In a move aimed at simplifying travel and boosting stadium attendance, the Local Organising Committee for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have confirmed that electronic visas for supporters travelling to Morocco for the tournament will be provided at no cost. The measure — made available through […]
The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has applauded the federal government for suspending the implementation of the 15 percent import duty earlier slated for petrol and diesel. The suspension was confirmed by regulatory authorities after weeks of public concern that the duty could trigger […]
Nollywood actor, director and producer Wale Ojo has revealed new details about his upcoming film, describing it as a bold mix of comedy, social commentary and a reinvention of Nollywood aimed at audiences beyond Nigeria. The project, titled This Is Not a Nollywood Movie, marks one of Ojo’s most ambitious works yet as both […]
The Enugu State Police Command have clarified why it Arraigned Chisom Okonkwo, the woman who accused her husband of defiling their two young daughters, instead of prosecuting the father she accused. The explanation follows widespread public concern after police charged the complainant with defamation and giving false information. Chisom had reported her husband, Ozioma […]
Doctors across England on Friday launched a five-day strike, the latest in a series of industrial actions over pay and limited training opportunities within the National Health Service (NHS). The walkout, which began at 0700 GMT, involves resident doctors—those below consultant level—who represent roughly half of the hospital medical workforce. This marks the 13th […]
Kylian Mbappé brushed off the hype surrounding his latest scoring landmark after steering France to qualification for the 2026 World Cup, saying that the number itself means little compared with what he still wants to accomplish in his career. The Real Madrid forward, who reached the 400-goal mark with a decisive performance for Les […]
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has sharply criticised former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd.), over his recent remarks concerning the minister’s public confrontation with a naval officer in Abuja. The clash, which occurred at a disputed building site in Gaduwa, involved Wike questioning the presence and conduct […]
Lagos State University (LASU) has moved to correct what it described as misleading coverage suggesting the institution was abandoning in-person teaching. In an official release, the university said only a small proportion of its teaching units will be switched to virtual platforms — a targeted response to overcrowding rather than a blanket move to […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been ordered to halt its planned national convention following a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which held that former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido must be given the opportunity to contest for the party’s national chairmanship position. Justice Peter Lifu, who delivered the ruling, directed […]
New official figures and industry reports show a marked easing in the cost of staple foods across Nigeria this year, prompting government officials to credit targeted agricultural measures and a stronger harvest season even as farmers and analysts warn that the gains may be fragile without sustained support. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) […]
