We insist justice must be served – Commissioner vows action against assaulter of Taraba girl
The Taraba State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Mrs. Mary Sinjen, has vowed that justice will be served in the case involving the assault of a 17-year-old girl in Donga Local Government Area of the state. She stressed that the government will not tolerate any act of violence against children, regardless of the […]
2027: Southern Kaduna coalition rejects calls for defense Minister as Tinubu’s running mate
A coalition of socio-cultural and professional groups from Southern Kaduna has rejected suggestions that the region is pushing for the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, to emerge as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 elections. The coalition said comments credited to Engr. Samuel Tabara Kato of the Southern Kaduna United […]
EPL: ‘He’s offering nothing’ – Arteta told to drop Odegaard from starting XI
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has come under fresh criticism after former Tottenham Hotspur striker Darren Bent urged manager Mikel Arteta to consider dropping him from the starting lineup. Speaking on talkSPORT, Bent said Odegaard has not been influential enough in recent matches and believes the midfielder is no longer providing the creativity expected of him. […]
Body of missing man recovered from Obalende Underbridge Canal in Lagos
The body of a young man who had been missing for several days has been recovered from the Obalende Underbridge Canal on Lagos Island, bringing a sad end to the search for him. Residents in the area said the man had been living under the bridge for a long time and was familiar to people […]
2027: Why Labour Party is stongest – Nenadi Usman
The Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, has declared that the party remains the strongest political platform in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. She made this assertion while speaking during an interview on Prime Time, a programme aired on Arise Television. Usman explained that the Labour Party stands out because […]
Lagos convicts stockbroker, firm over N953.5m, $80,000 ETI shares fraud
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted stockbroker Victor Ogiemwonyi and his firm, Partnership Securities Limited, over a massive financial fraud involving N953.5 million and $80,000 linked to Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) shares. The judgment, delivered by Justice Modupe Nicole-Clay on January 21, followed a lengthy trial prosecuted by the Economic and […]
Powerful humanitarian gesture – Trump thanks Venezuela for releasing political prisoners
United States President Donald Trump has thanked Venezuelan leaders for their recent release of political prisoners, calling it a powerful humanitarian gesture and a positive sign in relations between the two countries. Trump made the remarks on his Truth Social platform, saying he was pleased that Venezuela was freeing detainees at a “rapid rate.” The […]
He never let his country down – Lineker names one most underrated player in football
Former England striker Gary Lineker has described Manchester United defender Harry Maguire as one of the most underrated players in modern football. Lineker made the remark following Maguire’s impressive display in Manchester United’s 3–2 Premier League win over Arsenal on Sunday, a performance that drew fresh attention to the defender’s qualities. Speaking on The Rest […]
Police arrest man over bomb threat messages to Lagos schools
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man, Kosiso Chukwem-Nenyem, over alleged bomb threat messages sent to two schools in the Ikeja Government Reserved Area (GRA). The arrest followed reports by school officials who received alarming WhatsApp messages claiming that explosive devices had been planted within their school premises, triggering fear among staff, students, […]