State Police: Abbas Warns Against Abuse of Power by Governors
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has warned that the proposed State Police system must not become a political weapon in the hands of governors or powerful individuals. Speaking on Wednesday at the National Security Roundtable of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, Abbas said concerns over […]
Court Grants Ex-CCT Chairman Danladi Umar N100m Bail
By Oluwakemi Kindness A former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, has been granted N100 million bail by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. Justice Peter Kekemeke admitted Umar to bail with one surety in the same amount and ordered that the surety must own landed property backed by […]
Death Toll in Bangkok Pub Fire Rises to 32
By Oluwakemi Kindness The death toll from a deadly fire at a popular live music pub in Bangkok has risen to 32, after two more victims died from their injuries. The Erawan Emergency Medical Centre on Wednesday said 30 people remain hospitalized, including 15 receiving intensive care. Another 44 victims have been discharged. The fire […]
Nigeria Beat Namibia 3-0 at Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria continued their impressive run at the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III qualifiers in Botswana with a commanding 3-0 victory over Namibia on Tuesday, making it two wins from two in the competition. Team Nigeria, represented by Success Ogunjobi, Oyinlomo Quadre and Khadijat Mohammed, dominated the tie from start […]
Africa Zone 3 Volleyball Qualifiers: Nigeria Defeats Niger
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s volleyball team began their campaign at the 2026 African Nations Cup Zone 3 Qualifiers on a winning note after defeating Niger Republic 3-1 on Tuesday to boost their hopes of qualifying from the tournament. The Nigerians took the opening set 25-22 before Niger Republic fought back to level the contest […]
Spain Outclass France to Reach World Cup Final
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Spain booked their place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an impressive 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday, producing a composed and clinical performance to move within one win of lifting football’s biggest prize. Luis de la Fuente’s side took control of the semifinal from the opening exchanges […]
NILDS DG Backs Legislature Book for Academic Curriculum
By Jumoke Abubakar The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called for the inclusion of a newly published book on the Nigerian legislature in the curriculum of legislative studies across educational institutions in the country. Sulaiman made the recommendation while delivering a goodwill message at the […]
Trump Threatens Iran with New Strikes Unless Talks Resume
By Oluwakemi Kindness U.S President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iran’s bridges and power plants next week unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table, escalating tensions as both countries exchanged attacks for a fourth straight day. In an interview with Fox News, Trump warned that the US would strike key infrastructure if Iran refused […]
Strait of Hormuz Stays Shut Until US Ends Aggression – Iran
By Oluwakemi Kindness Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States ends what it calls its “acts of aggression”, raising fears of further disruption to global oil supplies. In a statement on Wednesday, the IRGC warned that other regional oil and gas export routes serving US […]
INEC Seeks More Funding Ahead of 2027 General Elections
By Zainab Bakare The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has called for increased funding, improved staff welfare and greater investment in electoral infrastructure ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan made the appeal in Abuja during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal […]