Police Recover N200m Stolen Rail Tracks, Arrest Three in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a railway vandalism syndicate and recovered stolen rail tracks valued at about N200 million during an operation in Surulere Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the arrests followed credible […]
Barau Praises Oluremi Tinubu’s Punctuality in Senate
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has commended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for what he described as her punctuality and commitment to legislative duties during her years in the Senate, saying dedication to public service attracts rewards. Barau made the remark on Tuesday during plenary while supporting a proposal that senators’ attendance be recorded at the […]
Fiorentina Submit Fresh Bid for Tolu Arokodare
Serie A side Fiorentina have made an improved offer to Wolverhampton Wanderers for Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare as they step up efforts to secure his signature. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Italian club’s latest proposal is a loan deal with an option to buy worth €22 million. Wolves had rejected Fiorentina’s initial offer […]
Tinubu Sent by God to Heal Nigeria — Umahi
Minister of Works Dave Umahi has said President Bola Tinubu was divinely chosen to restore Nigeria, citing ongoing infrastructure projects as evidence of the administration’s efforts to improve the country and create jobs. Umahi made the remarks on Tuesday while inspecting a road project in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. He said the improvements in road infrastructure […]
Macron to Visit Nigeria for State Visit
French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a state visit to Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen cooperation between both countries. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Abuja by the French Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Marc Fonbaustier, during celebrations marking France’s National Day. Fonbaustier said the visit comes two […]
Nigerian Priest Dies in US After Facing Return Order
A Nigerian Catholic priest serving in Massachusetts, the Reverend Benjamin Okwy Madu, has died by suicide days after being directed to leave the United States and return to Nigeria, where he had reportedly expressed fears for his safety. Rev. Madu, 54, died on July 2 at his residence in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, according to the Archdiocese […]
Police Arrest PFIPC DG After Court Issues Warrant
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director-General of the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for his arrest. According to TVC News, Adeyemi was taken into custody shortly after Justice Mohammed Umar ordered security agencies to […]
Akpabio Defends National Assembly, Urges Nigerians to Read Laws
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the performance of the 10th National Assembly, urging Nigerians to study legislation before criticising lawmakers. He said many of the criticisms directed at the legislature stem from a poor understanding of the lawmaking process. Speaking on Tuesday at the opening of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, […]
Moghalu Celebrates Soyinka at 92, Seeks Greater National Honour
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and former presidential candidate, Kingsley Moghalu, has described Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka as a national treasure deserving of greater recognition from Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday to mark Soyinka’s 92nd birthday, Moghalu praised the playwright, poet and public intellectual for his enduring contributions […]
Agbonlahor, Bent Urge Tuchel to Start Rashford
Former England internationals Gabby Agbonlahor and Darren Bent have urged manager Thomas Tuchel to include Marcus Rashford in England’s starting lineup for Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Speaking on talkSPORT, Agbonlahor suggested Rashford should start on the right wing ahead of Noni Madueke, arguing that England could exploit Argentina’s full-backs. He also recommended […]
