Ivory Coast went to the polls on Saturday to elect members of its National Assembly, with President Alassane Ouattara seeking to consolidate power by securing a parliamentary majority for his ruling party, barely two months after winning a controversial presidential election that extended his rule to 14 years. The legislative elections were held amid tight […]
The Enugu State Police Command has recovered a cut-to-size single-barrelled firearm from a fleeing male suspect at a public gathering in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of the state. The recovery was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday in Enugu by the command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe. He disclosed that the incident occurred […]
Cristiano Ronaldo continued his remarkable goalscoring journey with a decisive brace as Al Nassr defeated Al Akhdoud 3–0 in the Saudi Pro League, pushing his career tally to an extraordinary 956 goals and further cementing his legacy as one of football’s greatest finishers. The Portuguese star opened the scoring midway through the first half […]
Arsenal supporters have been given reason for optimism ahead of their Premier League encounter with Brighton & Hove Albion as defender Gabriel Magalhães has reportedly traveled with the squad for the match. The Brazilian centre-back has been sidelined since November due to a hamstring injury sustained while on international duty, forcing Arsenal to adapt […]
Iconic Nigerian food brand Mama Cass has announced its return to the country’s quick-service restaurant landscape, marking a new chapter for the company that has been associated with homestyle meals and traditional Nigerian dishes since its founding in 1983. The brand, which began operations on Allen Avenue in Ikeja and grew into one of […]
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has alleged that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde received ₦50 billion in support from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the Ibadan explosion incident but failed to fully disclose the development to the public. Fayose made the allegation while speaking on a television programme, where he criticised what he […]
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called on the Department of Justice to release any documents from the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein investigation that may name or implicate figures within the Democratic Party. Speaking publicly in interviews and on social media, Trump claimed that such files would expose wrongdoing and “embarrass” Democrats, asserting that the […]
The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping and illegal arms possession, arresting five suspects and recovering several locally made firearms in coordinated operations across the state. The arrests, which took place between December 21 and December 27, 2025, followed intensified patrols and intelligence-led operations by police operatives […]
A pressure group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the PDP Advocates for Peace and Justice (PAPAJ), has raised strong objections to the Akwa Ibom State Government’s allocation to the education sector in its 2026 budget, describing the provision as grossly inadequate and inconsistent with the state’s development promises. The group also appealed to the […]
The African Union (AU) has moved quickly to shut down any suggestion of international acceptance for Somaliland’s statehood following Israel’s decision to recognise the breakaway territory, warning that the move threatens regional stability and violates long-standing continental principles. In a strongly worded response, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahamoud Youssouf, dismissed Israel’s recognition […]
