A man identified as Lawal Faruq has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly setting his former lover, Omolola Hassan, on fire following the breakdown of their relationship. The incident occurred at a military barracks in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to reports, Faruq became enraged after the end of the relationship, claiming that both he and the victim had taken an oath never to separate. […]
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has announced a 21-player squad for Nigeria’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifying clash with Benin Republic. Madugu retained several key players from his regular lineup, including team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Asisat Oshoala, Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie, and Osinachi Ohale. Also returning to the squad are Ashleigh Plumptre, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Oluwatosin Demehin, all of whom played vital roles in Nigeria’s recent […]
Venezuela has deployed thousands of troops along its border with Colombia in response to a growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, following a series of reported naval strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels. According to Venezuelan military officials, 17,000 soldiers have been mobilised in Táchira State, which borders Colombia, as part of nationwide military drills ordered by President Nicolás Maduro. The deployment comes amid rising tensions between Caracas and Washington, […]
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has released official guidelines on the correct rendition and recitation of the National Anthem and Pledge at public and official events across the country. In a public notice shared via its official X handle on Friday, the agency urged Nigerians to adhere strictly to the approved protocol during national ceremonies. According to the NOA, only the first stanza of the national anthem should be sung […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will on Saturday hold its annual 10-kilometre Walk and Jog Exercise in Abuja, an initiative designed to strengthen the physical fitness, health, and operational readiness of its personnel. The event is part of the Force’s broader commitment to maintaining peak performance levels among officers and airmen, recognizing that physical endurance remains a crucial component of military effectiveness. The exercise, scheduled to take place between 6:00 […]
Despite decades of heavy investment and numerous reform initiatives, Nigeria’s power sector continues to grapple with deep-seated inefficiencies and underperformance. The national grid remains unable to transmit the full capacity generated by the country’s power plants, leading to significant energy losses and persistent shortfalls in electricity supply to homes and industries. Recent performance data show that, of Nigeria’s total installed generation capacity of approximately 13,625 megawatts (MW), only around 5,200 […]
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has reaffirmed the team’s determination to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Nigeria gears up for the CAF Play-Off Tournament in Morocco next month. Speaking after the team’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic, the 32-year-old defender expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances while appealing for patience and continued support from fans. “We are quite happy to have this opportunity. It’s a […]
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has projected an increase of about 600,000 barrels per day in the country’s crude oil production, driven by new investments and the implementation of 28 approved Field Development Plans in 2025. The Commission stated that the new developments are expected to add approximately 600,000 barrels of crude oil and more than two billion standard cubic feet of gas […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has denied involvement in a planned protest reportedly organised by activist Omoyele Sowore and his associates, warning students nationwide not to be deceived or used by “selfish and politically motivated individuals.” Addressing journalists on Thursday at the Federal Cooperative College in Ibadan, Oyo State, NANS President, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, described reports linking the association to the proposed #FreeNnamdiKanu protest slated for October 20 […]
