News

Court grants Yahaya Bello leave to travel to Mecca for lesser hajj

By Dennis Okechukwu A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted permission to a former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to observe…

Politics

Akpabio names Tambuwal, Nwoye, Oshiomhole members of seven-man committee on electoral act amendment

By Our Reporter The Senate has set up a seven-member ad hoc committee to harmonise lawmakers’ submissions on the proposed amendment of the Electoral Act, as part of efforts to…

Metro

Police uncover international prostitution syndicate in Enugu, arrest suspect

By Esther Ibe, Owerri The Enugu State Police Command has uncovered a transnational human trafficking syndicate involved in prostitution, leading to the detention of a 50-year-old suspect and the rescue…

Business

NISO hails NNPC Abuja IPP as crucial to power generation expansion

By Our Reporter The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has described the ongoing 350-megawatt Abuja Gas Independent Power Project (IPP) being developed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC)…

Entertainment/Arts

From Struggle to Strength: Themba Gorimbo stars on Glo Sponsored African Voices

By Our Reporter The remarkable journey of mixed martial arts fighter, Themba Gorimbo, takes centre stage in this weekend’s edition of African Voices Changemakers, CNN International’s magazine programme, sponsored by…

Sports

UEFA: Mourinho faces Real Madrid again or Inter Milan in knockout play-offs

By Dennis Okechukwu Benfica could be set for another heavyweight UEFA Champions League showdown, with Real Madrid or Inter Milan looming as potential opponents in the knockout phase play-offs following…

Opinion/Features

The Gospel According to Donald Trump!

By Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi The caption seems so antithetical that yours truly risks being accused of blasphemy for assigning to the United States President the classic introduction of Bible reading in…