By Ayomide Otitoju The 14th NNPC Ltd. Sports Fiesta concluded on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with Team Integrity finishing atop the medals table to claim the overall championship of the week-long competition. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan Ojulari, commended participants for their commitment and urged…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor accused of transporting drugs to kidnappers operating in parts of Kwara State. According to a statement signed by Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the doctor was intercepted in the Jebba area following intelligence reports on the activities of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kogi Central Senator Ifeanyi Akpoti-Uduaghan has revealed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit against her over sexual harassment allegations. In a Facebook post on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan said the suit was filed at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, attaching a court order from…
Pope Leo XIV has vowed that the Vatican will not remain a “silent bystander” in the face of human rights violations worldwide, signaling a firm stance on global inequality and injustice. Speaking to 13 new ambassadors accredited to the Holy See on Saturday, the pontiff, elected in May following the death of Pope Francis, emphasized…
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup became clearer on Friday after competing nations learned their group-stage opponents during the tournament draw in Washington, D.C.—an event prominently dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump. Held at the Kennedy Center, the ceremony featured the inaugural presentation of FIFA’s new peace prize to President Trump before officials…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has presented the draft 2026 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly, with Information Commissioner Law Mefor describing the proposal as further evidence of Soludo’s expertise as a globally acclaimed economist. The budget, titled “Changing Gears 3.0: Solution Continues,” is expected to round off the…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank Basketball Club, popularly known as the “Elephant Girls,” have qualified for the final round of the Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) after emerging champions of the FIBA Africa Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigerian side delivered a flawless performance, winning all three games at the tournament, where they…
By Ayomide Otitoju Martell, the Pernod Ricard cognac brand known for its heritage of bold creativity, has unveiled The Swift Ascendant, a large-scale metal artwork produced in collaboration with renowned Nigerian sculptor Dotun Popoola. Popoola, celebrated for his pioneering “scrap art” technique, transforms discarded metal into intricate sculptures showcased through his Scrap Art Museum. His…
By Ayomide Otitoju A new legal dispute has emerged over the interpretation of Sections 97 and 98 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, following a recent ruling by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in the case of Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Nnamdi Kanu. Critics argue that the court improperly…
