By IFEOMA IZUCHUKWU MINISTER of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has appealed for calm following the life imprisonment of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. In a message posted on X, she said she returned from Tanzania to the unexpected news of Kanu’s conviction, describing it as a difficult but present reality. Ojukwu urged Igbo communities […]
By TINA TOLUTOPE MINISTER of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government has not prosecuted suspected terrorism financiers because the investigations involved are complex, delicate, and cannot be rushed. Speaking on Channels Television, Idris dismissed claims that the government was sitting on a list of suspects, stressing that thorough evidence-gathering must […]
By MELVIN KOFFA LABOUR Party presidential candidate and leading opposition figure, Peter Obi, has condemned the conviction and life imprisonment of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, describing the development as a major setback for national unity and a reflection of “failed leadership.” In a statement shared on his verified X account, Obi said the sentencing comes […]
WITH the kickoff of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) only days away, the Delta State Sports Commission has officially unveiled the new Delta Queens squad, signalling the state’s readiness for another competitive football year. The presentation ceremony, held in Asaba, brought together top sports officials, coaches, and players as the Commission showcased the […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M.M.M.) IBRAHIM THE Department of State Services on Thursday charged two men before Federal High Courts in Abuja for terrorism-related offences and calls for a coup, days after securing a 20-year sentence against ISWAP commander Hussaini Ismaila. In one case, the DSS arraigned Abdulmalik Abdulazeez Obadaki, alleged mastermind of the 2012 […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA closed out a memorable evening at the Islamic Solidarity Games with a brilliant gold medal in the 4×400m mixed relay, as Gafaru Atanda Badmus, Anita Enaruna, Ezekiel Asuquo, and Patience Okon George powered to victory in 3:16.27. The win sent fans inside the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Stadium into jubilant celebrations, […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA THE Department of State Services has transferred IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from its Abuja detention facility to the Nigerian Custodial Centre in Sokoto, following his conviction for terrorism. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had ruled on Thursday that the DSS could move Kanu to any correctional centre […]
THE media partnership of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Diamond Awards for Media Excellence, and UNICEF will host a one-day symposium on Tuesday at the Lagos Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja. The meeting will bring together media leaders, policymakers, and child-rights advocates to examine Nigeria’s readiness to secure the future of its children. The event, themed “Equipping […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has come under intense scrutiny following the 2022 Auditor-General’s report, which revealed questionable spending of about ₦684 million on abandoned projects, unexecuted contracts, and irregular procurements. The report highlights weak internal controls, opaque transactions, and potential diversion of public funds. Key cases include a ₦533 […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE countdown to the 2025 African Secondary School Championship has officially begun, and young footballers across West Africa are ready to make their mark. Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire have discovered their group opponents in the zonal qualifiers, setting the stage for thrilling clashes that could shape the future of the […]