Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, have secured a place in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations U-20 tournament and qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Senegal. The tightly contested knockout stage encounter ended goalless after regular and extra time, with both teams unable…
Two police officers have been killed in an ambush by gunmen in Isanlu community, Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi state. The officers, attached to MOPOL 70, were attacked on Sunday while on duty. Sources said the assailants, suspected to be bandits, opened fire on the policemen along Ilafin road, killing two on the…
PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU’S STATEMENT ON THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ADMINISTRATION ON MAY 29, 2025 Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunted spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we…
Thirty- two alleged internet fraudsters have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms in Ibadan, Oyo State after they pleaded guilty to separate one-count charges bordering on impersonation, internet-related offences filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The convicts who were prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the were…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Tuesday, named Dr Yunusa Tanko as the Interim National Coordinator of his Obidient Movement worldwide. Before the new appointment, Tanko was the former Anambra State governor’s spokesman and media director of the defunct Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation. In 2015, the activist cum politician was…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the attack on its Anambra governorship candidate, Chief Jude Ezenwafor, by unknown gunmen in Abuja, calling it a desperate move by anti-democratic forces. Ezenwafor was reportedly ambushed and shot at on Saturday night while returning from an appointment, a development the PDP says is linked to the growing…
Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo, recently shared the moment he decided to pursue acting as his primary career, leaving behind his legal profession. Adebayo, who holds a Master’s Degree in Law from the University of Ibadan, revealed that he was practicing law and earning N20,000 monthly, while acting was merely a hobby. However, in an…
Gunmen have reportedly killed at least 15 people and razed several vehicles in Okigwe LGA of Imo state. The gunmen on Thursday afternoon barricaded Okwelle axis of Okigwe road and unleashed terror on motorists and commuters. The attackers razed several vehicles, including heavy duty trucks. Videos showing trucks in flames along the road have appeared…
The Federation of Oyo State Students’ Union (FOSSU National) has elected a new set of executives to steer the affairs of the union for the next administration cycle. The election was held on Saturday December 6, 2025, at the Federal College of Education (SPED-Special), Oyo, Oyo State. Comrade Mufutau Ahmed, a student of Lead City…
The Osun State Government has advised residents to avoid unprotected sex, particularly during Valentine’s Day celebrations, and prioritise safe sexual practices. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the Osun State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (O-SACA), Olusegun Daramola, the government announced plans to distribute free condoms and lubricants at selected malls…
