The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged his accusers to provide evidence that he misappropriated funds donated to the Labour Party during the 2023 general elections. Obi made the statement on Tuesday during an exclusive interview on Nevon Media hosted by Oseni Rufai. He was responding to allegations that […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnapp victims who were abducted by bandits around the same time with late Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar (retd.) and his wife. A statement by Katsina State Commisioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasur Muazu, said the victims were rescued during sustained military operations in areas […]
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has raised fresh concern over the rising incidence of drug abuse among young people, warning that the trend poses a growing threat to public health, security, and the future of the state’s youth population. The warning came on Tuesday in Ilorin, the state capital, at the Anti-Substance Abuse Programme […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, declared his preparedness to make any sacrifice, including risking his own life, to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted by gunmen in Oriire Local Council of the state. The governor made the declaration while addressing a group of peaceful protesters led by activist and social commentator, […]
The Chief Executive Officer of Telegram, Pavel Durov, has warned that government bans on social media for teenagers will not protect them but will rather expose them to greater online risks. Durov stated this on Tuesday, while reacting to a new law by the United Kingdom government that restricts teenagers under the age of 16 […]
Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid, the La Liga giants announced Wednesday. Silva had left Manchester City after nine trophy-laden years when the 31-year-old’s contract expired at the end of last season. His contract with Real Madrid runs until June 30, 2028. Silva made 459 appearances for City in […]
The Abia State Government has commenced the enforcement of its newly introduced centralised transport system in Umuahia, marking a major step in its efforts to improve orderliness, traffic management, and public transportation within the state capital. As part of the initiative, transport operators have begun a phased relocation to the newly established Nnenna Otti Bus […]
Replica World Cup shirts of several German players were temporarily unavailable due to a shortage of the letter “V” following high demand from fans, Adidas said Wednesday. The sportswear giant, which supplies kits for the German team, said supporters flocking to snap up shirts of Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav and Aleksandar Pavlovic had drained supplies […]
Iran twice battled back for a 2–2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war, politics and protests. The Iranian team’s very presence at the Los Angeles Stadium had long felt uncertain, after months of military conflict between their nation […]
The Kano State Government has inaugurated an 18-member committee to investigate the alleged diversion, theft and unauthorised sale of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food meant for the treatment of malnourished children across the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar, a copy […]
