CGC Volleyball League Kicks Off with Thrilling Comebacks
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The opening day of the third phase of the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League delivered thrilling contests in Abuja, with Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Police, and CNS Spikers among the teams making strong statements in both the men’s and women’s categories. In the men’s division, defending contenders Nigeria Customs Service recovered from […]
Ugochinyere Pushes NJC Probe of Deregistration Ruling
By Oluwakemi Kindness National Leader of the Action Peoples Party (APP), Ikenga Ugochinyere, has rejected a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of five political parties, describing the ruling as a threat to democracy and the rule of law. Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja had ordered the deregistration of […]
Reps Approve Extension of 2025 Capital Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has passed a bill seeking to extend the implementation period for the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act by an additional three months, shifting the deadline from June 30 to September 30, 2026. The bill, which amends the 2025 Appropriation Act, was presented during an emergency plenary […]
FCT Police Rescue Woman After 16 Months in Captivity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi, has confirmed the rescue of a 36-year-old woman, Grace Annie-Koko, who was allegedly held in chains by her brother for over one year and four months in Abuja. Sanusi made this known on Monday during a news briefing at the FCT Police Command Headquarters, […]
Oshiomhole’s Claims on Obi’s Security Record Are False – Ogene
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in the House of Representatives, Rep. Afam Victor-Ogene, has strongly dismissed comments by former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, comparing the security performance of the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Anambra State with his own record in Edo State. Ogene in […]
Haiti Gang Violence Leaves 2,300 Dead, U.N Warns
By Oluwakemi Kindness Gang violence has claimed at least 2,300 lives in Haiti since the beginning of 2026, with nearly 100 people kidnapped, according to the United Nations. Speaking at the opening of the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, said the Caribbean […]
EU Hails US-Iran Deal to End Conflict
By Oluwakemi Kindness European Council President, Antonio Costa has welcomed the reported agreement between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, describing it as a positive step toward regional stability and lasting peace. In a post on X on Monday, Costa said he looked forward to an end […]
UK to Ban Social Media Access for Under-16s
By Zainab Bakare British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, saying the sites are harming young people’s wellbeing and exposing them to dangerous content. Speaking on Monday, Starmer said the government would introduce legislation to prohibit under-16s from using major social […]
YellowGreens Unveil 16-Man Squad for Namibia Tri-Series
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has announced a 16-man squad for the YellowGreens’ upcoming tour of Namibia, where they will compete in a T20 and 50-over Tri-Series against hosts Namibia and Hong Kong China. The team, led by captain Sulaimon Runsewe, departed Nigeria today as preparations intensify for a crucial international assignment […]
FIFAWC: Germany Hit Seven, Sweden Five in Explosive Start
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Germany and Sweden made emphatic statements in their FIFA World Cup opening matches with dominant victories, while Ivory Coast and Japan grabbed crucial results in dramatic Group E and Group F encounters. In Group E, Germany underlined their title ambitions by thrashing tournament debutants Curaçao 7-1. Felix Nmecha opened the scoring before […]