- Homeland News
Lagos partners YABATECH ahead of 2026 National Intermediate Games
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) as part of preparations to host the 2026 National Intermediate Games for under-18 athletes. The alliance was formalised during a consultative meeting held at the council chambers of YABATECH, where senior officials of the commission met with the institution’s management to harmonise…
Read More » - Sports
UCL: Osimhen, other Nigerian stars qualify for Round of 16
Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray have secured a place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, despite suffering a 2–0 defeat to Manchester City on the final day of the group stage. The Nigerian forward helped his side accumulate enough points to qualify, with Galatasaray finishing 20th, earning 10 points from eight matches and ending with a goal difference of…
Read More » - Global News
As Trump upends alliances, Britain says it needs a ‘more sophisticated’ relationship with Chin
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it was “vital” to build a “more sophisticated relationship” with China as he made the first visit of a British leader to the country in eight years. Starmer’s four-day trip comes as he looks to mend strained ties with the world’s second biggest economy in the face of global frictions unleashed by Britain’s closest…
Read More » - Politics
‘I’m not interested’ — Adamolekun rejects ADC manifesto committee role
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has come under criticism after governance advocate Yemi Adamolekun openly rejected her inclusion on the party’s newly constituted policy and manifesto committee, declaring that she was not interested in the role. The controversy followed the ADC’s announcement of a 50-member policy and manifesto committee, which listed Adamolekun among its members. The committee is chaired by…
Read More » - Politics
Ekiti 2026: INEC seeks monarchs’ backing for peaceful governorship poll
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the support of traditional rulers in Ekiti State to ensure a peaceful conduct of the June 20 governorship election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, made the appeal on Thursday in Ado Ekiti during a stakeholders’ meeting with monarchs. Omoseyindemi said the traditional institution…
Read More » - Crime & City Diary
Amotekun denies reports of gun accident at Owo training ground
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has dismissed reports alleging that an accidental gun discharge at its training ground in Owo injured five personnel. In a statement on Thursday, the Corps’ spokesperson, Mr Jimoh Adeniken, described the claim as false and misleading, insisting that no such incident occurred during any activity of the agency.…
Read More » - Politics
Tinubu deserves empathy, not mockery – Rights activist
By Boye Oyeyemi – A Lagos-based lawyer and human rights activist, Mr Banji Alabi, has criticised the public ridicule that followed President Bola Tinubu’s brief lapse at an event in Turkey, saying Nigerians should respond with empathy rather than mockery. Alabi, who spoke in a statement on Thursday, said he was disturbed by what he described as the insensitive celebration…
Read More » - Perspectives
Atiku Abubakar’s cognitive dissonance, by Sunday Dare
For a man who once occupied the office of Vice President under a constitutional democracy, Atiku Abubakar’s persistent inability—or refusal—to distinguish between democratic governance and military dictatorship is no longer ironic; it is alarming. His claim at the ADC event that Nigeria under Bola Ahmed Tinubu is worse than military rule was not a gaffe but a willful distortion of…
Read More » - Politics
Presidency faults Atiku over comments on APC government
By Kunle Sanni – The Presidency has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over remarks describing the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration as worse than military rule, accusing him of making inflammatory statements capable of undermining Nigeria’s democratic system. The criticism followed comments Atiku made on Tuesday at the launch of a book by the spokesman of the African Democratic…
Read More » - National News
Tinubu mourns death of business icon Adekunle Ojora at 93
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Otunba Adekunle Ojora, a prominent industrialist, business leader, and community figure, who died at the age of 93. In a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu extended his condolences to the Lagos State Government, the immediate family…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel