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  The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the rising wave of attacks and killings targeting security personnel across the country. In a post shared via his official X handle on Tuesday, Obi described the increasing violence against members of the armed forces, police, Nigeria […]

  The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has supported the Federal Government following the revocation of 1,263 mineral licenses over non-payment of statutory fees and royalties. In a statement on Monday, it described the move as “bold, timely, and consistent” with its own findings. The agency revoked licenses include: 584 exploration licenses, 65 mining […]

  Business activity in the eurozone rose in September, with the pace of expansion hitting a 16-month high, a key survey showed on Tuesday. S&P Global’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) — a key gauge of the overall health of the economy — registered a figure of 51.2 this month, up from 51 in August. It […]

  The National Assembly has postponed the resumption of plenary sessions by two weeks. Originally scheduled to resume on September 23, plenary will now commence on October 7. This was disclosed in a memo sent to all members of the National Assembly and signed by the Clerk, Kamoru Ogunlana. In the memo, Ogunlana requested all […]

  The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday assured Nigerians of the speedy passage of the constitutional amendment bill. He gave the assurance in Abuja at the National Public Hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution. READ ALSO: Shettima Attends UNGA, Delivers Tinubu’s Message At UN 80th Anniversary Abbas stated that […]

  Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati won the Women’s Ballon d’Or at an awards ceremony in Paris on Monday, the third consecutive year she has taken the prize. Bonmati edged out Mariona Caldentey, her teammate in the Spain side beaten on penalties by England in the Women’s Euro 2025 final in July. The 27-year-old […]

  Edo State Governor, Monday Okpbholo, has appointed Eunice Omonzejie as the new Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma. This was announced in a statement on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilo. READ ALSO: Okpebholo Approves Payment Of Entitlements To 714 Disengaged Edo Workers He said the appointment takes effect […]

  The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony lit up Paris at the Thétre du Chtelet, where football’s finest gathered for a glamorous evening. Several stars took home top honours, with some surprises adding excitement to the night. The ceremony highlighted the best between men’s and women’s football, celebrating rising talent, veteran achievements, and remarkable club excellence […]

  France and Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ousmane Dembélé, has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, sealing his place among the pantheon of football’s greats. The announcement at the Thétre du Chtelet in Paris was met with a mixture of celebration and awe.   Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward Ousmane Dembele reacts after receiving the Ballon […]

  Tech giant Oracle is set to provide security for a US version of TikTok’s algorithm, the White House said Monday, under a deal for the sale of the Chinese-owned app’s American operations. The proposal moves TikTok’s US operations into a new joint venture based in the United States, a senior White House official told […]

  Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie placed fourth, while England’s Hannah Hampton claimed the Women’s Yashin Trophy at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards. Hampton, 24, played a decisive role in England’s Euro 2025 triumph, saving two penalties against Spain in the final. She also helped Chelsea secure an unbeaten treble, cementing her place as the […]

  Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show, which was abruptly pulled from the air last week after the US government threatened broadcasters, will be back on Tuesday, Disney announced Monday. The sudden suspension by ABC, which is owned by Disney, came after conservative complaints about comments Kimmel had made in the wake of the shooting […]