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Illegal miners operating in Gangtu village, in Bali Local Government Council of Taraba State, have once again fled their mining site ahead of a raid by the Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force. The task force, led by Chairman Jamu Emmanuel Lyon, said the repeated abandonment of mining locations by suspected illegal miners shows that sustained surveillance […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday described his decision to choose former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in the 1999 presidential election as the greatest mistake of his political career. Obasanjo made the remark in Lagos during a fireside chat with Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, at the unveiling of the […]
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has uncovered a criminal syndicate allegedly involved in the production and circulation of fake diplomatic and official government number plates, which criminals use to evade security checkpoints and gain unauthorised access to restricted areas. The command said the illegal practice had become a growing […]
By Bukola Olanrewaju A harrowing maritime crisis off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean has brought the critical importance of offshore telecommunications infrastructure into sharp focus.Out in the Atlantic Ocean, when both engines fail and three-storey walls of water threaten to swallow a vessel whole, the distance between life and death is measured in bar […]
By Benjamin Njoku Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described his decision to pick Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as running mate in the 1999 presidential election as the biggest mistake of his life. Obasanjo made the statement on Friday in Lagos during a fireside chat with maverick musician and activist Charly Boy. The event was held to […]
By Dayo Johnson AKURE — The leadership crisis in the Ondo State House of Assembly intensified on Friday as 24 of the 26 lawmakers reportedly declared support for the removal of Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, over allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of office. The lawmakers are accusing the Speaker of financial impropriety in […]
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation into the killing of Rev. Fr Samuel Opeyemi, a Catholic priest of St Paul Parish, Ayetoro Gbede, and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. Rev. Fr Opeyemi was reportedly hacked to death by yet-to-be-identified attackers, who later abandoned […]
The United Nations Secretary-General and foreign ministers from the UK, France and Spain have blamed the deadly wildfires engulfing Europe on climate change, using the disaster to renew calls for faster cuts to greenhouse gas emissions. António Guterres told journalists on Friday that the “climate crisis is in overdrive”, adding that global heat seen so […]
…says INEC will replace stolen PVCs By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, has charged traditional rulers in Osun State to call politicians to order with a view to ensuring peace before, during and after the August 15 governorship election. Speaking during a courtesy visit […]
By Innocent Anaba Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years’ imprisonment for money laundering offences. Sunmonu was prosecuted by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a two-count charge bordering on money laundering. […]
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, says the state government’s health programmes are focused on improving the wellbeing of vulnerable groups, particularly pregnant women and children under the age of five. He stated this on Friday during a joint mid-year review of the state’s Annual Operational Plan (AOP), where government officials and development […]
Getting married to a US citizen does not automatically mean a marriage will qualify for immigration purposes. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) generally determines whether a marriage is legally valid based on the law of the place where the marriage took place. In most cases, a valid marriage certificate serves as initial evidence […]
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has uncovered a criminal network involved in the production and circulation of fake diplomatic and official government number plates allegedly used by criminals to evade security checks and gain access to restricted locations. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing at the […]
By Omeiza Ajayi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the FCT Department of Development Control to demolish an illegal settlement close to Karon-Majigi in Kukwaba District, Abuja. Wike gave the order when he led security operatives to the settlement, a suspected criminal hideout, after the FCT Security Committee Meeting on […]
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressive Congress, APC, has rejected the new campaign fees released by the Abia State Structure for Signage and Advertising Agency, ABSSAA for the 2027 polls. ABSSAA had on Wednesday, fixed has presidential campaign fees at N200m, governorship campaign fees at N150m and N100m for senate. The agency also […]
FIFA has firmly denied reports suggesting it is planning to sell the FIFA World Cup to private investors, insisting that a proposed commercial initiative under consideration is intended to generate more funding for football development rather than relinquish control of the sport’s premier tournament. In a statement released on Friday, the world football governing body […]
Former Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu, has died after a prolonged illness. Aliyu, a respected elder statesman and former public servant from Yauri Local Government Area, passed away on Friday at a hospital in Sokoto. His death has drawn tributes from political leaders and residents, who remembered him for his years of dedicated service […]
