The Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche, has warned officers who neglect their duties, vowing that strict sanctions will be enforced against any personnel found culpable. Nwakuche gave the warning on Friday during the decoration ceremony of 30 newly promoted Assistant Controllers-General of Corrections (ACGs) in Abuja. He expressed disappointment […]
A disturbing incident has unfolded in Rivers State, Nigeria, where a pastor was arrested for flogging over 20 children during a “spiritual cleansing” ritual. The pastor, identified as Ifediorah Joseph, claimed the ritual was inspired by the Holy Spirit. However, authorities have described the act as “a total case of child abuse.” The […]
In a symbolic step toward peace and youth empowerment, about 70 repentant thugs, popularly known as yan kalare, have renounced violence and surrendered their weapons during a high-level town hall meeting to mark International Youth Week in Gombe State. The event, held on Friday at the Council Chamber of Gombe Local Government, was organised by […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday departed Abuja for a two-nation official visit to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The President’s aircraft took off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 11:15 a.m., with senior government officials — including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser […]
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, on Thursday received the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on a working visit to the Bank’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting, according to a statement posted on the CBN’s official X handle, centred on trade-related matters and Nigeria’s participation […]
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has described Ogun State as a strong base for the ruling party, expressing confidence that residents will vote overwhelmingly for the APC in Saturday’s by-election for the Remo Federal Constituency. Prof. Yilwatda made the remarks at the Gateway International Airport on his […]
A long-standing dispute between a mining company and the Itasa community in Oyo State is reportedly moving towards a resolution. Architype Industries Nig. Ltd, the company involved, claims to have received federal government approval for its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and is negotiating a new Community Development Agreement (CDA) with the host. […]
Atlanta winger, Ademola Lookman has reportedly gone on strike, informing the club that he won’t play for them again amid a potential transfer to Inter Milan. According to reports, Lookman has made it clear to Atalanta that he wants to join Inter but is facing resistance from the Bergamo-based club. Inter Milan has […]
A devastating fire outbreak occurred at 57 Azikiwe Street, Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, in the early hours of Friday, August 15, 2025. The blaze, which started around 3 am, ravaged several shops and rooms within a large compound, causing significant damage to goods and property worth millions of naira. About […]
A faction of the Labour Party led by Julius Abure has faulted former presidential candidate Peter Obi for urging party members to vote for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the upcoming August 16, 2025, bye-elections. Abure described Obi’s directive as “misleading, mischievous, and delusional” The controversy arises from Obi’s statement urging his […]
