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By Kolawole Omotola Olaide A tragic canoe accident in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State has claimed the lives of two siblings after the vessel they were travelling in reportedly capsized while crossing a river. The victims, identified as 25-year-old Mekalachi Gogochuri and his 23-year-old sister, Rejoice Gogochuri, lost their lives on Saturday evening when the hand-paddled canoe overturned near the Aliya (Over Bridge) area of Ahoada Town. According to the victims’ elder brother, Abraham Gogochuri, the siblings were returning home from work at about 7:45 p.m. when they boarded the canoe alongside five other passengers. Although seven…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued nomination forms to 13 House of Representatives candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, clearing them to participate in the 2027 general elections. The development marks a significant step in the electoral process as political parties continue to complete documentation and submit candidates within the timetable released by the electoral commission. Despite the progress, the APC is yet to finalise its candidate for the Ido/Ibarapa Federal Constituency. The constituency remains the only outstanding federal seat where the party has not officially confirmed a flag bearer.…

By Sola Ojewusi The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered a breathtaking new phase, and if the opening four Round of 32 matches are anything to go by, football’s established order is under unprecedented assault. For decades, the knockout stage has been the playground of traditional heavyweights. Germany, Brazil and the Netherlands have long carried the aura of inevitability whenever the World Cup reaches its decisive rounds. But in North America, the script is being rewritten with astonishing speed. Four matches have been completed. Three have delivered seismic shocks. The first warning came when co-hosts Canada edged South Africa 1-0…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved 27 major road projects valued at more than ₦3.9 trillion, in what the Federal Government describes as one of the country’s largest infrastructure investments aimed at improving connectivity, stimulating economic growth and enhancing transportation across Nigeria. The projects span 15 states—Adamawa State, Benue State, Cross River State, Ebonyi State, Ekiti State, Kogi State, Kwara State, Lagos State, Niger State, Ondo State, Osun State, Oyo State, Plateau State, Taraba State and Yobe State. Among the flagship approvals is the ₦1.8 trillion re-award of the 409-kilometre dual carriageway project in Niger State under…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Ore da mi, mo dá ọ̀rẹ́ mi, ọ̀dàlẹ̀ di méjì.”….. “A friend betrayed me, I betrayed my friend, and we both became traitors.” It reminds us that when anger, backbiting, jealousy, and the desire for revenge take over, both sides lose their integrity. “Ore da mi” is painful, but “mọ́ dá ọ̀rẹ́ mi” only multiplies the hurt. True strength is choosing wisdom over retaliation because biting back doesn’t heal the wound it, only creates two betrayers instead of one. Let your character be stronger than your emotions, and let peace speak louder than revenge. ADT Cares

By Peter Omopo The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified its nationwide sensitisation campaign ahead of the July 1, 2026 implementation of the Green Tax Surcharge, urging stakeholders to embrace the policy aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and encouraging the importation of cleaner, eco-friendly vehicles. The latest sensitisation exercise, held at the Apapa Area Command, brought together customs officers, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, importers and other stakeholders under the theme, “Implementation of the Green Tax Surcharge and Related Fiscal Adjustments.” Speaking on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the Zone A Coordinator, Mohammed Babadende, said the awareness campaign…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived in Jigawa State on an official visit to commission major infrastructure, education and healthcare projects aimed at advancing development and improving the quality of life for residents. The First Lady arrived at Dutse International Airport at about 11:00 a.m. on Monday before proceeding to Hadejia Local Government Area, where she is scheduled to inaugurate two major roads named after Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The road projects form part of the Jigawa State Government’s efforts to strengthen transportation infrastructure, stimulate economic activities and improve accessibility within the rapidly…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State Government has commenced the enforcement of its directive to remove illegal shanties, roadside stalls and other unauthorised structures occupying the median strip along the Badagry Expressway at Alaba Rago. The operation, which began on Monday morning, was carried out by a joint enforcement team comprising operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, the Lagos State Task Force, Eko Strike Force, Kick Against Indiscipline officials, the Lagos Waste Management Authority and other relevant agencies. Before the exercise commenced, leaders of the various enforcement teams addressed personnel and outlined operational procedures before deploying them to designated locations.…

By Peter Omopo The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of an unspecified number of students following an attack by gunmen on Government Day Secondary School, Lassa in Askira/Uba Local Government Area. The incident occurred on Monday morning while students were writing the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination. The attack reportedly threw the school into panic, forcing students and teachers to flee for safety as the armed assailants stormed the premises. Reports indicated that one teacher was killed during the attack, while another sustained injuries. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command,…

By Peter Omopo The president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Yasser Al-Misehal, has resigned following Saudi Arabia’s early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Al-Misehal announced his decision in a statement posted on his X account on Sunday, taking full responsibility for the Green Falcons’ failure to progress beyond the group stage. Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H with two points after recording draws against Uruguay (1-1) and Cape Verde (0-0), before suffering a 4-0 defeat to Spain. “The failure of the national team to qualify for the next round of the World Cup is a result…