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Kogi INEC, security agencies review plans for 2027 polls
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja LOKOJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies in Kogi State have intensified collaboration to ensure the peaceful, free and credible conduct of
Lionel Messi retires from int’l football
Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July. “It was a decision that hurt and
2027: NANS hails DSS over suspension of Sowore’s prosecution till after polls
— Says deferring prosecution safeguards free, fair election By Dayo Johnson Akure The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has hailed the decision of the Director-General of the Department of
Benin–Asaba highway gridlock gets global attention after Al Jazeera Report
By Efe Onodjae The worsening traffic gridlock on the Benin–Asaba Highway has attracted international attention following a report by global news network Al Jazeera on the persistent crisis. The major
5 potential transfers to watch as deadline day looms
By Adegboyega Adeleye The summer transfer window is entering its deadline day, but the completion of Bradley Barcola’s blockbuster move to Liverpool has not ended the drama, with several high-profile
Kano police arrest 244 suspects over kidnapping, robbery, others
By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — The Kano State Police Command has arrested 244 suspects in connection with kidnapping, armed robbery, drug dealing, thuggery, vehicle theft and other major crimes across
Elevation Church Targets Over 5,000 for Singles ‘Hangout’
More than 5,000 singles and young adults are expected to participate in The Hangout 2026, a multi-city singles event organised by LifePointe and Surge, youth expressions of The Elevation Church.
Crude prices rise above $90 per barrel on US-Iran strikes
Oil prices jumped more than two percent Monday, with the Brent international benchmark rising above $90 a barrel after a fresh flare-up in the US-Iran war. Meanwhile, stocks on Wall Street dipped
Shettima: Nigeria’ll No Longer Tolerate Dehumanisation of Its Citizens
* Says South Africans must rethink xenophobic, afrophobic attacks Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday declared that Nigeria will no longer tolerate the dehumanisation or mistreatment of its
Police fire tear gas as Lagos pensioners protest arrears
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Tension rose in Lagos on Monday as policemen attached to the Lagos State Command reportedly fired tear gas to disperse pensioners protesting at the Lagos