Former All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, says the emergence of Sim Fubara as the state governor has been contentious from the beginning. Cole made this assertion on Friday on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’. He was speaking on Fubara’s return to the camp of FCT minister Nyesom Wike, and other issues in […]
Jessica Erobomhan Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) yesterday conducted the 2026 primary six placement test for 220,131 pupils seeking admission into Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) across 622 centres in Lagos State, with the board insisting that only candidates who meet the required standard will be promoted. The Chairman of LASUBEB, Dr. Hakeem […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says real estate developers are taking advantage of newly constructed road infrastructure, with building projects rapidly emerging along new road corridors across Abuja. Wike said this on Friday after inspecting the ongoing construction of the access road to the FCT Fire Service Station in […]
Former All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has lamented that political crisis between Governor Sim Fubara and FCT minister Nyesom Wike has set the state back by 20 years. Tonye made this remark on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’. He stressed the need for everyone to come together […]
A senior adviser to FIFA, Carlos Cordeiro, has resigned with immediate effect due to FIFA President, Gianni Infantino’s intentions to sell a portion of the World Cup. Cordeiro has stepped down from his role as senior adviser to Gianni Infantino, following contentious plans to sell shares of the World Cup. This week, FIFA has faced […]
The Benue State Police Command has arrested a suspected ammunition courier and recovered 115 rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition during a security operation in the state. The command disclosed the development in a statement issued by its spokesperson, CSP Udeme Edet, noting that the arrest followed a routine patrol by operatives who intercepted two men […]
A clergyman identified simply as Pastor Philibus has been reportedly killed while two members of his church were seriously injured by terrorists suspected to be Fulani militias in a fresh attack in Fubok village in Daffo district of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Conflict journalist, Masara Kim Usman, who confirmed the attack in […]
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says beneficiary institutions with delayed intervention projects will not be considered for new projects under the 2027 intervention cycle. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Public Affairs, TETFund, Abdulmumin Oniyangi. The Chairman […]
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Group Chief Legal Officer of Oando Plc, Efuntomi Akpeneye, has charged aspiring lawyers, particularly women seeking careers in the corporate world, to develop a strong understanding of business alongside legal expertise, stressing that the most effective legal advisers are those who can deliver commercially viable solutions. Akpeneye gave the advice […]
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says the event that led to the Asaba private jet incident was a breach of security.Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Keyamo said the pilot and the crew of the jet were being held for questioning at the Department of State Services, […]
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has expressed grave concern regarding the level of insecurity in Osun State as the August 15, 2026 governorship election approaches. He issued a caution to political leaders and their supporters as the Commission collaborated with the National Peace Committee (NPC), security agencies, traditional rulers, […]
The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has imposed N500,000 penalty on any student driving recklessly within and around its premises after completing final examinations. ESUT’s Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu, made the disclosure on Thursday while addressing members of the university community. Ugwu said that the measure was part of efforts to curb […]
Zamfara State Government had taken over over the Medical Centre of Ahmadu Bello University for rehabilitation and upgrade. The government took over the facility better known as Sickbay at a brief ceremony at the medical centre inside the Main Campus, ABU, Samaru, Zaria held Saturday, 25 July, 2026. The contract for the rehabilitation and upgrade […]
Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has inaugurated new appointees with a charge to public office holders to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability in the discharge of their duties. Their appointments was intended to strengthen governance and advancing equitable development across the state. The governor gave the […]
Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba The police in Delta State said that they arrested at least 22 suspects, made up of 19 men and three women, during raids on certain illegal drug spots in the southern and central parts of the state. Two minors, whose identities were undisclosed, were also rescued from the illicit drug dens […]
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has alleged that more than 60 Accord Party leaders were arrested and transferred to prisons in Abuja and Nasarawa despite the existence of federal and state courts in Osun. The governor made the allegation on Thursday at a peace summit in Osogbo ahead of the August 15 governorship election. According […]
The Accord Party has asked President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and other authorities to intervene over what it described as the harassment, intimidation and arrest of its members ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. The party also renewed its call for the removal of the Osun State Commissioner of […]
