Nigeria’s Folashade Oluwafemiayo has clinched the gold medal for Nigeria in the women’s heavyweight powerlifting event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Folashade broke the world record after lifting 130kg, 150kg and 155kg to score a cumulative 123.4 points, to win another gold for Nigeria, Thursday evening. Nigeria won the gold and silver medals in the

Former presidential candidate, Oby Ezekwesili, has eulogised her husband, Chinedu, as they mark their 34th wedding anniversary. In a post on her Facebook page, late Thursday, Oby stated how her husband had been there for her all the time. Sharing a photo of herself and Chinedu, Oby talked about her husband and how she had

Winner of the International Truck of the Year Award in Hannover, Ford Trucks, is set to make another return with its new zero-emission trucks aimed to advance its global competition as a distinctive player in production, design and product development. Ford Trucks, which is marketed in Nigeria by Coscharis Motors Plc, is to unveil its

A former Inspector-General of Police, Mustapha Balogun, died at a hospital in Lekki, Lagos at about 8:30 pm on Thursday during a brief illness, according to family sources. Born August 25, 1947, in Ila Orangun, Osun State, he was appointed the IGP in March 2002. Balogun died at 74, a few days to his 75th

The abducted Rector of the Federal School of Statistics in Manchok, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Mr. Amos Magbon and one other lady regained their freedom on Thursday after spending 48 hours in captivity. Magbon was kidnapped along with one other lady on Tuesday while the father of a NAN correspondent was gruesomely

Thursday, August 4, 2022 Israeli drones [Photo Credit: The Times of Israel Israel on Thursday deployed attack drones over the Gaza Strip and continued to close major roads in the south amid rising tensions with the Palestinians. The Israeli Air Force deployed “dozens” of attack drones over Gaza as part of its preparations for locating

Thursday, August 4, 2022 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo There is a need for proper accountability in defence expenditure as the nation grapples with emerging security threats, says Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Mr Osinbajo shared his thoughts while interacting virtually with participants of Course 30 at the National Defence College late Wednesday. His spokesman Laolu Akande

Thursday, August 4, 2022 Jens Stoltenberg Russia could attack more nearby countries if Russian President Vladimir Putin succeeded in the Ukraine war, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned on Thursday in Norway. “If Russia wins this war, Putin will have confirmation that violence works. Then other neighbouring countries may be next,” Stoltenberg said, referring to

Thursday, August 4, 2022 Ukraine grain export [Photo Credit: World gain] The first shipment of Ukrainian grain to the UK since the war began is expected to arrive in 10 days, western officials said. Millions of tonnes of grain have been stuck in Ukraine since Russia invaded over six months ago. A UN-brokered agreement last

Thursday, August 4, 2022 Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), has allayed fears of fresh scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol in Abuja and environs. NARTO’s president, Yusuf Othman, gave the assurance on Thursday in Lagos. Mr Othman debunked claims by oil

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Senate and Service Chiefs The leadership of the Senate is meeting behind closed-doors with service chiefs over the lingering security situation in the country. Present at the meeting are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor; Chief of Army Staff, Lt.- Gen. Faruk Yahaya; Chief of Naval Staff; Vice Adm.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 suspected bandits haven in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has pulled down trees and shanties at a forest in Pasali along Kuje-Gwagwalada road, suspected to be a haven for bandits and other criminal elements. This was executed by the Department of Development Control and Sanitation on Wednesday. The FCTA