15 Injured in Rotterdam Tram Collision
At least 15 people were injured, including one seriously, after two trams collided on Rotterdam’s Erasmus Bridge in the Netherlands on Wednesday. The crash occurred on the landmark bridge spanning the River Maas, a key transport route in the Dutch port city. Webcam footage showed one tram slamming into the rear of another, leaving both […]
Atiku Aide Claims Trump Was Briefed on Tinubu Records
Paul Ibe, spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has claimed that United States President Donald Trump has been informed about court documents relating to President Bola Tinubu’s alleged past legal records in the United States. In a post on his X account on Wednesday, Ibe alleged that a 60-page US Department of Justice file […]
UK Inflation Falls to 2.6% in June
Britain’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.6 percent in June, beating analysts’ expectations as lower petrol and diesel prices helped ease consumer costs, according to official figures released on Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.6 percent in the 12 months to June, down from 2.8 […]
Timi Frank Criticises Tinubu Over 2026 Budget Controversy
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the controversy surrounding the 2026 federal budget, alleging that recent developments have further weakened public confidence in the government. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Frank said the recurring controversies over budget allocations had raised […]
Kalu Denies ₦1bn Budget for Church Musical Instruments
The Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has dismissed reports claiming that ₦1 billion was allocated in the 2026 budget solely for the purchase of musical instruments for churches in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Deputy Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Levinus […]
UK-based Quranic Translator, Dr. Daud Awwal Visits EMIRATE 98.5 FM, Pledges Partnership
An Ilorin-born scholar and Quranic translator, Dr. Daud Awwal, has paid a courtesy visit to EMIRATE RADIO 98.5 FM, pledging to partner with the station to promote Islamic scholarship and cultural heritage of the Ilorin Emirate. The scholar is a UK-based journalist, researcher, author and public affairs analyst among other international accreditations and recognition. Dr. […]
NSCDC Kwara Handles 100 Gender-Based Violence Cases
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it handled more than 100 gender-related cases between January and June 2026, recording significant progress in tackling gender-based violence and protecting vulnerable persons across the state. Speaking during a media briefing at the command headquarters in Ilorin on Tuesday, State Commandant […]
Tinubu Appoints Fayose REA Board Chairman
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), months after publicly stating that he would not accept any position in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. President Bola Tinubu approved Fayose’s appointment on Monday as part of 26 appointments to the boards of 10 federal government […]
2Baba Dismisses Reunion Rumours With Annie
Legendary Nigerian singer 2Baba has dismissed speculation that he has reunited with his ex-wife, Annie Idibia, after a video of the pair dancing together resurfaced on social media. The clip, which recently went viral, sparked widespread reactions online, with many fans and some celebrities interpreting it as a sign that the former couple had reconciled […]
Benue Official Rescues Suspect From Mob Attack
The Benue State Governor’s Special Adviser on Internal Security, Dr. Joseph Har, rescued an alleged phone theft suspect from a mob attack in the High-Level area of Makurdi on Tuesday. The suspect, identified only as David, was reportedly caught after allegedly stealing a mobile phone and N200 from a salon on Ugbokolo Street. He was […]
