stay of execution, opposition alleges plot to silence rivals —Olawepo-Hashim, Adebayo, Accord, CNPP, Ameh, Ajulo speak By Dayo Johnson, Regional Editor, South-West, Clifford Ndujihe, Dapo Akinrefon, Henry Umoru, Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Omeiza Ajayi, Luminous Jannamike & Florencemary Nwabueze LAGOS — The battle over deregistration of the African Democratic […]
The Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran will be signed on Friday at the Burgenstock resort in central Switzerland. A major point of the deal, according to Israel’s Channel 12, mandates the cessation of U.S.-Iran hostilities and the fighting affecting their allies, including Lebanon. Iran is expected not to develop or acquire nuclear weapons, with Tehran and Washington agreeing to address Iran’s stockpile of enriched […]
By Cynthia Alo The Federal Government has identified 470 gazetted and legally protected grazing reserves for the rehabilitation and resettlement of pastoralists, as part of efforts to end the era of cattle roaming the streets of Abuja, Lagos and other parts of the country. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, disclosed this on Arise News, […]
*3 senators’ names improperly included in Natasha’s suspension report— Oshiomhole *No signature was forged, Senate replies Oshiomhole By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Senate and one of its members, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, were at daggers’ drawn, yesterday, over committee report, which recommended suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months. While Oshiomhole alleged that the names […]
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has condemned a recent court judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties, warning that the decision could undermine Nigeria’s democracy and the credibility of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, James Ezema, the CNPP […]
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed confidence that Governor Biodun Oyebanji will win his election for a second term as Governor of Ekiti State at this Saturday polls. Akpabio made the remarks on Tuesday at the capital city of Ado-Ekiti during the grand finale of the Governorship campaign of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in the state. […]
By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA —The Itsekiri ethnic nationality has faulted what it called “misleading interpretations” by Ijaw and Urhobo groups of President Bola Tinubu’s intervention in lingering differences over Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, ward delineation in Warri federal constituency, Delta State. In a statement, yesterday by A. Mene, Secretary, Itsekiri Leaders of […]
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops fighting to rid the nation of terrorists and other criminal elements have rescued 388 kidnapped victims, arrested 31 terrorists and neutralized 10 terrorists in various encounters in the theatres of Operation in the last one week. Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations made this known on Tuesday while giving […]
By Adeola Badru Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that Oyo State “is not Chibok and will never be Chibok”, vowing that the pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area will be rescued safely, as social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), led a protest over rising insecurity and kidnappings […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s performance in office, telling Ekiti voters that the governor came into leadership fully prepared to serve the people. Speaking ahead of the June 20 governorship election, Tinubu urged residents to re-elect Oyebanji for a second term. The endorsement came on Tuesday at the All Progressives Congress mega rally in Ado-Ekiti. […]
Muslim clerics in Ogun State under the aegis of Progressive Muslim Cleric, PMC, have admonished the federal government to urgently tackle and uproot the insecurity threat currently facing the country. President of PMC, Abdul Wasiu Akinyemi, made the call on Tuesday in Abeokuta during a press conference held in commemoration of the 1448 Hegira celebration. The Islamic scholar […]
Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday. Williams made a sensational return to tennis last week when she won her first-round doubles match at Queen’s Club with partner Victoria Mboko. The […]
By Enitan Abdultawab Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa has explained why he posed with his head downwards in Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup photos. Bielsa brushed aside speculation surrounding his viral FIFA World Cup portrait, insisting there was no hidden message behind the unconventional photograph. The veteran Argentine tactician attracted attention after FIFA released official portraits […]
By Enitan Abdultawab Nigerian media personality and actor Denrele Edun has explained the reason behind his symbolic decision to “marry himself” as part of celebrations marking his 45th birthday. The flamboyant entertainer, born Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun, sparked reactions on social media after sharing a video in which he announced that he had tied the knot […]
Africa needs to urgently expand its fish-farming sector to meet its food needs, the head of the UN’s fisheries division said Tuesday, even as its latest report found record production levels globally. Fish and seafood is now a $184-billion trade, according to the State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report by the United Nations’ Food […]
Civil society organizations, CSOs, in Ogun State have condemned the multiple levies, overlapping regulatory requirements and duplication of registration process imposed by federal and state agencies in the state. The CSOs urged government to harmonise all regulations affecting their operations. They also called on the Ogun State government to eliminate policies that commercialize their operations […]
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has become one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after his stunning performance against Spain sparked an extraordinary surge in popularity on social media. The 40-year-old shot-stopper had just over 50,000 followers on Instagram before Cape Verde’s historic tournament opener against the European champions on Monday. Less […]
Pakistan has played a key role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the United States, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing a deal and “immediate and permanent” end to military operations this week. Pakistan signalled it will continue to lay the groundwork for further talks, with a signing ceremony scheduled in Switzerland on […]
Today, video content is reaching audiences on a variety of platforms and devices. Each platform will have a recommended video size that will be best for its platform. Manual adaptation may be time-consuming and resource-intensive. Content distribution and consistency are made easier with flexible formatting. Pippit makes this easier as it enables multiple video layouts […]
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has identified porous borders as a major factor fueling terrorism, arms trafficking, smuggling, human trafficking and irregular migration in Nigeria. Ribadu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of the 15th National Security Seminar organised by the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC), […]
US law enforcement disrupted a plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by US President Donald Trump and other top officials over the weekend, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday. “Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, […]
The Nigerian Senate has denied allegations by Adams Oshiomhole that some signatures were forged in the process that led to the suspension of Kogi Central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, described the claim as untrue, insisting that no senator’s signature was forged during the proceedings that culminated in Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six month suspension. […]
Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, and his wife, Anjy Luminee, have welcomed a baby boy, a development that has sparked mixed reactions on social media. DAILY POST reported that the couple announced the birth of their son on Tuesday, drawing congratulatory messages from colleagues, fans and well wishers. However, the announcement also […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran had spared his country from what he described as the Islamic republic’s threat of “nuclear annihilation”. In his first public remarks since the United States and Iran announced an agreement in the early hours of Monday to end the Middle […]
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Hany into an own goal. With the […]
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw insisted Monday that the controversy of January’s Africa Cup of Nations final was firmly a thing of the past as his side focus on the World Cup and their opening opponents, France. “I am not going to go back over the AFCON, that’s behind us. This is the World Cup. We […]
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Monday dismissed an application filed by a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouq, seeking to set aside the bench warrant and warrant of arrest earlier issued against her. The judge ruled that Farouq failed to provide a valid reason […]
The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) has announced the results of the outstanding Numan Local Government Area (LGA) election on Monday evening, declaring the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Zidon Nzanyopwa, as the winner. The electoral officer who supervised the Numan election, Sani Ahmed, said Nzanyopwa polled 19,174 votes, against the 5,676 received by […]
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have risen to 782, including 178 deaths, as the outbreak spreads to two additional health zones, authorities said. The latest situation report showed that 72 new confirmed cases, including 29 deaths, were recorded in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. The newly affected health […]
South Africa has intensified immigration enforcement nationwide, arresting more than 40,000 undocumented migrants this year as authorities tighten border controls and accelerate repatriations. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, disclosed this during a media briefing in Pretoria. Kubayi said intelligence-led operations were ongoing at land, sea and air ports of entry to […]
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Olatunji Disu, says the creation of the state police does not mean abolition of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Disu stated this while addressing personnel of the police force on Monday in Dutse, Jigawa. He said the clarification was imperative to address concerns among officers and men of the force […]
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has emphasised that traditional rulers have key roles to play in promoting peace, resolving conflicts and driving development across Northern Nigeria. The governor stated this while declaring open the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council (NTRC), held in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Monday. The […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on the Inspector General of Police to direct the state police command to withdraw security protection from the All Progressives Congress (APC)-aligned local government chairmen, following a ruling of the Federal High Court in Osogbo. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Monday, Governor Adeleke said the court had dismissed […]
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said he is still convinced La Roja will go far at the World Cup despite failing to break down debutants Cape Verde in a 0-0 draw to open their tournament. The European champions badly missed the spark of Lamine Yamal, who was deemed only fit enough for a second-half […]
The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks, ACAMB, on the 11th of June kicked off activities, marking its 30th anniversary celebration with a tree-planting exercise on Providence Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. In a statement by its spokesperson, Abiodun Coker, the initiative was part of the association’s efforts aimed at promoting environmental […]
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential ticket of Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi will defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Abdullahi described the Atiku-Amaechi ticket as a formidable team capable of […]
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo, of plotting to sacrifice its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to advance his ambition to become the Vice President of Nigeria in 2031. IPOB made the claim in a statement released by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, after Soludo attacked Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential […]
Israel’s defence minister said Monday that Israeli forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely, hours after the United States and Iran agreed to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are pursuing a clear policy under which the IDF will remain in the security zones in […]
Iran has executed at least 40 people, including 18 protesters, on “national security grounds” since the start of 2026, the United Nations said Monday. UN rights chief Volker Turk said he felt “deeply for the people in Iran, caught between war and cruel repression”. Since the start of the year, the Iranian authorities “have executed at […]
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the American military was facing a munitions stockpile shortage, saying on Sunday that it was a “manufactured story” peddled by the media. Hegseth’s comments came hours before the United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts, including Lebanon, […]
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has said that he is neither under investigation nor has any court ordered his arrest over alleged certificate forgery. In a statement on Monday, signed by his spokesperson, Robert Ngwu, the former minister described reports that his arrest has been ordered by a court as […]
Traditional rulers in Bendeghe Ekiem Community, Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State, have urged youths occupying disputed plots within the government-owned Cocoa Estate to obey a subsisting court order and immediately vacate the farms. The monarchs warned that continued occupation of the plots in defiance of the court’s directive could attract legal consequences […]
The South African government has expressed concern over the growing economic consequences of xenophobia allegations against the country, saying the backlash is affecting businesses and entertainers across Africa. South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said several South African artistes have lost performance opportunities on the continent, while businesses operating abroad are […]
Israeli figures across the political spectrum on Monday slammed the deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon, saying it would not protect their country’s security. Two far-right ministers insisted Israel was not bound by the deal, while a leading opposition contender in upcoming elections said it […]
The Police Command in Rivers has commenced a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles with covered, obscured, defaced, unauthorised or unregistered number plates. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, disclosed this on Monday in Port Harcourt. Agabe said the exercise followed a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, aimed at enhancing public safety and […]
Proceedings in a suit challenging the conduct of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing and Ardo-Kola/Karim-Lamido/Lau federal constituencies were on Monday stalled following the absence of the presiding judge, Justice Mashkur Salisu of the Federal High Court, Jalingo. The case was filed by Princess Leah Olusiyi Solomon and Job Julius who participated […]
The Federal Government, on Monday, began another batch of mass trial of suspected terrorists charged with terrorism-related offences in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the trial, which usually takes place at Kainji in Niger, was moved to the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja. The prosecution of the defendants is being […]