Arsenal’s advantage at the top of the Premier League table has been reduced to four points after a dramatic 3–2 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday evening. The Gunners entered the encounter under pressure, knowing that both Manchester City and Aston Villa had already recorded victories earlier in the weekend. City secured a 2–0…
The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a stop-and-search operation in Saki, Oyo State. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, January 25, 2026, describing the intelligence-led operation as a major success. According to the statement, operatives…
Former Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has said Kylian Mbappé must secure major trophies with the club and shine on the international stage to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Hazard noted that lifting the UEFA Champions League and the Spanish LaLiga title with Real Madrid, as well as making a deep run with France…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of attempting to recast himself as an “emergency opposition mouthpiece” after allegedly receiving a cold reception from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a recent visit to the Presidential Villa. Fayose claimed that Makinde’s recent criticism of President Tinubu, made at the birthday…
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), a unit of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has attributed Friday’s national grid collapse to the simultaneous tripping of several 330kV transmission lines and the disconnection of some grid-connected power generation units. In a statement released on its official social media platforms on Friday, January 23, NISO…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with an alleged conspiracy and theft involving goods valued at N20.45 million from a commercial store in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the case was reported on January…
The Nigerian Army has denied reports that Ibrahim Nazifi, a recruit from Gombe State, died during military training at the Nigerian Army Depot in Zaria. The denial follows an earlier statement by the Gombe State Government claiming that the recruit died while undergoing training. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Acting Assistant Director…
The Jigawa State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a newly married man who allegedly died after consuming a poisoned meal prepared by his wife in Gauza village, Jahun Local Government Area. According to preliminary police findings, the deceased reportedly ate his lunch at home before falling seriously ill. He…
The Anambra State Government has announced that it will commence pro-rata salary payments for civil servants from February 2026, a policy shift aimed at ending the long-standing Monday sit-at-home across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, disclosed this on Saturday, January 24, during a press briefing in Awka. He…
Ogun State is set to attain long-awaited oil-producing status following approval by President Bola Tinubu for the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Eba in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed while receiving the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, and other senior naval officers during a…
