Ondo: Police rescue abducted woman, arrest four suspects
—Manhunt for herbalist By Dayo Johnson Akure Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction of 26-year-old Miss Ogechi John in Owo, Ondo State. The victim was forcibly…
Plateau: FADA alleges fake fertilisers, low yield sales
From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Plateau State chapter of the Fertiliser and Agro-Allied Dealers’ Association (FADA) has expressed worries over the sale and circulation of fake and adulterated fertilisers in markets…
Canada backs Nigerian journalists in fight to stop child recruitment in armed conflicts
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Canada has reaffirmed its support for efforts to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict in Nigeria, urging journalists to use ethical, child‑centred…
UNIMED researcher wins international fellowship, awards
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, has recorded another major international research breakthrough as Dr. Olumuyiwa James Peter, a lecturer and researcher in the Department…
ADC leadership tussle: Judge to rule on recusal bid June 16
From Godwin Tsa Abuja Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed June 16 to rule on applications seeking his withdrawal from the suit challenging the leadership…
Biafra: Gowon under fire over account of civil war
From Okwe Obi, Abuja AN elder statesman and convener of Igbochukwu Organisation, Dr Chike Obidigbo, has said that Nigeria’s former Head of State, retired General Yakubu Gowon, deliberately kept away…
Israel seeks Middle East peace, deepens ties with Nigeria
By Favour Ulebor The Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to peace in the Middle East while unveiling fresh initiatives aimed at deepening cooperation with…
Why Tinubu is stalling state police implementation — Kenneth Okonkwo
By Cynthia Alo A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of deliberately stalling state police implementation to enable his administration to deploy…
Mexico promises peaceful World Cup opening despite protests
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests. A teachers’ union has threatened demonstrations at…
Power sector will witness visible improvement – Minister
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe on Monday assured that the country will witness tremendous visible improvement in the electricity supply and infrastructural development. Tegbe stated this while…