Flying Eagles Target Winning Start Against Ghana as WAFU B U-20 Title Defence Begins

Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will launch their quest for a third consecutive WAFU B Under-20 Championship title today with a high-stakes clash against fierce rivals Ghana in their opening Group B fixture. The eagerly anticipated encounter, a repeat of last year’s thrilling final, will take place at the Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, […]

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Ghana Evacuates Final Batch of Nationals as Anti-Migrant Violence Forces Thousands to Leave South Africa

The Government of Ghana has announced that an additional 1,000 Ghanaian migrant workers are expected to return home on Sunday and Monday as part of the final phase of its emergency evacuation from South Africa, where escalating xenophobic violence has targeted foreign nationals. The latest group follows the successful evacuation of 926 Ghanaians who were […]

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Vehicle Ploughs Into Crowd at Berlin LGBT Event, Several Injured as Police Hunt Driver

Several people were injured on Monday after a vehicle reportedly drove into a crowd attending an LGBT event in Berlin, prompting a major emergency response and a citywide search for the driver, who fled the scene. According to local media reports, the incident occurred at Tiergarten Park, where participants had gathered for activities connected to […]

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Delta Police Arrest Nine in Statewide Crackdown on Illegal Roadblocks, Extortion Along Highways

The Delta State Police Command has arrested nine suspects following the commencement of a statewide enforcement operation aimed at dismantling illegal roadblocks and curbing unauthorised revenue collection on major highways across the state. The operation, which began on Friday, was launched in strict compliance with the Federal Government’s directive to eliminate extortion, unlawful toll collection, […]

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Okpebholo Hails Edo Healthcare Workers, Reaffirms Commitment as Edo Specialist Hospital Marks Seven Years of Excellence

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended the resilience, dedication and sacrifices of healthcare workers across the state, describing them as indispensable partners in his administration’s vision of building a healthier, stronger and more prosperous Edo State. The Governor gave the commendation during the seventh anniversary celebration of the Edo Specialist Hospital (ESH), where […]

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NOA DG Urges Finance Ministry Staff to Uphold National Symbols, Values Charter as Pillars of Patriotism

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has urged staff of the Federal Ministry of Finance to treat Nigeria’s national symbols with the highest level of respect, describing their preservation and proper use as a sacred civic responsibility essential to fostering patriotism, national identity, and unity. Issa-Onilu made the call during a […]

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Army Arrests Wanted Soldier Allegedly Supplying Military Gear to Terrorists While Fleeing to Cameroon

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of a soldier, Private Mohammed Yusuf, who was recently declared wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal supply of military accoutrements to terrorists and other criminal elements operating in the North-East. According to a statement issued on Sunday, Yusuf was apprehended by troops of the 7 Provost […]

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Tinubu Appoints Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives)

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as the new Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives), reinforcing his administration’s efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Executive and the Legislature. Olanrewaju-Smart takes over from Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned from the position to pursue an elective political office in his home […]

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