Tinubu, Northern Governors Mourn Zaria Travellers Killed in Plateau Attack
President Bola Tinubu and members of the Northern Governors’ Forum on Sunday joined grieving families and communities in mourning the 13 travellers from Zaria, Kaduna State, killed in a mob attack in Plateau State. The victims, including women and children, were among 31 members of the Basawa community in Zaria, Kaduna State, travelling in an […]
Tinubu Urges Swift Action on ECOWAS Standby Force
President Bola Tinubu has urged his West African colleagues on the need to urgently activate the ECOWAS Standby Force to deal with terrorism in the sub-region. The Nigerian leader expressed concern over the slow pace of its operation, stressing the need to move from concept to reality in the collective fight against terrorism. Tinubu raised […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Granted ₦50M Bail by Abuja Court
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. The bail was set at ₦50 million, with the requirement of one surety. The surety must reside in the FCT, possess verifiable integrity, and own landed property within the Abuja Municipal Area Council. READ ANOTHER STORY […]
Liverpool vs Bournemouth to Kick Off 2025/26 Premier League Season
The Premier League has released the fixture list for the 2025/2026 season and it kicks off with champions Liverpool facing Bournemouth at home in a blockbuster opening game. Elsewhere, Manchester United will host Arsenal , Manchester City travel to Wolves, and Chelsea welcome Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge. Thomas Frank’s first match as Tottenham boss […]
Chelsea’s Mudryk Charged Over Failed Drugs Test
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by the Football Association with violating anti-doping rules after failing a drugs test. Mudryk has not played for Chelsea since November 28, following his provisional suspension by the FA for an “adverse finding in a routine urine test”. The Ukraine international at the time said he was in […]
Trump Keeps World Guessing on U.S. Role in Israel’s Strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump kept the world guessing on Wednesday whether the U.S. will join Israel’s bombardment of Iranian nuclear and missile sites, as residents of Iran’s capital streamed out of the city on the sixth day of the air assault. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump declined to say if he had made […]
Benue Assembly Reinstates 6 Suspended Lawmakers
On Tuesday, the Benue State House of Assembly reinstated six out of the 13 lawmakers it suspended nearly three months ago. The six members were recalled during plenary after they submitted formal letters of apology and appealed for reinstatement. Their suspension had stemmed from a press conference they held in opposition to a House resolution […]
Elon Musk Posts Drug Test to Deny NYT Drug Use Claims
Elon Musk has shared recent drug test results to refute a New York Times report accusing him of using illicit drugs while advising former President Trump. The report claimed Musk regularly used substances like ketamine, ecstasy, cocaine, and psychedelic mushrooms during his political role and that his drug use increased alongside his influence and donations […]
Nigerian Priest Warns Against Passive Faith Amid Rising Insecurity
In response to rising insecurity in Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Angelo Chidi Unegbu advised communities under attack to reject pastors who tell them to solely depend on God for protection. Reacting to deadly attacks in Benue State that left over 200 dead, the priest warned that such preachers inadvertently aid aggressors by promoting passivity. He urged […]
Police Foil Cult Initiation in Anambra, Arrest Six Suspects
The Anambra State Police Command has disrupted a cult initiation ceremony in Nawfia, Njikoka LGA, arresting six suspects and recovering weapons and other incriminating items. According to a statement by Police Spokesman SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the June 15 raid was based on intelligence reports. Officers recovered a pump-action gun, live cartridges, cutlasses, a Lexus SUV, […]
