Nigeria’s political landscape is bracing for a major transition at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as its Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, prepares to leave office in November after serving the maximum two terms. His exit, after a record 10 years at the helm, will open a crucial chapter in the nation’s democratic journey […]
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has marked two years since its establishment, with stakeholders congratulating its leadership on this milestone. The commission’s chairman, Hon. Ben Kalu, has been lauded for his dedication and hard work in driving the commission’s agenda. In a congratulatory message, a prominent individual expressed delight in watching Hon. […]
Global stock markets opened the week on a mixed note Monday as investors paused to reassess prospects following last week’s rally triggered by the US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates. Asian markets showed divergent performances, with Tokyo’s benchmark index leading gains after the Bank of Japan clarified it would unwind its massive […]
Former presidential aspirant under the Labour Party, Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, popularly known as Fadojoe, has called on Nigerians to use their votes as a weapon to end decades of bad leadership and enthrone a new generation of accountable leaders. In a statement on Tuesday, Fadojoe stressed that the 2027 general elections present a critical opportunity […]
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure overwhelming support in Nasarawa State and across Nigeria in the 2027 general elections, citing ongoing development strides and rising public confidence in the administration. Speaking on Sunday, the APC leader highlighted both physical and non-physical […]
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is facing criticism over what many observers have described as baseless claims and political speculations about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In recent weeks, El-Rufai has been accused of pushing a narrative suggesting that the North has withdrawn support for the President. However, political watchers note that the […]
Officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) have arrested a man for attempting to smuggle suspected psychoactive substances into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, in the Federal Capital Territory. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the FCT Command’s Public Relations Officer, Adamu Duza. According to the […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast heavy rains and thunder across parts of the country from Monday through Wednesday. In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet said the northern region would experience isolated thunderstorms on Monday, with light rainfall expected in parts of Adamawa and Taraba during the morning hours. […]
Kwara United began their 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup campaign on a losing note after a thrilling 4-3 defeat to Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko in the first leg of their encounter at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi, on Sunday. The Harmony Boys, chasing a place in the group stages of the competition, fell behind […]
Nigeria’s Falconets took a significant step toward qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rwanda in their first-leg second-round qualifier in Kigali on Sunday. The two-time World Cup finalists had to wait until the second half to break the deadlock, after an evenly contested opening […]
