Former Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s failure to offer effective leadership and address Nigeria’s growing governance challenges. Melaye’s resignation was contained in a letter dated July 4, 2025, addressed to the PDP chairman in Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area […]
The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved over ₦18.5 billion for a broad range of infrastructure and development projects, including road rehabilitation, water supply, electricity, and tourism enhancement across the state. Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, in a statement on Thursday, said the approvals were made during a virtual council meeting held on Wednesday. The […]
A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has sentenced Abdulrahman Bello to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of 24-year-old Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education. Justice Hannah Ajayi delivered the ruling on Thursday after a four-month trial, concluding that Bello was solely responsible for the killing […]
A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, has expressed strong concern over the escalating violence in the South-East, alleging that some elements within the region are falsely attributing the unrest to Fulani herdsmen. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Igbokwe, who hails from Anambra State, accused fellow Igbos […]
Amid mounting concerns over Nigeria’s deteriorating education standards, the 36 State Governors, under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and NewGlobe, have sounded the alarm over a nationwide foundational learning crisis. The declaration came during a high-level workshop held in Abuja on Thursday, focused on “Foundational Learning […]
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Uzor Kalu as the South East representative on the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). The oath-taking ceremony took place at 2 p.m. on Thursday inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Kalu’s confirmation followed Senate approval […]
Tottenham Hotspur edged past North London rivals Arsenal with a slender 1–0 win in a tightly contested preseason friendly on Thursday. The breakthrough came just before the half-time whistle, as Pape Matar Sarr netted the decisive goal in the 45th minute, capitalizing on a rare lapse in Arsenal’s defence. Despite flashes of intensity from both […]
Spanish football power house, FC Barcelona delivered a spectacular attacking performance on Thursday, overpowering FC Seoul 7–3 in a thrilling pre-season friendly that showcased the club’s offensive depth and rising talent. The Catalan giants stamped their authority early, with veteran striker Robert Lewandowski breaking the deadlock in the 8th minute. Moments later, 16-year-old prodigy Lamine […]
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Professor Ezekiel Agbalagba, has extended warm felicitations to the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, Major General Felix Mujakperuo (retd.), as he marks his 19th coronation anniversary. Agbalagba described the monarch’s reign as a shining example of visionary leadership, wisdom, and impactful contributions to the nation. […]
The Presidency has proclaimed that President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of Bashir Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service. Adeniyi’s tenure, originally set to conclude on August 31, 2025, has been prolonged by an additional year, as per a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Thursday. He stated that […]
