The police boss called on political parties, candidates, supporters, and the general public to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and to cooperate with security agencies to ensure a successful and violence-free governorship election in Osun State.

Messi had fired Argentina into the lead with a superb goal on 29 minutes, setting the reigning world champions on course for what most assumed would be a routine win. The post Argentina Survive Cape Verde Scare To Reach World Cup Last 16 appeared first on Channels Television.

    The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), , has expressed concern over the alleged worsening food insecurity in northern Nigeria, describing the situation as a major national challenge that requires urgent intervention.   Obi’s reaction followed reports by the United Nations World Food Programme indicating that more than 17 million people […]

Nigeria has formally joined the International Energy Agency (IEA) as an Association country, a move officials say will sharpen planning, attract capital and speed the country’s clean‑energy transition while boosting its role in global markets. Nigeria became the first OPEC member to join the IEA as an associate (Association) country, marking a notable shift in […]

He urged party faithful not to associate themselves with the planned event, warning that participation would amount to anti-party conduct.

First lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated two digital health facilities in Jigawa State. The facilities, Academic Healthcare Research Facility and Primary Healthcare Hospital, equipped with digital equipment for improving effective research and public healthcare service delivery in Jigawa State, were established by the National Information Technology Development Agency and FutureMap Foundation and eHealth Africa. […]

Mali has battled an insurgency since 2012, with groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State carrying out frequent attacks on military installations, government facilities and civilian communities.

Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to investing in the education of Niger Delta youths through its scholarship scheme to bridge the human capital development gap in the region. Otuaro spoke on Wednesday, when a delegation from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), United Kingdom, comprising […]

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has called on the Presidency to give a comprehensive explanation over the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying the issue has evolved beyond the actions of an individual and now represents a major test of transparency and accountability. In a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, […] The post PFIPC Scandal: Presidency Should Come Clean — Kwankwasiyya Movement appeared first on OsunDefender.

Operatives of the Kebbi Hisbah Board, under the Ministry of Religious Affairs, have arrested 25 youths in Argungu town for alleged involvement in immoral acts. The Director of Shariah of the Board, Sirajo Kamba, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. He said: […] The post Alleged immoral acts: Kebbi Hisbah arrests 25 youths in hotel raid appeared first on Tribune Online.

“I am confident that his second term at the WCO will further deepen international collaboration, promote secure and efficient global trade, and bring even greater honour to our country,” he said.

A man identified as Sunday Onome has confessed to selling the son of one of his close friends for N1.3 million, admitting that the payment encouraged him to remain in an alleged child trafficking ring that reportedly earned him N3.6 million before his arrest. Onome, who is from Ebonyi State, made the confession during interrogation […] The post I Sold My Friend’s Son For N1.3m — Suspected Child Trafficker appeared first on OsunDefender.

  The Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, Keith Heffern, has expressed admiration for Nigerian music stars Rema and Burna Boy, highlighting the global impact of Afrobeats.   Speaking during the U.S. 250th Independence Day Celebration, Heffern noted that he particularly enjoyed watching the artists perform during the FIFA World Cup events. He […]

With rising unemployment and growing demand for affordable snacks, many entrepreneurs are transforming simple pastries such as egg rolls, fish pies and small chops into profitable ventures, proving that modest start-up capital can be the recipe for business success. Rather than remain idle in the face of persistent unemployment, many young Nigerians are embracing the […]

Edafe said the operation covered Agbor metropolis, major highways, entry and exit points, as well as border communities between Delta and Edo States.

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has called for a comprehensive investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying the issue has gone beyond the actions of any individual and now raises fundamental questions about public accountability. In a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, Habibu Sale Mohammed, the movement described […]

Manchester United have reportedly revived their interest in Nigeria captain Wilfred Ndidi as they step up the search for a replacement for Casemiro, although they face competition from newly promoted Hull City and several Saudi Pro League clubs for the midfielder’s signature. Casemiro left Old Trafford at the end of last season following the expiry […]

Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper Vozinha has become one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with his heroic performances fueling a staggering surge in his social media following. Before the tournament debutants played their first match on football’s biggest stage, Vozinha’s Instagram account had 437 posts, roughly 46,000 followers, and was following […]

Says ex-members expelled over financial impropriety, anti-party activities behind move By Anayo Okoli The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ebonyi State has distanced itself from a purported endorsement of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, Chief Ifeanyi Odii, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The party insisted that it remains committed to fielding and […] The post Ebonyi NDC denies endorsing PDP governorship aspirant for 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lionel Messi remains the leading top scorer at the ongoing FIFA World Cup as the competition enters the Round of 16 stage, with the Argentina captain holding a one-goal advantage over France’s Kylian Mbappe. Messi has seven goals to his name at the tournament after scoring in Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the […]

The Nigerian naira remained relatively stable against the United States dollar in the parallel foreign exchange market on Saturday, July 4, 2026, as the black market exchange rate hovered around ₦1,400 to the dollar. Checks across currency trading platforms showed that the dollar exchanged at an average buying rate of ₦1,385 and a selling rate […] The post Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, July 4, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.