By Enitan Abdultawab Social commentator and advocate Segun Awosanya, popularly known as Segalink, has dismissed concerns that the creation of state police would hand governors unprecedented powers, arguing that state chief executives already exercise significant influence over policing in their states. Responding to fears that governors could abuse a state police system, Segalink, while appearing…
By Boluwaji Obahopo LOKOJA — Seven persons have been confirmed dead, while three others sustained injuries in a road accident along the Okene–Osara–Lokoja Highway in Kogi State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the crash occurred when a commercial Siena bus travelling from Auchi in Edo State to Abuja collided with a stationary heavy-duty…
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) on Monday, officially launched a week-long study tour for the Board of the Industrial Injuries Compensation Fund from the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) of The Gambia. The study tour was declared open by the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye,…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday visited former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye. Announcing this via his X handle, Melaye said Amaechi was on a courtesy visit to his house in Abuja. He wrote: “Governor Rotimi Ameachi on a courtesy visit to SDM today. Arise and Shine.” However, as…
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN) has commended President Bola Tinubu for authorising the payment of over N39 billion to clear inherited Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pension obligations, with the settlement of 35 months of arrears for 9,675 former NITEL/MTEL pensioners constituting the largest single…
Zalli Abdullahi has terminated his contract with Katsina United by mutual consent, DAILY POST reports. Abdullahi ended his spell with the Chanji Boys after an impressive 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. He made 29 NPFL appearances for Katsina United during the season. Rangers, Rivers United and Kano Pillars are reportedly tracking the goalkeeper…
Gianni Infantino said Monday he told Donald Trump that FIFA’s disciplinary body was independent when the president rang him about reviewing US World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s red card. “I explained that there was an ongoing legal process involving FIFA’s independent judicial bodies and that the case would be decided in due course by the…
The FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers are underway, with Nigeria’s D’Tigers making a strong start in their quest for a place at the 2027 tournament in Doha, Qatar. The Nigerian men’s basketball team opened the qualifying window with three consecutive victories, strengthening their hopes of securing one of Africa’s coveted spots at the global…
Former France defender, Frank Lebouef, has criticized Paraguay for their performance during the 1-0 loss to Les Bleus in the Round of 16 of the 2026 tournament on Saturday in Philadelphia. Didier Deschamps’ team controlled the game with 76% possession and registered ten times more shots than La Albiroja, with five shots on target compared…
By Kingsley Omonobi PORT HARCOURT — Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger collaboration among African armies to tackle terrorism, insurgency and other transnational security threats confronting the continent. Shaibu made the call on Sunday at the Third African Land Forces Forum, held in Port Harcourt as part of…
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