Alfa Tsenya appointed as the Executive Secretary for Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board

Abdullahi Sule, the Nasarawa State Governor, has approved the appointment of Mr. Alfa Yusufu Tsenya as the new Executive Secretary of the Nasarawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board. Tsenya takes over from Mr. David Ayewa, whose tenure recently came to an end. The announcement was made yesterday in a statement signed by the Secretary to […]

FG, world leaders mourn 290 dead in India crash

FG, world leaders mourn 290 dead in India crash

President Bola Tinubu, joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and other world leaders to console the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, over the plane crash that claimed more than 200 lives. A London-bound Air India passenger aircraft carrying 242 people crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, India causing widespread […]

You’ll be great at Napoli – Denis advises Lookman to consider leaving Atalanta

Germán Denis, the Former Atalanta forward, has suggested to Ademola Lookman that he should consider leaving the club for Napoli this summer. Denis said  the Nigeria international would be a great fit for the Serie A champions. Lookman has been linked with a move away from Atalanta during this summer’s transfer window. Speaking about the […]

Democracy must bring real impact, not just elections

As Nigeria marks Democracy Day 2025, the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called for a redefinition of democracy—one that goes beyond the periodic exercise of voting to deliver concrete development, uphold justice, and protect the dignity of all citizens. Reflecting on the significance of June 12, Senator Natasha paid tribute to the late […]

Democratic governance has taken root despite ongoing challenge

Agbu Kefas, Governor of Taraba State has once again affirmed that democratic governance has taken root despite ongoing challenges. Emmanuel Bello, his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communications, released a statement on his behalf , in commemoration of Democracy Day, Governor Kefas saluted Nigerians, who he said have contributed to deepening the democratic experience. […]

Heavy security as protesters gather in Lagos for June 12 demonstration

Heavy security as protesters gather in Lagos for June 12 demonstration

A large number of police officers, including personnel from the Nigeria Police Force’s Area F Division, have been deployed on Thursday morning as protesters began to gather at the Ikeja Underbridge in Lagos to commemorate June 12 Democracy Day. The demonstrators, made up of civil society organisations and pro-democracy activists, assembled to express dissatisfaction with […]

Four players leave Chelsea

Chelsea have confirmed that four players will depart the club at the end of this month, when their current contracts expire on 30 June. The Premier League west London club disclosed this in a statement on their website on Sunday. The four players included Lucas Bergstrom, Dylan Williams, Eddie Beach and Luke Campbell. Bergstrom had […]

Bukola Saraki Sets Tone for Level Playing Field in PDP’s 2027 Campaign

Former Senate President and two-term Kwara State Governor, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has declared impartiality regarding candidates vying for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking at  Eid-el-Kabir celebration hosted at his Government Reservation Area (GRA) residence in Ilorin on Thursday, Dr. Saraki-who chairs PDP’s Way Forward Committee-stressed that […]

Cristiano Ronaldo confirms Al Nassr’s stay, to sign new deal

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to extend his stay with Saudi pro side Al Nassr and is even prepared to sign a new deal. According to Fabrizio Romano’s post on X today the Portuguese have dismissed rumours of leaving Al Nassr. Recall that the 40-year-old yesterday66  helped his national team to secure the Nation’s […]

Focus on insecurity, not 2027 elections – ACF to APC

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu’s administration to shift their attention from early political campaigns and focus on solving the worsening security and economic challenges facing Nigerians. This was contained in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba. The […]