Death toll rises to 274 in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon
Israeli air strikes killed 274 people, including 21 children, in Lebanon on Monday, the Lebanese health minister said, in by far the deadliest cross-border escalation […]
Month: September 2024
The “owners” of Nigeria versus Jagaban Borgu, by Bolanle Bolawole
There is a shadowy group of powerful Nigerians once described as the “owners of Nigeria”. They can be counted on our fingertips – not more […]
Is centuries-old Hausa-Fulani marriage headed for divorce?
By Osmund Agbo Growing up, I have to admit that I harbored certain misconceptions about people living north of the River Niger. In my youthful […]
Maiwada: The big man and his PR strides at Customs
In a crowd, Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Abdullahi Aliyu Maiwada stands out—a towering figure whose presence commands attention. Tall and huge, he embodies a […]
Vice President Shettima lands in New York for 79th UNGA
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly. The Senior Special Assistant to the […]
OOU student explains why he murdered 18-year-old church member
A 23-year-old philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ayomide Adeleye, has revealed the chilling details behind the murder of an 18-year-old female church member, Christiana […]
Yobe faces blackout as vandals attack TCN tower
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have blown-off Tower No.T372 along Gombe-Damaturu-Maiduguri 330KVA transmission line. The blowing up of the tower on Saturday has thrown the two […]
Libya’s petrol price stands at N52 per litre amid global fuel hikes
Libya continues to offer the cheapest petrol in Africa, with the price of octane-95 gasoline (petrol) standing at 0.15 Libyan Dinar per litre, equivalent to […]
Edodecides2024: How Okpebholo reached Osadebe house
LAOLU AFOLABI For the All Progressives Congress candidate in the Edo State governorship election, Monday Okpebholo, the journey was fraught with anxiety. However, he ultimately […]
Osimhen commends Gala supporters following Fenerbahce clash victory
Victor Osimhen has hailed Galatasaray fans following their emphatic Turkish Super Lig Istanbul derby 3-1 at Fenerbahce on Saturday. Osimhen missed Galatasaray Wednesday’s win over Gaziantep […]
Brou secures Nigeria’s first-ever fencing medal, eyes 2028 Olympics
Nigeria made a remarkable entry on the global fencing scene during the weekend, thanks to the impressive performance of 16-year-old Inkosi Brou, who won the country’s […]
NDLEA nabs 80-year-old grandpa in drug bust, seizes N14.9bn in opioids
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says its operatives have arrested an 80-year-old grandfather, Aremu Shojobi, with 14 kilogrammes of cannabis. The Agency said that […]
Vice President Shettima heads to US for 79th UN General Assembly
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for the United States to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). A statement […]
Tensions rise in Edo as PDP demands fresh collation of votes
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has rejected the results of the state governorship election, so far announced by the Independent National […]
Legal proceedings intensify as UK prosecutors receive Al-Fayed abuse claims again
Britain’s criminal prosecution body said Sunday it had twice received evidence against the now-disgraced ex-Harrods boss Mohamed Al-Fayed, accused by multiple women of sexual assault […]