Author: Lawan

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has rescued 184 victims of human trafficking and secured convictions against offenders in Plateau State in the past two months. The disclosure was made at a validation workshop for Local Action Plans in Jos South, Mangu and Wase Local Councils, held at the Information Centre, Plateau State Secretariat, Jos. Speaking at the event, Anne Felix, Acting Head of Counselling and Rehabilitation for the agency in Plateau, said the victims were rescued during raids on locations in Jos. “Among those rescued were three pregnant women, teenagers and minors. Of the 184…

Onuachu newSuper Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu celebrates his goal during Trabzonspor’s 3-1 victory over Alanyaspor in a Turkish Super Lig encounter on Saturday. Osimhen bags goal, assist for GalatasarayIwobi scores in 250th Premier League startChibuike Nwaiwu nets brace for TrabzonsporTerem Moffi opens Porto’s goal account Nigerian footballers were in action across Europe over the weekend, finding the net, providing assists, or making notable contributions for their respective clubs. Oluyemi Ogunseyin reviews how some of the stars fared. TURKEY Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) Victor Osimhen scored a goal and set up another to inspire Galatasaray to a 3-1 victory over Alanyaspor in…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled plans to conduct a nationwide mock presidential election to test the reliability of its electronic results transmission system ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja at the Citizens’ Townhall Meeting on Electoral Act 2026, organised by the Civil Society Network on Election Integrity. He explained that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System did not perform optimally during the 2023 presidential election because it was not tested on a national scale. According to Amupitan, the proposed mock poll would simulate real election-day conditions across the…

Nigeria could earn an extra $1.3 billion in crude sales in March as spiralling Middle East tensions threaten to trigger a supply shock that may see prices rally to $100 to $150 per barrel amid widespread fears of a possible disruption of the Strait of Hormuz. The fiscal gain, however, may cause a significant short-term shock to household income, with fear that pump prices of petroleum products, especially premium motor spirit (PMS), may rally to N1,200 per litre. This comes as stakeholders also insist that a protracted conflict could rattle global trade, stoke recession for many economies, and cause significant…

Gospel singer Busola Oke has opened up about her battle with depression and severe financial hardship, revealing that she resorted to antidepressants at the lowest point of her struggles. The Eleyele crooner made the revelation during an emotional interview with actress Biola Adebayo, days after a tearful TikTok live session that sparked concern among fans. Speaking about her mental health, Oke said, “I was so depressed that I started taking antidepressants. When I took them, I would sleep for two days and disconnect from everyone. I began to feel like it was the end.” The singer explained that hunger and…

Renowned actress and entrepreneur, Carolyna Hutchings, has been honoured with the Award for Excellence in Creative Arts and Enterprise Achievement at the 2026 She Boss Global Retreat held in Doha, Qatar. Dr Hutchings, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Hutchings Limited, received the award in recognition of her contributions to the African real estate and construction sectors, as well as her commitment to promoting cross-border economic empowerment. The retreat, organised by Glitz Africa in partnership with the Qatari Businesswomen Association, attracted a host of influential African female leaders across diverse sectors. Among the notable awardees was media entrepreneur, Toyosi…

British-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. and his brother Wale Davies have won the Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer prize at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards 2026 for their film My Father’s Shadow. The win marks a significant milestone for Nigerian-linked filmmakers on the global stage. The award was presented during the 79th edition of the ceremony held on February 22, 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The event brought together filmmakers and actors from across the world to celebrate outstanding achievements in cinema, with the Davies brothers emerging as one…

Iran Television said President Masoud Pezeshkian will head a three-man interim leadership arrangement to guide Iran through a transitional period following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, state television reported on Sunday. Also appointed to the transition body are the Chief of the Judiciary, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, and a senior official from the country’s legal council. The information was disclosed by Iran TV, citing Mohammad Mokhber, one of Khamenei’s advisers.Meanwhile, thousands of Iranians gathered on Sunday in central Tehran to mourn the late supreme leader. The mourners, dressed mostly in black and with many in tears, converged at Enghelab…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Photo by – / KHAMENEI.IR / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / HO / KHAMENEI.IR” – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS === – === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / HO / KHAMENEI.IR” – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS === / Iranian media reported on Sunday that the daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in US and Israeli strikes. “After establishing contact…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has urged its members and supporters to disregard what it described as fake lists of newly elected ward and local government executive members currently circulating on social media. The party leadership said the various documents in circulation, which list different names purportedly belonging to members of the new executive committees at the ward and local government levels, were the handiwork of “mischievous elements” acting against the collective interest of stakeholders and genuine supporters of the party. Members of the APC across the state participated in the nationwide Ward and Local Government congresses…