South Korea got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 Thursday after finally converting some of the many chances they created. Until the 80th-minute mark, it seemed that the Czechs would punish the Koreans’ wastefulness, but substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scored the decisive goal in a Guadalajara stadium that…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said more than 13,000 terrorists had been neutralised in the past year, while over 124,000 insurgents and their dependants had surrendered since 2023, as his administration intensified efforts to restore security across the country. The President disclosed this in his Democracy Day address, where he highlighted gains recorded by security…
RCCG General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye has urged President Bola Tinubu to give security chiefs 90 days to eliminate terrorists or leave office amid growing insecurity and public protests. Pastor Enoch Adeboye has called for a 90-day deadline for security chiefs to end terrorism RCCG clarified the G.O.’s and the church’s support for constitutional protests….
Mark Angel’s new marriage has sparked debate online, with many Nigerians revisiting allegations made by his ex-wife, Amanda Jones, about their failed relationship. Mark Angel remarried in a traditional wedding ceremony held in Ikeduru, Imo State, years after revealing that he had secretly married and divorced. While some fans congratulated the comedian on finding love…
The abduction of dozens of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has sparked widespread outrage across the country, prompting condemnation from the Senate, coordinated nationwide protests by teachers, and renewed calls by lawmakers for comprehensive reforms to Nigeria’s security architecture. The protest took place in the Federal Capital…
Paris Saint-Germain retained their UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw that could not be separated after 120 minutes of pulsating football. The French champions showed remarkable resilience to recover from an early setback before holding their nerve in a tense shootout to successfully defend the European…
The U.S. military has announced fresh strikes on Iran targeting missile sites and naval mines as tensions in the Middle East continue despite ongoing peace talks. APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda claimed in an interview on Arise News that the ruling party has 12.9 million registered members submitted to Independent National Electoral Commission—more than all…
President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and several state governors have called on Nigerians to embrace unity, sacrifice and renewed commitment to national development as Muslims across the country celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. In separate Sallah messages, the political leaders urged citizens to use the festive period to pray for peace, support the country’s ongoing reforms,…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered the deployment of special forces and aerial surveillance assets to Oyo State following recent kidnapping incidents in the state. The CDS has also directed a comprehensive security reinforcement in the affected areas through the deployment of advanced aerial surveillance platforms and specialised ground troops…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Abdulrahman Mohammed, has announced former Cross River State gubernatorial candidate, Senator Sandy Onor, as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the PDP Presidential Primaries Collation Committee and former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, during the collation and…
