Fishermen in the Niger Delta have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the lingering dispute over unpaid compensation linked to the 2011 Bonga oil spill involving Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo). The fishermen, under the umbrella of the Artisan Fishermen Association of Nigeria (ARFAN), urged the President […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has dismissed allegations that the N25.9 million seized from one of its members during Saturday’s by-election was meant for vote buying. On Saturday, security operatives arrested one Shehu Aliyu Patangi at a hotel along Turunku Road in Kaduna metropolis with the sum of N25,963,000 in […]
Anthony Joshua’s next move in boxing has become a subject of heated debate as talks advance over a possible clash with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, while promoter, Frank Warren warns such a fight could harm Joshua’s legacy rather than secure his long-awaited bout with Tyson Fury. The 35-year-old former world heavyweight champion, who last tasted […]
The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that it generated N89.2 billion in revenue between January and June 2025. Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Eghosa Edelduok, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the figure marks a 63 per cent increase compared to the […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has expressed satisfaction with the turnout of voters during Saturday’s state assembly by-election in Kaura Namoda South Constituency. Speaking to journalists at Kasuwar-Daji Primary School Polling Unit, the APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Yusuf Idris, described the voter participation as “large and commendable,” adding that the […]
The Labour Party (LP) has debunked reports suggesting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn recognition from its National Chairman, Julius Abure, describing such claims as “false propaganda.” In a statement on Saturday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, insisted that Abure remains the authentic leader of the party and accused Senator […]
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola is gearing up to publish his long-awaited memoir, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, under FO Books, with release scheduled for August 18, 2025. The forthcoming book has already stirred widespread interest, as leaked excerpts reveal candid reflections on the toughest periods of his career. Otedola recounted the […]
Manchester City made a powerful statement of intent in their bid to reclaim the Premier League title as Erling Haaland scored twice in a commanding 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday. The champions of the past four years endured a disappointing 2024/25 campaign, finishing third and ending the season without silverware for […]
The Kano State Police have apprehended 288 individuals suspected of engaging in various electoral offenses. Re-run and by-elections took place in the Ghari/Tsanyawa and Bagwai/Shanono constituencies of the State this past Saturday. The arrested individuals were allegedly aiming to disrupt the House of Assembly re-run and by-election proceedings, according to police spokesman, Abdullahi […]
Renowned gospel artist Theophilus Sunday, alongside 1Spirit, has unveiled a new album entitled “Witnesses,” now available on all major platforms. He made this announcement on Instagram on Saturday. He remarked, “Witnesses is not merely an album but a profound creation capable of imparting life.” “Witnesses” is an eight-track collection that seamlessly blends […]
