Lionel Messi has spoken publicly for the first time after Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, describing the loss as deeply painful. In an emotional Instagram post on Monday, the Argentina captain wrote, “The pain is immense and it’s going to take a long...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja
House of Representatives has called for a detailed investigation into the deaths, losses and abandoned properties of Nigerians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Lawmakers also urged the Federal Government to strengthen diplomatic efforts and legal action to protect Nigerians living in South Africa and seek compensation...
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has removed Army Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky and appointed Mykhailo Drapaty as his replacement after days of protests over changes in the country’s military leadership. Syrsky, 60, had led Ukraine’s armed forces since 2024 and played a key role in defending Kyiv during Russia’s full-scale invasion...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has formally decorated thirty (30) senior officers recently elevated to the ranks of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) and Commissioner of Police (CP). The ceremony, held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, marks the formal decoration of officers...
Spain’s World Cup-winning team received a heroes’ welcome in Madrid on Monday as an estimated two million fans lined the streets to celebrate their second FIFA World Cup triumph. The players travelled through the city on an open-top bus before arriving at Cibeles Square, where thousands of supporters cheered...
Lately, the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria, (CIPSMN), the umbrella body of practicing and aspiring practitioners has been in the news. Sadly, for the wrong reasons. Somehow, this position has been further strengthened by the generality of those in the profession and technocrats in other...
Exactly 24 years ago, I wrote a piece on the then Benue State Governor, Dr. George Akume, who was warming up for his second term. Entitled “Benue 2003: It is still George,” the opinion was published in THIS DAY Newspapers. This title is, therefore, neither new nor original to...
Nigeria Police Force, through operatives of the IGP Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering and the IGP X-Squad, has successfully dismantled a pipeline vandalism network operating in Adamawa State, leading to the arrest of seven suspects and the recovery of 285 pieces of vandalized Nigerian National Petroleum...
Federal Government has received the final report of the National Technical Working Group on the World Bank-supported $500 million Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains for Growth Programme (AGROW), marking the conclusion of the programme’s design phase and its transition to implementation. This is just as the Vice President, Senator Kashim...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected and second female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a watershed in the legal profession and a triumph for merit, excellence, and gender inclusion. President Tinubu...
The trial of a former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido and his two sons, Aminu Lamido and Mustapha Lamido at the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, before Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu was again stalled on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 due to the absence of the lead defence counsel, Joe Agi, SAN. The...
Traditional ruler of the Mumuye people in Yoro Local Government Area of Taraba State, HRM Ado Adamu Mazang, has accused the member representing Yoro State Constituency in the Taraba State House of Assembly, Hon. Joseph Kasong, of allegedly collecting millions of naira from residents under the guise of creating...
Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger and more resilient healthcare system through sustained investment in the education and training of health professionals. Governor Umo Eno made the commitment during the matriculation ceremony of 1,413 students admitted into the Akwa Ibom State College of...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned 110 new family houses for Corporals and below as well as Senior Non Commissioned Officers at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, saying the project reflects the Nigerian Army’s commitment to improving the welfare of its personnel. The housing estate,...
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday July 21 told the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) that it opened two foreign currency accounts for the council based on a directive from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF)....
Borno State Governor Uba Sani has advised states seeking to replicate the Kaduna Peace Model to first identify the root causes of their security challenges and allow communities to take ownership of peace-building initiatives. The governor gave the advice while receiving the Implementation Monitoring Committee of the National Economic...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) to improve healthcare delivery, particularly in resettled communities across the state. Governor Zulum made the pledge while inspecting drugs, medical equipment, and consumables donated to...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has launched a renewed regional initiative to strengthen health knowledge management and promote seamless information sharing across ECOWAS Member States, marking a significant step towards building stronger, evidence-based health systems in West Africa. As part of the initiative, WAHO...
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has challenged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to make public the full, unedited video recording of the interrogation of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over the ongoing investigation into the controversial...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday announced the disbursement of ₦3.1 billion in compensation to 331 property owners whose lands and buildings were acquired for major infrastructure projects across the state. The beneficiaries are owners of properties affected by government projects in Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Igbogbo and Ogba....