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Delta State has been ranked the second-best governed state in Nigeria under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, according to the 2025 Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) Governance Performance Index. A Saturday statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Festus Ahon, said the ranking “places Delta State second nationwide with a score of 70 per cent, closely following Kaduna State, which topped the index with 73 per cent.” The statement said the result “highlights the growing recognition of Governor Oborevwori’s administration for its performance in governance, infrastructure development, public service delivery and overall management of state affairs.” According…
The Ogun State Police Command has linked two suspects arrested in the Ijebu-Ode area of the state to a kidnapping and murder case under investigation in the Okada area of Edo State. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, noting that the suspects were arrested following intelligence-driven investigations by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit. Babaseyi noted that the breakthrough came following an earlier report that personnel of the Nigeria Forest Security Service apprehended two suspicious persons in the Atiba area of Ijebu-Ode, prompting the police to commence investigations into their activities. Giving…
Franco-Malian coach Eric Chelle has defended his decision to introduce a wave of new faces into the Super Eagles setup in recent weeks, insisting the shake-up is part of a deliberate strategy to raise the overall quality of the squad ahead of future competition, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Malian coach named eight Nigeria Premier Football League players in his Unity Cup squad and used the tournament to hand senior debuts to Femi Azeez, Owen Oseni, Arthur Okonkwo and Rafiu Durosinmi. Abdullahi Bewene, the Banik Ostrava defender, subsequently earned his first cap in the friendly draw against Poland, while Genk…
Kyle Richards is throwing her support behind her sister, Kathy Hilton. Posting via her Instagram Story on Friday, June 5, Richards, 57, defended HIlton, 67, after she stepped down as the grand marshal of the West Hollywood Pride Parade due to backlash from the LGBTQIA+ community. “My sister Kathy has always been a supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and will continue to be,” Richards wrote in the post. “As far as ‘MAGA ties’, just because you are acquainted with or associated with or associated with someone in the past or present, does not mean you share their political views.” Richards…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the attack on a military base in Borno State, saying five soldiers and three members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were killed. The army, however, noted that the attack was repelled by troops of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that insurgents suspected to be fighters of Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attacked a military base around Mandara axis, killing eight soldiers and injuring others. In a statement issued on Friday, the spokesperson for Operation Hadin Kai, Haruna Sani, said the attack…
A factional chairman of the Labour Party in Nasarawa State, Alexander Ombugu, has cried out that his life is in danger. Speaking to newsmen in Lafia on Saturday, Ombugu called on security agencies to provide him with protection and investigate the matter. According to him, the threats might be connected to his position on issues that arose during the party’s recently concluded primary elections in the state. He declined to identify those he suspected to be behind the alleged threats, saying such information would be better disclosed to security agencies to avoid compromising investigations. He appealed to security agencies in the…
Borno South senator, Ali Ndume, has said the people of North-East will reciprocate President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure reforms in the region with massive votes in the 2027 general election. He disclosed this in a statement on Saturday following the flag-off of the reconstruction and dualization of the 125-kilometer Gombe-Biu highway. The senator hailed Tinubu and the minister of works, David Umahi, for redeeming their pledges to put the road in good shape. He said, “In 2019, during a high-level engagement with the then minister of works and housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, which I initiated, I expressed concerns regarding the deplorable condition of…
Bandits have reportedly demanded N40 million from farmers across several communities in Bena, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, before allowing them access to their farmlands for the commencement of this year’s farming season. The development was disclosed on Saturday by security analyst and crisis journalist, Bakastine, via a post on his X handle, where he raised concerns over the continued vulnerability of rural communities in the state. The demand has sparked panic among residents, forcing some families to abandon their communities over fears of possible attacks, while others remain uncertain about returning to their farmlands. Sources from the affected communities…
Everton midfielder Toni Payne is full of excitement after opening her goal account for the Super Falcons, DAILY POST reports. Payne scored Nigeria’s second goal in Friday night’s 2-1 friendly win over Senegal at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne. Asisat Oshoala gave Nigeria the lead from the spot in the 32nd minute. Payne doubled Justine Madugu’s side lead with a fine finish just before the break. The 31-year-old was pleased to finally get off the mark for the African champions. ”I’m happy to score (for the Falcons) after almost five years so just really good to do it here in Nigeria,”…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria’s future depends on strong institutions, an impartial judiciary and adherence to the rule of law. Jonathan stated this on Friday while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Law Week of the Yenagoa Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association in Bayelsa State. The event, themed “Securing the Future: Sustainable National Asset Protection in Africa; Opportunities, Risks and Regulatory Pathways,” brought together legal practitioners, judicial officers and other stakeholders. Addressing participants during a plenary session, Jonathan urged lawyers and judicial officers to uphold justice, fairness and the rule of law, describing members of…
