By Adeola Badru The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has raised serious concerns over the recent wave of kidnappings and violent crimes in the state, which the party said, has reinforced the urgency of a coordinated national conversation on state policing and sub-national security management. The opposition party blamed Governor Seyi Makinde for…
By Adegboyega Adeleye Neymar is a major doubt for Brazil’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a calf injury that could sideline him for up to three weeks. Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed on Thursday that scans revealed Neymar sustained a grade two muscle injury, ruling the 34-year-old out of…
…Says move may erode public trust in electoral body By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Movement for Credible Elections, MCE, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over its decision to appeal a recent judgment nullifying aspects of the Commission’s timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. The group warned that…
A violent windstorm, accompanied by heavy rainfall, has killed a woman and wreaked havoc across several communities in Obi Local Government Area of Benue State on Wednesday. The victim, yet to be identified, was a popular food vendor in Obarike, along the Ogore axis of Obi LGA. She lost her life after a giant tree collapsed…
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has predicted the outcome of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. Merson believes Arsenal can suffocate and hurt the French Ligue 1 champions in Budapest on Saturday evening. According to him, the Premier League champions will end up beating Luis Enrique’s side 1-0. In his column for Sportskeeda, Merson said,…
By Adegboyega Adeleye Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has said she understands why some young women engage in transactional relationships popularly known as “runs,” but advised them not to remain in that lifestyle permanently, stressing the importance of growth, dignity and self-worth beyond survival choices. The actress shared the advice during a recent episode of…
Netflix and other streaming services on Thursday criticised a German plan requiring platforms to reinvest a share of locally generated revenue as part of efforts to support domestic film production. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s cabinet approved a draft law Wednesday that would compel streamers to invest at least eight per cent of earnings generated in Germany…
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre, RULAAC, has called on the Abia State Government to urgently intervene in the prolonged detention and delayed trial of 12 indigenes of Okagwe Ohafia who have remained in custody since 2021. In an open letter to Governor Alex Otti, signed by its…
Nigerian televangelist and founder of Eternity Network International also known as KOINONIA , Apostle Joshua Selman, has stirred massive reactions on social media after drawing thousands of worshippers to the 21,000-capacity AO Arena in the United Kingdom for a revival conference. The two-day apostolic gathering, themed “Sound of Revival,” held on Wednesday and Thursday, witnessed an overwhelming turnout…
…aspirant vows to challenge primary result By Uko Etim UYO – Crisis has erupted within the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Akwa Ibom State after two governorship aspirants, Hon. Eyakekpono Obo and Sen John Udoedeghe, emerged from separate processes ahead of the 2027 elections. The development has thrown the party into internal turmoil, with both…
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