The 2026 action thriller Runner is set to bring audiences a fast-paced story of survival, sacrifice and determination when it arrives in cinemas on September 11, 2026. Directed by Scott Waugh, the filmmaker behind action-driven productions such as “Need for Speed” and “The Expendables 4”, Runner stars Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson in a […]
A substantial majority of Nigerian state governments remain deeply dependent on federal allocations to meet basic payroll obligations, despite broad fiscal improvements in recent years. A comprehensive financial analysis reveals that at least 26 states failed to generate enough Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to cover their personnel costs in 2025. This leaves […]
Dolly Parton was born into poverty in the hills of East Tennessee and died, 80 years later, as one of the most recognisable entertainers in the world. Across seven decades, she was a country music superstar, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist. But her story was about more than fame. It was a story of […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh international controversy by proposing to rename the strategic Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait.” Raising the idea amid ongoing military clashes with Iran, the president later backtracked, implying the suggestion was not entirely serious. Nevertheless, the comment immediately drew global attention to the heightened geopolitical stakes […]
The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has officially launched its 2026 bursary scheme, opening applications for tertiary students originating from host communities across the state. The announcement was made on Tuesday during an official rollout event held at the commission’s headquarters in Warri, where executive leadership unveiled a newly deployed online portal […]
The Delta State Government has officially commenced construction on its first dedicated neuropsychiatric facility alongside a specialized public health laboratory, with both projects scheduled for completion by March 2027. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed the development following a comprehensive needs assessment conducted after Governor Sheriff Oborevwori assumed office in 2023. The […]
Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, has issued a public apology and formally retracted controversial statements threatening opposition members who refuse to support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The retraction follows widespread outrage generated by a viral video clip showing the commissioner issuing open political threats […]
The Delta State Police Command has officially announced the landmark appointment of CP Samuel Etaifo Erale as the 25th Commissioner of Police to steer and oversee the state’s overarching command structure. Formally assuming duty on August 31, 2026, CP Erale delivered a resolute inaugural pledge prioritizing the fundamental protection of lives and property, assuring residents, […]
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has revealed a sophisticated money-laundering scheme where public funds allocated to a local government were funneled into private company accounts before being converted into cryptocurrency wallets. The Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, made the revelation on Monday during a briefing with media executives […]
Nigeria’s political opposition launched a fierce double-barreled attack on President Bola Tinubu, questioning his administration’s transparency and raising legal concerns over his leadership. Speaking at the first national summit of opposition political leaders in Abuja, key opposition figures criticized the president following reports of his legal attempts to prevent the Federal Bureau of Investigation […]
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