Written by By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency reports British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has said he would not shift ground on his opposition to U.S. President, Donald Trump’s demands to acquire Greenland, noting that the later had reversed his prior support for a Chagos Islands deal to put pressure on Britain. This even as Trump in his … Continue reading “UK ‘ll resist Trump’s pressure on Greenland— Starmer”
(David Vs The People Of Lagos State) By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN The essence of bail The facts of this case have brought to the fore an urgent and a compelling need for holistic reforms in the administration of the criminal justice sector and proper training for all institutions involved in the investigation of crime and … Continue reading “Simplifying the bail process in criminal prosecution (2)”
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Wednesday said digital skills have no barriers as it empowered a new cohort of persons with disabilities (PWDs) with essential technology skills. The training, announced in a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, was carried out in partnership with the … Continue reading “NITDA trains PWDs, says digital inclusion key to Nigeria’s tech future”
…Says National Assembly Will Continue to Support Police Reforms and Welfare By Henry Umoru Abuja — The Senate has commended the Nigeria Police Force for the swift arrest of suspects linked to the killing of a woman and her children in Kano State. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Senator Ahmad Malam Madori … Continue reading “Senate commends police over swift arrest of suspects in Kano killings”
Fermin Lopez’s first-half brace and second-half goals by Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski earned Barcelona a 4-2 Champions League win at Slavia Prague on Wednesday. The result keeps Barca in contention for a top-eight finish in the league phase, which guarantees direct passage to the last 16. The Catalans face FC Copenhagen at home in … Continue reading “Fermin Lopez brace hands Barcelona win at Slavia Prague”
Moises Caicedo’s late goal gave Chelsea a vital 1-0 win against Cypriot minnows Pafos on Wednesday as the Blues moved closer to automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16. In Liam Rosenior’s first Champions League game as Chelsea boss, Caicedo netted in the closing stages at Stamford Bridge to end Pafos’ stubborn resistance. Chelsea’s … Continue reading “UCL: Caicedo strikes late as Chelsea edge Pafos 1-0”
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has assured that all persons abducted during Sunday’s attack on Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru Local Government Area will be rescued and reunited safely with their families. The Governor gave the assurance on Wednesday when he led a high-powered delegation of senior government officials and heads … Continue reading “Kurmin Wali abduction: Uba Sani assures victims will return safely”
Nigerian forward George Ilenikhena has etched his name into UEFA Champions League history after becoming the youngest African player to make 15 appearances in the competition. The 19-year-old surpassed the long-standing record held by former Super Eagles star Nwankwo Kanu. UEFA confirmed that Ilenikhena reached the milestone at 19 years and 157 days, bettering Kanu’s … Continue reading “Monaco’s Nigerian forward, Ilenikhena breaks Kanu’s UCL record”
By Luminous Jannamike The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arraigned 11 suspects in connection with the killing of Arise News journalist Somtochukwu Maduagwu and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, during a violent robbery at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension, Abuja, on 29 September 2025. The suspects are facing a nine-count charge bordering on criminal … Continue reading “Police arraign 11 suspected killers of Arise TV journalist Somto Maduagwu”
By Tony Iyare I’ve long struggled with this confession and may even be willing to offer penance and an act of contrition. Of all our revered bosses at Newswatch magazine, where I had a stint as I scaled up in my journalistic career, Daniel Ochima Agbese (more popularly called Dan Agbese), was my favourite. A deft master … Continue reading “Final bow of ‘Prof’ Dan Agbese (1944-2025)”