Tottenham Hotspur’s struggles at home continued Tuesday night as Newcastle United claimed a 2–1 win in North London, leaving Spurs with more questions than answers. It was not for lack of possession. Or effort. But once again, it was about moments — and Newcastle handled theirs better. The visitors...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
Four‑and‑a‑half years. That’s how long Casemiro has anchored Manchester United’s midfield since his big‑name move from Real Madrid in 2022. But even with the 2025/26 season still very much alive, the Brazilian’s influence remains undeniable — and his planned departure at the end of this campaign feels less like...
Nigerian Association of Nephrology (NAN) has raised concern over a sharp rise in kidney disease infections in the country, reporting that cases have surged by approximately 30 per cent, with one in every ten Nigerians now affected. The President of the Association, Professor Jacob Awobusuyi, disclosed this on Tuesday...
If an individual can steal from the government with impunity and we only discover it many years later, after the fact, it means we have no effective checks and balances. Due to a lack of checks and balances, the nation has become a prison where everyone is trying to...
Education remains a central pillar of post-insurgency recovery and long-term development in Borno State in 2025, as the Babagana Umara Zulum-led administration intensified policy interventions, funding commitments, and partnerships aimed at restoring access, quality, and inclusiveness across the education sector. However, despite notable gains in infrastructure, scholarships, and enrolment...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the Senate’s latest position on the electronic transmission of election results, describing it as a calculated attempt to undermine electoral transparency under the guise of compromise. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, mnipr, the opposition party said...
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated exceptional resolve and operational superiority by swiftly repelling an ISWAP attack, and launching a devastating follow-on counter-offensive. Media Information Officer , Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani...
The former National Woman Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Kayauta Yakubu, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection ceremony took place on Tuesday at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, where she was officially received into the ruling party by the APC...
Troops of 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have recorded a major operational success under Operation IGBO IDANU I, dealing a decisive strategic blow to a notorious terrorist network linked to Kachalla Ibrahim and Shu’aibu in Kogi State. Advancing through dense forest, difficult terrain, and multiple riverine obstacles, the troops displayed...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to ensure the dividends of the Renewed Hope Agenda reforms are felt across every state and community in Nigeria. He charged members of the National Economic Council (NEC), comprising state governors, key government officials, and other relevant stakeholders,...
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has denied granting the United Methodist Church of Nigeria (UMCN) access to the Jatutu Memorial Cathedral Magami in Jalingo, the state capital to conducted their reconciliation service come February 22nd 2026. Governor Kefas also revealed that he has embraced the recent reconciliation process carried...
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) uncompromising resolve to intensify air operations against insurgent and terrorist elements, declaring that the Service remains fully committed to decisive, intelligence-driven action across all theatres. Speaking at a high-level strategic meeting with...
Governor Okpebholo’s latest award as the Governor of the Year in education is a clear recognition of his huge investment to rescuing the sector from its previous rots by the immediate past Governor Godwin Obaseki. Edo state educational sector was abandoned despite the hoopla that greeted the touted EDOBESST...
Justice F. Giwa Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja has slated March 23, 2026 for delivery of judgment in the trial of Nicholas Mutu, a serving member of the Federal House of Representatives. Mutu is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alongside Airworld...
A coalition of governorship aspirants from Kunav community in Vandeikya Local Government Area has called for the replacement of Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election, despite the governor’s insistence that he still has six years to complete his tenure. The group, drawn from different...
As part of efforts to fight insecurity, the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia has pledged to construct the Nyihemba-Anwase-Abande road to ease movement and also enhance patrol and rapid response by security operatives. Governor Alia also assured the community that he would revive the energy (power) at Anwase,...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Professor Timothy Terseer Alabar as new Vice Chancellor, Father Adasu University, Makurdi (FAUM). Governor Alia who is the visitor to the university made the approval following due process leading to the appointment as was carried out by the Governing...
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, is set to flag off Renewed Hope rally in support of the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. Similarly, the National Chairman is expected during the rally on Thursday to receive some...
Senate has amended the Electoral Act to allow the electronic transmission of election results, while also retaining a manual backup system to address possible technical challenges during polls. The decision followed the upper chamber’s move on Tuesday to reverse its earlier stance, which had opposed compulsory electronic transmission of...
Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced that the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its 84-day nationwide industrial action following a successful conciliation meeting with the Federal Government. The Union has consequently directed all its members nationwide to return to work immediately in the interest...