Politics

INEC set to commence claims, objections in voters’ register

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers says it is prepared to commence the claims and objections exercise for the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.…

Economy

Tinubu seeks Senate approval for fresh $516m Sokoto–Badagry Highway loan request

Tinubu asked lawmakers to approve a $516,333,007 financing package from Deutsche Bank and incorporate it into the federal government’s existing borrowing plan already endorsed by the legislature. By Deborah Hassan …

Sports

Super Eagles ex-striker dies while playing football

By Moses Okorie Nigeria has lost a former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo who died at the age of 40 after collapsing on the pitch while playing football in Kaduna…

Entertainment/Showbiz

Mrs Alao-Akala sets Ibadan aglow with 22-year old spiritual legacy

By Kehinde Emmanuel The former First Lady of Oyo State, Chief (Mrs) Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, recently set Ibadan aglow as she hosted the 22nd edition of her annual Unlimited Praise programme.…

Security

Benue Police arrests 7 over Otukpo abduction, rescue some victims

The Police Command in Benue has arrested seven suspects over alleged connection with the April 15 abduction of  some passengers in Otukpo. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme, confirmed the…

General News

Mixed reactions trail childhood immunisation in FCT

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed mixed views on childhood immunisation, even as experts continue to emphasise its role in preventing diseases such as measles, polio and…

Opinions/Columnists

A mini-Nigeria in Asaba

Cable Point, better known in the good old days as Wire, is one of the most iconic and culturally mixed neighbourhoods in Nigeria  By Sylvester Asoya In 1978, Mallam Mohammed…