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, […]
Military neutralises dozens of terrorists, nabs 100 suspects in 1 week
The Nigerian military has neutralised dozens of terrorists, arrested over 100 suspects, and rescued at least 29 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across the country between January 19 and January 23. Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, provided updates from Abuja, noting that the operations were intelligence-driven, executed professionally, and adhered to the […]
Giwa, Bukola forgery, impersonation trial adjourned for seventh time
The FCT High Court in Apo, Abuja, on Monday adjourned the ongoing trial of Abuja-based lawyer Victor Giwa and his co-defendant, Ibitade Bukola, for the seventh time. The duo is facing charges of alleged forgery and impersonation, including claims of faking documents and impersonating Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Awa Kalu, to mislead the Office […]
No one can defeat Tinubu in 2027, not even my father – Atiku’s son declares
Abba Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has declared that no one, including his father, can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The statement came as Abba formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, obtaining his membership card in Yola North Local Government Area. He cited Tinubu’s […]
Moscow mocks EU after total ban on Russian gas
Russia has mocked the European Union following its decision to impose a total ban on Russian gas imports, describing the move as a loss of Europe’s independence. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, said the decision showed that the EU had surrendered its freedom, insisting that European leaders were now acting under external pressure rather […]
Ojulari reacts as NNPCL, Chevron discover fresh oil well in Niger Delta
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari, has reacted to the discovery of a fresh oil well in the Niger Delta by Chevron Nigeria Limited. The oil find was made at the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta, under the NNPCL/Chevron […]