By MELVIN KOFFA THE trial of suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on charges of alleged cybercrime was on Monday stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case, which involves allegations of transmitting false and injurious information against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello, could not proceed after her […]
By TOSI ORE THE Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a sweeping security operation, clearing the Kobi forest—a notorious hideout for kidnappers operating around Guzape and Asokoro villages. The move followed a 15 September attack in Kobi and Kpaduma III villages, where kidnappers killed a vigilante commander and abducted two villagers, who were later […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE THE historic city of Ile-Ife is set to witness a new cultural-sporting fusion as the inaugural Olojo Festival 5km Road Race kicks off this week, promising a world-class experience. Held alongside the iconic Olojo Festival — which celebrates Ogun, the god of iron, and the mythical first dawn of creation […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH ANTHONY Joshua’s name is synonymous with modern boxing greatness — world titles, sold-out stadiums, and a global fan base. But behind the fame is a story of grit, resilience, and discipline that few truly know. Here are ten remarkable facts that reveal the man behind the gloves. Rooted in NigeriaBorn Anthony […]
By OBIOMA TORI THE federal government’s newly gazetted tax laws promise a historic shift in Nigeria’s fiscal landscape. Among the most talked-about provisions is the 20% rent relief for tenants, capped at ₦500,000. On paper, this appears to be a victory for millions of Nigerians struggling with rising housing costs. In reality, it exposes both […]
THE Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has felicitated with His Royal Majesty, Monbene III, the Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, on the celebration of his 10th coronation anniversary. In a statement personally signed by him, Tompolo described the milestone […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON NIGERIA’S private charter aviation sector has, for years, been a theatre of fraud. At the centre of it lies the abuse of the Temporary Import Permit (TIP)—a loophole that allows foreign-registered jets to fly freely across our skies while denying the country billions in badly needed revenue. The scandal is not just […]
By OBIARAERI, Nnaemeka Onyeka FOR too long, the South East has blamed “external forces” for its lack of a functioning river port, a massive international airport, and industrial transformation. But the truth is uncomfortable: no one is stopping us—except ourselves. Our failure lies not in geography or federal neglect, but in a toxic mix of […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI ALL 20 Golden Eaglets players have passed the mandatory MRI age tests ahead of the WAFU-B U17 Tournament in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. The screenings were conducted on Thursday by CAF’s medical team. Nigeria’s U17 boys will open their Group B campaign against Benin Republic on September 24 before facing Burkina Faso. Group […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH BENIN Republic have suffered a major setback ahead of next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria, with teenage striker Rodolfo Aloko ruled out through injury. The 18-year-old Charlotte FC forward sustained a knee problem in the Cheetahs’ 2-1 win over Lesotho and is set to undergo surgery, […]