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Norris Takes Brilliant Pole in Wet Las Vegas Qualifying as Title Rival Piastri Starts Fifth
McLaren’s Lando Norris delivered a sensational performance in treacherous conditions to take pole position for the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, strengthening his position in the Formula 1 world title fight. With his teammate and championship challenger Oscar Piastri managing only fifth, Norris is now in a prime position to extend his championship lead heading…
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Gas Explosion Rocks Ibadan Community, Many Feared Dead
Several people were feared dead on Friday night following a gas explosion in the Bioku-Alaadun community of Ona Ara Local Government Area, Oyo State. According to reports, the blast occurred while a gas tanker was offloading its contents into a local retail outlet. The explosion reportedly injured the shop owner and several others who were…
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ASUU Strike: NLC to Meet as Ultimatum Expires
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that its organs will convene to determine the next course of action following the expiration of their ultimatum to the Federal Government today, Saturday. The development was disclosed by Benson Upah, Acting Secretary-General of the NLC, in a conversation with Punch. One month ago, the NLC had issued…
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Army Reaffirms Commitment to Neutral Security Operations in Taraba Chiefdom
The Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has reiterated the Army’s commitment to defending all communities without bias while fostering peace and development. General Uwa made the assurance over the weekend when he received a high-powered delegation from the Wurkum Chiefdom at the Brigade Headquarters…
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Gov. Kefas Orders Immediate Deboarding of All Schools in Taraba
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has directed that all public and private secondary schools in the state immediately deboard their students in response to rising insecurity nationwide. The directive was issued through a statement signed by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Augustina Godwin, citing recent attacks and abductions in other states, including Kebbi and…
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COAS Visits Kaduna Military Hospital, Promises Enhanced Care for Wounded Soldiers
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, visited soldiers wounded in action at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna, on Friday, pledging improved medical care and support for their recovery. According to a statement by Lt. Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the visit was part of General…
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Abia Government Cracks Down on Theft of Public Property by Scavengers
The Abia State government has expressed concern over rising cases of theft involving government and private property, allegedly perpetrated by scrap collectors and other criminals who sell stolen items to scrap dealers at extremely low prices. The stolen property includes electrical cables, transformer components, railway materials, manhole covers, iron sheets, streetlights, and household iron items,…
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What’s Wrong with NFF and a Coach Who Blames Voodoo for Defeat?
Chaos in Nigeria’s politics has now seeped into football. The pattern is familiar: those benefiting from the system act as if nothing is wrong, while failure is celebrated or ignored. And now, our football faces the same crisis. No reasonable person can defend Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers, particularly the limp display against DR Congo.…
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Wadata Plaza: Where PDP’s Soul Turned Battlefield
WADATA Plaza, the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), became a full-blown battleground last Tuesday as rival factions clashed violently over control of the party’s headquarters. Police officers from the FCT Command fired tear gas repeatedly, affecting governors, party leaders, supporters, and journalists alike. In minutes, the once-proud PDP secretariat transformed into the…
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Benue Catholic Priests Say Attacks on Communities Bear Every Mark of Genocide
The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA) of Makurdi Diocese has backed Bishop Wilfred Anagbe in his testimony before the U.S. Congress, describing the ongoing violence in Benue State as genocidal. In a statement released by Revd. Fr. Joseph Beba, Chairman of NCDPA, the priests condemned the sustained attacks, killings, and displacement of Christians and…
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