Politics

The Senate has reacted to the criticism that followed the passage of the bill to establish a State Police structure in the country, explaining that it was “purely out of necessity and not political interest and a product of national consensus and not cynicism.” Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele in a statement issued by the Directorate of Media and Public Affairs …

England completed an unbeaten run in Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama, as Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half to confidently send the Three Lions into the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup. Despite dominating possession and creating the best chances from the opening whistle at the MetLife Stadium, Thomas Tuchel’s men …

Nigerian sprint hurdling phenomenon, Tobi Amusan, delivered another world-class performance to claim victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday with a season-best of 12.27 seconds (+0.7m/s). Amusan edged out Grace Stark, who placed second in 12.38, while Alaysha Johnson rounded out the podium in 12.39. Remarkably, this marks the third time in the 2026 …

The Benue State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the murder of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in the state, Ardo Risku Mohammed, and another victim, Yakubu Isa. The command said the arrests followed intelligence-led operations conducted by its tactical teams on the night of Friday, June 27, in Otukpo Local …

By Ayo Kehinde The Benue Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the murder of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State Chapter, Alhaji Ardo Risku Mohammed, and one Yakubu Isa. The arrests followed what the Command described as an intense intelligence gathering and coordinated tactical operation carried out in Otukpo …

The vice presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reiterated his party’s resolve to build a stronger political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections following a strategic meeting with the party’s National Leader, Seriake Dickson. Kwankwaso disclosed the meeting in a post shared on his verified X account on Sunday, revealing that he visited …

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has threatened to deal with FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.As for the governor of the south-eastern state, he has a formidable political machinery to take on Wike and his loyalists in their desperate bid to take over the state in 2027. Nwifuru Nwifuru was reacting to claims by Wike loyalists that President Bola Tinubu would …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected a fake list circulating on social media and other online platforms purporting to contain the names of the winning candidates in the just concluded primaries. In a public notice issued on Sunday, the ruling party clarified that it had not released an official compilation of successful candidates and warned party members and the …

Post views: 23 By Wakawaka Sports The South East Basketball Association has commended teams, coaches, players, officials and stakeholders who participated in the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Premier League held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. The association, in a statement made available to the media, described the participation of the teams as an important factor for the success …

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation into the killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Ardo Risku, insisting that all those involved in the attack must be brought to justice. The sultan, president of the board of directors of …