It would have been better Tinubu didn’t visit Benue – Farotimi
Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has claimed it would have been better if President Bola Tinubu had not visited Benue State than to visit the state and remain unfeeling towards the plight of its people. Farotimi stated that the only person who said anything of note during the president’s visit to Benue was […]
Premier League 2025/2026 opening day fixtures released
The Premier League this morning published the fixture list for the 2025/2026 season. Manchester United will host Arsenal in what will be a blockbuster start to the new campaign. The Red Devils will be looking to start strong after finishing 15th last term, while the Gunners hope that they finally win the title after ending […]
Kwara Farmers Receive 1.3M Seedlings to Boost Food Security and Reforestation
In a major boost to food security and environmental sustainability, more than 46,550 smallholder farmers in Kwara State have received over 1.3 million fast-growing and income-generating tree seedlings. The distribution was flagged off during a ceremony at Morafa Nursery, Onikpako Village near Jebba, as part of One Acre Fund Nigeria’s efforts to support the federal […]
INEC rejects PDP’s 100 NEC meeting notice, gives reason
The notice by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on its upcoming 100th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting has been rejected by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. INEC cited refusal to adhere to procedure as reason for its rejection. In a letter dated June 13, 2025 and addressed to the PDP National Chairman, INEC said […]
Make infrastructure a top priority – Obasanjo tells govs
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerian governors to give greater attention to infrastructure, describing it as a driving force for economic development and improved quality of life. Obasanjo made the remark yesterday while commissioning the newly reconstructed Zanna Road in the Government Reservation Area, GRA, of Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. The project […]
Sergio Ramos picks player to win award
Kylian Mbappé’s former teammate at Paris Saint-Germain, Sergio Ramos, has backed the Real Madrid forward to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Ramos admitted that even though Mbappé did not win major titles this season, he deserves to take the award home. The two players spent two years together at the Parc des Princes between […]
Governor AbdulRazaq Pays Homage to Emir After Hajj
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, has paid homage to the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, following his return from the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The Governor’s visit to the Emir’s palace yesterday marked his first public engagement upon arriving in Ilorin, underscoring the deep respect and traditional reverence he […]
Benue bloodshed a national disgrace – Labour Party
The Labour Party has condemned the recent mass killings in Benue State, calling for immediate deployment of security personnel to protect vulnerable communities across Nigeria’s North Central region. Describing the attacks as “a fresh wave of senseless killings,” the party’s National Caretaker Committee, chaired by Senator Nenadi Usman, urged a full-scale investigation and swift prosecution […]
UN Chief condemns Benue attacks
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the attacks perpetrated over the weekend in Benue, North Central Nigeria, in which scores of civilians were killed. Guterres said those responsible for the violence should be apprehended. According to news reports, dozens of people were killed while they slept, and several displaced, following brutal attacks on the village […]
Super Eagles don’t need foreign coach – Oliseh
An ex-captain of the Nigerian national team, Sunday Oliseh, has again kicked against the trend of appointing foreign head coaches. According to Oliseh, competent indigenous coaches are being unfairly overlooked. The former Juventus and Borussia Dortmund midfielder made these comments while speaking on a television sport show yesterday. His remarks come as the Super Eagles […]
