The Rt. Rev. Owen Nwokolo, Bishop of the Diocese on the Niger Anglican Communion, has cautioned that the proposed establishment of state police may be misused for political victimisation if systemic corruption is not urgently addressed. Nwokolo said this on Saturday in Abuja during an interactive session with journalists to mark his 59th birthday and […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa, in a move aimed at strengthening technical education and advancing Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. The approval was announced in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. […]

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State, Jonathan Vatsa, has criticised the reported decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election, warning that the party risks losing Christian support if it repeats the Muslim-Muslim ticket. In a statement issued in Minna […]

He wrote: "Earlier today, we visited the victims of the Oriire LGA kidnapping incident where they are receiving treatment in Ibadan. We will continue to provide the necessary support needed for their full recovery and reunite them with their families."

Norway striker Erling Haaland’s outstanding performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have inspired many parents in Peru to name their newborn children after him. According to Peru’s National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC), 468 children have been registered with the name Haaland, while 91 others were given the full name Erling Haaland. […]

Former Chelsea defender, Frank Leboeuf, has predicted Switzerland to beat Argentina 2-1 after extra-time at the World Cup. Argentina and Switzerland will clash in the World Cup quarter-final on Sunday. Both teams had defeated Egypt and Colombia in the Round of 16 stage. Speaking on ESPN FC, the former France International said, “I’m going to go […] World Cup 2026: ‘2-1 after extra-time’ – Leboeuf predicts winner of Argentina vs Switzerland

Kano Pillars Football Club has officially unveiled Daniel Ogunmodede as its new head coach ahead of the upcoming football season on Saturday. Ogunmodede, an experienced tactician, joins the Sai Masu Gida after guiding Remo Stars to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title.  He is also a member of the Super Eagles coaching crew, serving […]

  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed claims by the Presidency that he remained silent over the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, accusing presidential media aides of either failing to verify facts or deliberately ignoring his earlier statement on the development.   The Presidency, through the Special Adviser to President […]

A doctor at a private hospital in Sakarya, near Istanbul, lost his job this year after health officials found he had performed too many Caesarean sections. He was suspended for six months and ordered to retrain at a state-run hospital. Only after passing an exam at the end of that training will he be allowed to […]

China eradicated absolute poverty through carefully planned, phased and sustainable development policies tailored to local conditions, Deputy Director-General of the International Poverty Reduction Centre, Xi Lin, has said. Speaking during the ongoing Global Development Initiative Media Training Programme in Beijing, Lin said China’s poverty reduction strategy focused on developing local economies based on the unique […]

Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, is set to be featured on CNN African Voices in recognition of her remarkable contributions to education, women’s empowerment, healthcare, and community development. Renowned for blending the responsibilities of traditional royalty with modern leadership, she has become a leading voice for social impact, demonstrating that true […]

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Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for not commenting on the release of the Oriire school pupils and their teachers. In a post on his X account on Wednesday, Onanuga said it was almost 18 hours after the abductees regained their freedom and […]

He said the complianant reported that her 33-year-old son had allegedly been kidnapped by unknown persons while travelling to Igbara-Oke for work.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Ondo South Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, Barr. Isaacs Kekemeke, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies for the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State. Kekemeke’s position was contained in a statement he signed following the operation that […]

Seven more suspects, including an 80-year-old man, have been arrested by the Benue State Police Command over the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State chapter, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and another victim, Yakubu Isa. The victims were murdered on July 1 while returning from a […] The post Police Arrest 80-Year-Old, 6 Others Over Killing Of Benue MACBAN Chairman appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu, has called for collective action and stronger collaboration among government institutions, security agencies, academia, youths, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to address the growing challenges of drug abuse, youth vulnerability and electoral violence as Nigeria […] The post 2027: NSCDC Commandant seeks collective action against electoral violence, drug abuse appeared first on Tribune Online.