President Donald Trump used sexist tropes while sharply criticizing CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins on Wednesday, the latest in a long string of incidents in which […]
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Rubio claims Trump never sleeps – then is shown a clip of the president with his eyes closed
Secretary of State Marco Rubio repeatedly denied that President Donald Trump falls asleep during meetings and events, even as he was shown videos of the […]
Oyo Abduction: Take-It-Back Movement protests in Abuja
The protest, led by activist and presidential aspirant Omoyele Sowore, drew activists chanting slogans such as “Bring Back Our Children Now,” “Rescue or Resign Now,” […]
Rivers United players escape serious injury in road accident ahead of Federation Cup clash
The club confirmed that some players and officials sustained minor injuries, but there were no fatalities or life-threatening cases Players and officials of Rivers United […]
Osun 2026: ‘Let’s settle this with ballot papers’ – Davido to APC
“The attack on the Chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government by political hoodlums must be condemned and rejected by all.” As political […]
Minority Leadership Tussle: House of Reps MPs bicker as one disowns Ugochinyere’s nomination
The accusation triggered heated exchanges on the House floor, with Mr Ugochinyere insisting that the endorsement was voluntary and backed by a majority of opposition […]
Party Primaries: Village Boys And Girls Movement[Obedient Movement] Pass Vote Of No Confidence On Achike Udenwa
A political support group of Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, known as Village Boys And Girls Movement For Peter Obi (Obedient Movement), Orlu LGA Chapter pass […]
‘We’re actively in counterterrorism cooperation with Nigerian govt,” Marco Rubio tells US senators
Mr Rubio, in his latest remark, shared on X by the Department of State, said that the concerns shared about targeted attacks on Christian communities […]
Navy hands over suspected militant to SSS
The suspect was arrested by navalmen of the NNS VICTORY, deployed to the recently established security outpost on Dayspring Island, Akpabuyo Local Government Area of […]
LASU student dies in armed robbery attack
The incident occurred off campus on Friday, 29 May, when he and some friends were attacked by armed robbers. He was later taken to hospital […]
Court sentences two to death for kidnapping
Chidozie Obinna, the first defendant, was convicted and sentenced in absentia after he allegedly absconded while on bail during the trial. A state high court […]
Suspects arrested after foiled abduction of three children
The police have confirmed the rescue and arrest. Two suspected child traffickers have been arrested after residents and security operatives foiled the attempted abduction of […]
Soludo vows to restore Nnewi’s status as leading industrial hub
The governor made the pledge during an inspection tour of key public infrastructure and development sites in Nnewi on Wednesday. Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra […]
Trading under high-tension lines suicidal, Disco warns Anambra traders
The Head of Health, Safety and Environment, FirstPower, Tosin Fadairo, gave the warning during a sensitisation campaign at the Aroma and Eke Awka areas of […]
NERC to set net billing regulations, boost renewable energy
NERC stated that the new framework is designed to promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies, enhance energy security, and reliability for electricity consumers. The […]
NHRC demands urgent rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren, teachers
The NHRC’s Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, made the call for the rescue of the abducted Oyo State schoolchildren and teachers in his remarks commemorating the […]
Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat for the first time
Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe and Kyrgyzstan won the election after four rounds of voting. These five countries will serve as non-permanent members of […]
Police foil kidnapping attempt, kill two suspects
Police recovered three firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, a Beretta and locally-fabricated double-barrelled pistols, two magazines loaded with 30 rounds of 7.62mm calibre ammunition, one […]
Police deny claim on rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren, teachers
The police in Oyo State described the rescue claim as unfounded and untrue. The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a claim circulating on social […]
Osun2026: Chairman of Governor Adeleke’s party in Osogbo, others shot – Official
Osogbo, the Osun State capital, is expected to be one of the most contested areas in the August governorship election in the state. The Osun […]