C’River elders endorse Otu for 2nd term
From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State Elders’ Forum has endorsed Governor Bassey Edet Otu for a second term in office. The form declared that the governor’s strides in…
NASS announces 2 weeks extension of annual recess
From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The National Assembly has postponed the resumption of plenary by both chambers from Tuesday, September 15, to Tuesday, September 29, 2026. This was announced in a…
Ondo govt warns against consumption of unapproved substances
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Ondo State Government has warned residents against the consumption of unapproved substances, herbal drinks, concoctions and other products not certified as safe for human consumption.…
Ndigbo are very nice people — Tinubu’s wife
By Nwabueze Okonkwo Nigeria’s first lady and wife of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has identified Ndigbo as very nice set of people worthy of partnering with in all…
Edo ‘spiritualist’ sentenced over $1,100 sextortion of Indian woman
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Odigie Moses to one year imprisonment for defrauding an Indian woman seeking spiritual healing and subsequently blackmailing her with a nude video.…
Troops rescue 13 kidnapped victims, intercept terrorist ammunition
The Nigerian Army says troops have rescued 13 kidnapped victims, intercepted 300 rounds of ammunition and neutralised a suspected kidnapper in separate operations nationwide. The military operational update made available…
Man United, Bayern cruise as Como make dream Champions League start
Manchester United celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on Thursday, as Cesc Fabregas’s Como impressed on their debut in Europe’s premier club competition.…
US Appeal Court affirms block on Trump bid to curb mail-in ballots
A US appeals court on Thursday upheld a lower court’s block on President Donald Trump’s executive order curbing the use of mail-in ballots in November’s midterm elections. District Judge Indira…
2027: Abiodun promises 2m votes for Tinubu
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State is fully prepared for the 2027 general elections, Governor Dapo Abiodun declared on Thursday, as thousands of party…
Elumelu shares old business card from days as photocopier salesman
By Adegboyega Adeleye Businessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has shared a picture of his old business card from his early days as a photocopier salesman, recalling the lessons that shaped…