The report released on its website says the figure shows a significant improvement compared to 3.48 per cent recorded in the second quarter of 2024 and the 3.13 per cent recorded in Q1 2025. According to newsmen, the figures signal a strengthening economy, driven by recent rebasing, rebound in oil production and a resilient non-oil […]
According to the Philippine weather service, the typhoon made landfall on the Philippines’ Calayan Island, part of the sparsely populated Babuyan chain, at 3:00 pm (0700 GMT). As of 5:00 pm (0900 GMT), maximum sustained winds of 215 kilometres per hour (134 mph) were reported at the storm’s centre, with gusts reaching as high as […]
The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement. The kidnappers were identified as Hassan Mohammed (20) of Wandigah Town, Mandagali, Borno State; Bello Abubakar (25) of Roundabout Maura, Sokoto State; and Yusuf Ahmed (23) of Hazari LGA, Bauchi State. According to Grace Iringe-Koko, the arrests followed an investigation into the […]
Ibas disclosed this while answering questions from newsmen through his Senior Special Adviser on Media, Hector Igbikiowubu, saying it was understandable that, having been away from the business of legislation for a while, the lawmakers were merely trying to make an effort to discharge their functions. Ibas, who left office after President Bola Tinubu lifted […]
The operation, followed actionable intelligence from ground troops, according to a statement by NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet. A combined force of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms and strike aircraft tracked terrorist movements near Banki. Real-time updates enabled precision airstrikes in three successive waves, targeting the terrorists’ movement […]
Speaking in an interview, the mother of three said, “After my third baby, I didn’t like what I saw. I felt I owed it to myself to be happy and confident. I did the surgery for my mental health, not for anyone else.” Ogbodo, who has had three cesarean sections, said the physical changes from […]
Goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike in a dominant first half gave the defending champions a comfortable lead. However, Liverpool faded after the break, allowing Everton’s Idrissa Gana Gueye to pull one back and set up a nervy finish. Everton, who had relied on late goals in previous matches, struggled to break their winless […]
President Bola Tinubu will join prominent Yoruba monarchs, political leaders, captains of industry, and thousands of Ibadan sons and daughters to celebrate the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Chairman of the Planning and Organizing Committee, Chief Bayo Oyero, disclosed the details of the coronation ceremony at a press conference, saying the week long […]
In a statement by the Acting Assistant Director 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect hails from Ateryange community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, and is allegedly a high-profile member of the notorious bandits’ gang led by the wanted criminal, Akiki Utivi, popularly known […]
Authorities said the 31-year-old, nicknamed “Speedy” Gonzalez, was shot in an attack inside a house in the coastal province of Esmeraldas, border of Colombia which is plagued by rival drug gangs. Police did not specify a motive for the crime. A second victim, who was not identified, died while being rushed to the hospital. Ecuador […]