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In custody, Delta Commissioner Izeze, pays inmates’ fines, plans water project
By Egufe Yafugborhi WARRI — The suspended Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, has reportedly paid fines for some inmates at the Medium Security Custodial
Arrest of two ASUU officials in IMSU: We can’t be intimidated — Aribodor
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Coordinator of the Owerri Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Dennis Aribodor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has condemned the
NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for $12.5bn – Report
The Los Angeles Lakers — one of the most successful teams in NBA history — are being sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner in a
2027: Ekiti PDP, Accord, ADP, others back Tinubu — Oluyede
By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — The 2026 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has confirmed the formation of a political alliance involving the PDP,
Court of Appeal sets aside judgment recognising Gabam as SDP chairman
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court recognising Shehu Gabam as National Chairman of the
US will ‘keep’ control of Hormuz strait, says Trump
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States is in control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and will “keep it.” “The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait
FG, TracTrac unveil national agricultural mechanisation policy, investment strategy
— Plans tractor assembly plant with 4,000-unit annual capacity By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Federal Government and TracTrac MSL on Wednesday unveiled the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and National
Yayi at 57: A Journey of Grace, Service and Political Destiny
Femi Ogbonnikan Monday, August 10 marks the 57th birthday of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known across political circles and grassroots communities as Yayi, representing Ogun West Senatorial District in
Protest shuts Obollo-Afor market over alleged selective haulage tax
By Dennis Agbo ENUGU — Commercial activities were disrupted at Obollo-Afor Market in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State on Wednesday as traders shut their shops and protested against
‘Huge hug to you’, Ronaldo sends message to grieving Messi
By Emmanuel Okogba Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message of support to Lionel Messi following the death of the Argentine’s father, Jorge Messi. As reported by Fabrizio
