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  PDP hails safe return of kidnapped Oyo students, teachers THE Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the safe return of the students and teachers who were kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on may ...

  Keyamo asks Obi to apologise, pay airport parking fine THE Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has asked former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to apologise to airport personnel and pay a N25,000 fine for alleged ...

  AFEDEV targets wheelchair football expansion LAWRENCE Ojaideh has pledged to drive Wheelchair Football across Nigeria and Africa, describing the emerging discipline as a pathway to greater opportunities for para-athletes. Ojaideh, Chief Executive Officer of American Football Elite Development (AFEDEV), ...

  Govt. College wins Lagos title in FirstBank/Samuel Okwaraji football competition GOVERNMENT College, Eric Moore, has emerged champions of the Lagos State finals of the maiden FirstBank/Samuel Okwaraji Foundation National Secondary Schools Football Competition. A statement signed by Olabisi Joseph, ...

  Tinubu expresses joy over rescue of Oriire abducted children, teachers …commends security agencies PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed profound joy at the successful rescue of the children and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, by the security ...

  APPOINTMENT OF APOSTOLIC ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BENIN CITY Following the death of the Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has appointed Most Rev. Donatus Ogun, O.S.A., Bishop of Uromi, as Apostolic Administrator ...

  South African footballer Jayden Adams, 25, di£s weeks after participating in World Cup Weeks after featuring for his country at the World cup, South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams, has passed at 25. South Africa’s Minister of ...

  Spain edge Belgium 2-1, reach semifinals SPAIN booked their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating Belgium 2-1 in a pulsating quarter-final in Los Angeles. The victory secured a mouth-watering semi-final against France, who eliminated Morocco 2-0 ...

  NGO says future of children depends on better coordination, working systems FOUNDER and Executive Director, Green Pastures Kiddies Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) Tolulope Shodunke has said that the future of our children depends on stronger partnerships, better coordination and ...

  Oriire Victims’ Release: Education stakeholders rejoice, demand better security EDUCATION stakeholders on Friday celebrated the release of the abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The stakeholders, however, urged the government to strengthen security ...

  Oriire 46: Oyo govt. describes rescue as victory for principled leadership THE Oyo State Government has described the rescue of the pupils and teachers abducted on May 15 in Oriire Local Government Area,  as a victory for resilience and ...

  Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom after 55 days THE pupils, teachers and other victims abducted during the May 15 attack on Ahoro-Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom. Media reports on ...

  Archbishop of Benin, Augustine Akubeze dies at 69, Catholic Secretariat announces THE Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has announced the death of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze. The announcement was contained in an ...

  NNPC needs credible methane data before international investors will finance decarbonisation, EDF says By Anthony Isibor THE Nigerian national oil company may struggle to secure international financing for decarbonisation projects unless it can present credible methane emissions data and ...

  Soldiers now rarn N100,000 as monthly salary- Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said Nigerian soldiers now earn a minimum monthly salary of N100,000 and have better food rations. Musa disclosed this during ...

Davido has revealed the surprising behind-the-scenes drama of how the lead vixen in the music video for his hit song, Aye, was replaced at the last minute According to the singer, the woman originally selected for the role was a beauty pageant contestant, ...

  Delta State’s SafeCity Security Service, in collaboration with operatives of the state police command, has arrested a wanted bandit, Abubakar Usman, following a rescue operation that freed a kidnapped woman. Mrs Blessing Chiedu, a native of Umunede Kingdom, was abducted on ...

  There are gifts that leave you smiling, and then there are the ones that leave you completely speechless. That was the case for actress  Regina Daniels after receiving a generous surprise from her Godmother, Mercy Johnson. Regina had mentioned to Mercy that ...

  Chioma, the biological sister of late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo, has continued to mourn her brother, sharing another emotional message about the pain of losing him and how difficult life has been since his passing. Alex d!ed on May 11, ...

  Actress Blessing Obasi Nze has shared some of the painful experiences she went through after marrying actor Stan Nze, saying she was constantly criticised over her appearance and their relationship. Speaking in a recent interview, she said one of the toughest moments ...

  After seeing different claims about the horses at his film village, actor Ibrahim Chatta has decided to clear up what he says is the true situation. Although he revealed that he is currently unwell, Chatta said he felt it was important ...

  The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has disclosed that the bandits holding pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State threatened to k!ll the captives if security forces advanced on their location Musa said this in a preview ...

  The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered members of the public, businesses, and commercial banks to immediately cease the rejection of the standard N100 banknote, declaring that the currency remains a valid medium of exchange across the country The ...

  Emmanuel Nnorom to succeed Tony Elumelu as UBA chairman THE United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced the retirement of its Group Chairman, Mr Tony Elumelu, and the appointment of Mr Emmanuel Nnorom as his successor. The bank ...

  Girlfriend allegedly sets boyfriend’s children ablaze over alleged cheating in Benue The Police in Benue have arrested one Mbalumen Ikyenge for allegedly setting ablaze the house of her boyfriend identified as Aondoyima Ierkwagh, leading to the de@th of his ...