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  • Remi Tinubu faces backlash over akara, roasted corn remarks

    The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has come under criticism on social media after encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli, saying they require little capital to start.   Tinubu spoke while addressing State House Correspondents after the Renewed Hope Initiative’s second-quarter meeting with wives of state governors, […]
  • Terrorism: US designates Nigerian, 2 others, 6 entities ISIS financiers

    From Aidoghie Paulinus,  Abuja The United States Department of State has designated a Nigerian, two others and six entities as financiers of ISIS. The three individuals and six entities, the United States Department of State said, cut across Europe, the Middle East and West Africa, where they have enabled ISIS to move money across borders. […]
  • Police intercept 174 rounds of AK-47 ammunition in Nasarawa

    From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State Police Command has intercepted 174 rounds of AK-47 ammunition and arrested a suspect in what authorities described as another major breakthrough in the fight against criminality and illegal arms trafficking in the state. The suspect, identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, was apprehended by operatives attached to the Toto Division […]
  • Kaduna police arraign 24 suspects over Maraban Jos mob killing

    From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Kaduna State Police Command has arraigned 24 suspects before a Magistrate Court, NDA Junction, Kaduna, over their alleged involvement in the mob killing of a woman in Maraban Jos. The suspects were charged with criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, destruction of public and police property, and culpable homicide. […]
  • Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee Suspends Mike Ozekhome As SAN

    The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the suspension of Chief Mike Ozekhome from the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).   The decision was taken at its 173rd general meeting held on June 23, 2026. The committee explained that the action was taken pursuant to Paragraph 26(6) of the Guidelines for the […]
  • Peter Obi and Bayo Onanuga’s red herring, by Ikechukwu Amaechi

    I was saddened watching Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, discuss the state of the nation on Arise Television on Tuesday. To be fair, though, he is the president’s spokesperson and his job entails defending the indefensible. But beyond that, he has the reputation of insensitivity to the plight […]
  • The Strait of Hormuz must stay open

    The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, and its uninterrupted flow is essential to global stability. Every day, approximately 21 million barrels of crude oil—roughly 21 per cent of global petroleum consumption—pass through this narrow waterway between Iran and Oman. To nickname it a “special international waterway” and treat it as […]
  • Self-medication worsening liver disease crisis, experts warn Nigerians

    By Chioma Obinna Medical experts have raised the alarm over the growing culture of self-medication in Nigeria, warning that the dangerous practice is fueling liver-related diseases and putting millions at risk of irreversible organ damage. The experts said indiscriminate use of painkillers, antibiotics and herbal mixtures, often without proper diagnosis or medical supervision has become […]
  • Senate Passes Bill To Establish State Police 

    The Senate has passed a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of state police services across the federation.   With its passage, the legislation replaces the existing Nigeria Police Force framework with a dual structure comprising a Federal Police Service and State Police Services. The bill was considered after […]
  • Police rescue 38 foreign nationals, probe illegal immigration in Lagos

    The Police Command in Lagos has rescued 38 foreign nationals from a possible mob attack in Epe area and launched investigation into alleged illegal immigration activities. Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Tijani, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja. The rescue operation was carried out on June 17 after […]
  • England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw

    England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel’s side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners. Nico O’Reilly came closest to scoring with a late header for England that hit the […]