New York Jails Man For Five Years for Abusing Corpse
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A New York court has sentenced 44-year-old Felix Rojas to five years in prison for sexually abusing the body of a deceased man aboard a Manhattan subway train. Rojas received the sentence on Wednesday after pleading guilty to the offence involving 37-year-old Jorge Gonzalez, who died after losing consciousness on an R […]
Hegseth Urges NATO Allies to Boost Defence Spending
By Zainab Bakare United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has commended NATO allies for increasing their defence spending but insisted that several member states must do more to meet the alliance’s commitments. Speaking ahead of a meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels on Thursday, Hegseth adopted a conciliatory tone while stressing the importance of […]
Navy Uncovers Hidden Crude Oil Storage Site in Delta
By Zainab Bakare Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta have uncovered a concealed crude oil storage facility allegedly used by oil thieves in the creeks of Delta State. The illegal storage site was discovered during Operation Delta Sentinel following intelligence reports on suspected crude oil theft activities around Ugbokodo Creek. The development was […]
Kwara ADC Declares Readiness for 2027 Polls
By Zainab Bakare The Kwara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its readiness for the 2027 general elections, insisting that no form of intimidation or adverse court ruling will prevent the party from participating in the polls. The position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s State […]
SDP Chairman Confident Despite Ongoing Leadership Dispute Case
By Zainab Bakare The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Professor Sadiq Gombe, has expressed confidence in the party’s position as legal proceedings over its leadership dispute continue. The case, currently before a Magistrate Court in Wuse, Abuja, was on Wednesday adjourned until July 28, 2026, after key banking documents expected to be […]
Kwara Government Sues Saraki Over Alleged Criminal Defamation
By Zainab Bakare The Kwara State Government has instituted a criminal defamation suit against former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over alleged false claims concerning the educational qualifications of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The case was filed before the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Senior Ibrahim, alongside the […]
England Beat Croatia As DR Congo Shock Portugal
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered more excitement on Wednesday as England secured an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia, DR Congo earned a historic draw against Portugal, and Colombia began their campaign with a convincing win over Uzbekistan. England made an impressive start to their Group L campaign with a six-goal thriller […]
CGC Volleyball League: Customs, CNS Maintain Streak
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The third edition of the CGC Volleyball Premier League continued to gather momentum in Abuja, with defending champions and title contenders delivering impressive performances across Days Two and Three of the competition. In the men’s category, Nigeria Customs Service reinforced their title ambitions with consecutive straight-set victories over Nigeria Police and Defence […]
Astronaut Koch Wins Top Spanish Concord Prize
By Jumoke Abubakar American astronaut Christina Koch has won Spain’s prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for Concord in recognition of her contributions to space exploration and efforts to advance humanity’s understanding of the universe. Announcing the award on Wednesday, the jury praised Koch for helping to “extend the frontiers of humanity” and for inspiring future […]
PETROAN Explains Delay in Petrol Price Cuts
By Jumoke Abubakar The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has explained why recent reductions in petrol prices at the depot level have yet to reflect at filling stations nationwide. Speaking o during an interview on Wednesday, PETROAN President Billy Gillis-Harry said retail fuel prices depend on several factors, including supply availability, […]