The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to introduce the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the upcoming 2026 continental FIFA World Cup play-offs later this month, according to Soccernet. This marks a significant change from the main qualification phase, where the technology was not utilized, a decision that led to several controversial calls. […]
The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, on Friday led a team of leading South-East business figures on a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as part of efforts to deepen collaboration between government and private investors. The visit, held at Lagos House, Marina, represents a renewed push by the Federal […]
Olufemi Soneye argues that the United States’ recent designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) risks overlooking significant reforms and security gains achieved under the Tinubu administration. While acknowledging Nigeria faces “undeniable security and religious-tolerance challenges,” Soneye insists the national narrative must include the deliberate steps taken by the government to protect […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to release ₦11.995 billion within the next 72 hours to clear outstanding arrears owed to resident doctors and other health workers, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen industrial harmony and improve welfare in Nigeria’s health sector. The announcement came after a high-level meeting between the Minister of State […]
Crack detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, under the Lagos State Police Command, have apprehended a man alleged to be behind a series of violent attacks on women across the state. The suspect, according to the police, is believed to have been involved in multiple cases of rape, defilement, assault, indecent assault, […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery Pledges Uninterrupted Fuel Supply Amid Domestic Surge Nigeria’s drive towards energy self-sufficiency advanced a significant step this week as Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced that its daily output of both petrol (Premium Motor Spirit) and diesel now surpasses the country’s actual consumption. In a statement released on Friday, the refinery’s Group Chief […]
A serious road incident was narrowly prevented from turning into a disaster on Friday when a petrol-laden tanker crashed and spilled its contents along the Kaduna–Zaria highway near Jaji, Kaduna State. The accident, which occurred in the early hours of October 31, 2025, caused heavy traffic and panic among motorists before emergency responders contained […]
As the United Nations commemorates the 25th anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1325, senior UN officials and partners on Friday underscored that advancing gender equality and amplifying women’s voices remain essential to building durable peace. Adopted on 31 October 2000, Resolution 1325 inaugurated what has become the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) framework a […]
An Enugu-based NGO has again demanded action over the death of a 13-year-old girl, Ochanya from Benue State whose health collapsed after years of alleged sexual violence by members of the household where she had been placed to study. The group’s communications lead said the latest appeal aims to revive scrutiny of a case […]
The internal conflict within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Saturday as the National Working Committee (NWC) announced the one-month suspension of several top officials, including National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu. These officials are widely considered allies of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. National Publicity Secretary Hon. Debo Ologunagba confirmed […]
