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By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned Israel’s preventive strike on Iran, warning that the growing hostilities between the two nations represent a serious threat to regional and global peace. Tensions in the Middle East reached a boiling point on Friday following the extraordinary military operations of Israel who aim for Iran’s nuclear structures and long …

June 12 recognition of heroes: Rep Whingan Tocca Tinubu While President Bola Ahmed Tinubu broke the Jinx of 12 June 1993 recognizing the heroes and heroines who risked their lives for democracy in Nigeria, the Hon. Sessi Oluwaseun Whingan, representing the Federal College of Badagry of the State of Lagos in the tenth assembly, has the president Bola Tinubu for …

The Badagry Divisional Football Association (BDFA) will honor the honorable Mobolaji Ogunlede, the Lagos state commissioner for the youth and social development and founder of the Rak Foundation (Real Act of Kindness), with a prize for achieving life. Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlede was a key figure in the development of football in the Badagry division. Through its initiative, the Rak League, …

A permanent secretary in the state civil service of Gombe and four other people have been electrocuted, while another 13 have undergone various degrees of injuries, following an increase in the high supply of electricity in the early hours of Saturday. Muhammad Yusuf Kulani was the permanent secretary of the State Ministry for special duties and regional integration. The neighbors …

Iran accused the United States of complicity in what described as “premeditated military aggression” by Israel who left more than 100 people dead, including nuclear scientists and military personnel, in air attacks during the night. Speaking in an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on Friday, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, condemned the strikes, …

Youth empowerment, democracy held through basketball in the northern center of Nigeria. Storm Basketball Club emerged champions of the inaugural North Central Basketball 3 On-3 Challenge (NCBC 3×3), held at Sports Arena, Old Airport in Jos, State State. The tournament, which brought together 36 teams from all over the region, marked a significant step towards youth commitment and base sports …

From class blocks to bridges: like Senator Abba Moro transforms Benue South within six years – he says he does not engage in propaganda on his successes By Peter Oriri In the accidental political landscape of Nigeria, where rhetoric often puts the results shade, Senator Patrick Abba Moro (Phd) stands out, not only as a political, but as an unstoppable …

The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session on Friday on the Iran-Israel conflict, between strikes and counter-moves. The Council has adapted its original program to face the crisis rapidly evolving and also listened to the International Nuclear Dog supported by the United Nations, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). During the night from Thursday to Friday, the Israeli …

The Nigerian political landscape has experienced its moments of suspense and apprehensions but none can deny has had its fair share of exhilarating and exciting moments. With the array of colourful and charismatic politicians that have occupied the stage since the per-independence era, the people have been fairly entertained over the years. Driven by the desire to make political statements, …

By Ayo Kehinde The Lagos division of the Court of Appeal has downloaded and absolutely a former general manager of the Agency for the Maritime Administration and Nigerian security (Nimasa), Patrick Akpolokemi, of alleged fraud of N754.8 million. On Friday, in a unanimous sentence, the Court of Appeal canceled the accusation of 12 counts presented against Akpolokemi by the Commission …