Fire razes plastic store in Osogbo
A popular plastic store, Iyanu Plastic, in Osogbo was on Sunday razed by fire with property worth millions of naira destroyed. The Assistant Director Operations, Osun Fire Service, Mr Ibrahim…
Odegaard on target as Norway, Morocco play out draw in World Cup friendly
Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equalizer as Norway came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with African giants Morocco in a World Cup warm-up match on Sunday. Arsenal captain…
Ohanaeze demands immediate rescue of kidnapped Oyo school children, teachers
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has demanded immediate rescue of abducted pupils/students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State by armed criminals. Dr Ezechi Chukwu, National Publicity Secretary…
Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since Mideast truce
Air raid sirens sounded in Israel on Sunday as its military worked to intercept barrages of incoming Iranian missiles for the first time since an April ceasefire took hold in…
One killed, another injured in fresh Jos South ambush
By Golok Nanmwa A fresh attack in Sabon Gidan Kanar community of Gyel District in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State has left one person dead, and another…
Wamakko demands urgent security overhaul over killings
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has raised concern over rising cases of killings, kidnappings and violent attacks across Nigeria, calling for urgent…
Ballon d’Or: I thought I would win it – Yamal
Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has admitted that he believed he would win the 2025 Ballon d’Or before eventually finishing behind Ousmane Dembélé. The 18-year-old, who enjoyed a stellar campaign with…
Crisis looms in Kano NDC over alleged structure takeover
By Henry Umoru, Abuja A fresh crisis is brewing in the Kano chapter of the New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as foundation members of the party have accused its presidential…
Atiku would’ve won 2027 presidency if he backed Obi in 2023 — Datti Baba-Ahmed
A former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar could have positioned himself to win the 2027 presidential election if he had…
Cooking gas price hike pushes FCT residents Back to charcoal, firewood
The rising prices of cooking gas have forced many households and businesses in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to embrace traditional fuels such as charcoal and firewood. The News Agency…