Armed bandits on Thursday attacked Lata Nna community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. In the fresh attack on the community, one person identified as Mohammed Abubakar Ndapkada was abducted by the daring bandits, raising renewed concerns over the worsening security situation in the area. The incident occurred between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., according […]
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has taken N500 million legal action against Carter Efe after he claimed that he had slept with her. DAILY POST reports that the fight between the two streamers started when Davido’s personal streamer, Davrel, claimed that Carter Efe told him that “Phyna is of no benefit.” She responded by […]
Anne Jellema is executive director of 350.org and David Hillman is director of Stamp Out Poverty. This coming week, as record-breaking heat has morphed into killer wildfires, major oil and gas companies will report their second-quarter earnings and are widely expected to announce profits that have doubled or even quadrupled in the last three months. […]
*Deploys 800 tractors, over 500,000 farmers supported James Emejo in Abuja Chief Executive Officer of TracTrac Mechanization Services Limited, Mr. Godson Ohuruogu, said the company has expanded its youth-driven agricultural mechanisation programme with the deployment of 282 three-wheeled tractors across Kaduna and Nasarawa States.The move aimed at boosting food production, creating rural jobs and widening […]
By Dayo Johnson Akure Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the release of N1.1 billion as a Special Intervention Fund to Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, to offset outstanding staff salaries and end the ongoing ASUU strike. The approval came hours after the Students’ Union issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the state government to […]
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that between ₦300 billion and ₦400 billion would be required to complete the long-stalled Millennium Tower project in Abuja, saying the cost is too heavy for the FCT Administration FCTA to bear alone. Wike, who spoke to journalists in Abuja […]
UEFA will boycott FIFA tournaments if Gianni Infantino goes ahead with his proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup This decision was taken at an emergency meeting of all UEFA’s 55 member associations this afternoon. Infantino has given football associations until September 19, to back his plan to sell off part of FIFA […]
The Accord party has warned that the harassment, arrest and detention of government officials and leaders of the political party in Osun State must stop, noting that the state is preparing for an election and not a for war. The party demanded the immediate release of its detained members and the removal of the Commissioner […]
A UN effort to keep the threatened 1.5C warming limit alive is exposing deep divisions over the future of fossil fuels, pitting climate-vulnerable nations seeking a faster move away from coal, oil and gas against major emerging economies and producers that oppose targeting particular energy sources. As countries weigh in on the “Belém Mission to […]
Newly-released internal documents from Shell suggest that a desire to avoid incurring the costs of shutting down its oil pipelines and cleaning up spills from them was part of the energy giant’s motivation in selling off its onshore oil assets in the Niger Delta. The company has been accused by campaigners of cutting and running […]
The spiking price of oil helped increase global sales of electric cars in the second quarter of 2026 despite total car sales falling, a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report shows. The IEA’s latest update on the market for electric cars said sales increased by 4% in the second quarter, after the war between the […]
Print article Share In recent days, prominent climate sceptics and rightwing commentators have shared charts on social media incorrectly implying that Europe is having its “quietest” year for wildfires in 2026. These include Dr Matthew Wielicki, a former University of Alabama geochemist and self-described “professor in exile”, who was recently appointed by the Trump administration […]
Print article Share The general public often underestimate support for climate action, while overestimating the real-world actions taken by other people to address the problem, according to new research. The study, published in Nature Climate Change, explores the differences between people’s support for climate change, their behaviour and their assumptions about other people’s behaviour. It […]
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), working alongside the Kwara State Forest Guards, local hunters and vigilantes, have killed three suspected bandits and rescued nine abducted victims during an intelligence-led operation in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The operation, which culminated in a fierce gun battle, was carried out in the […]
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Government has warned individuals encroaching on Development Centre lands and other government-owned properties in the state to desist or face legal action. The State Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Dr. Matthew Nwobasi, gave the warning during a meeting with coordinators of the 64 Development Centres in the state […]
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Members of the Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD), Ebonyi State chapter, on Thursday staged a peaceful protest in Abakaliki, demanding greater inclusion and improved welfare from the state government. The protesters called for monthly financial support, welfare assistance and the immediate assent to the Disability Bill recently passed […]