The Super Eagles will battle the Leopards of DR Congo on Sunday in Rabat after both teams claimed tense wins to reach the final stage of Africa’s 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs. Nigeria booked their place with a hard-fought 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon at the Moulay Hassan Stadium, while DR Congo snatched a last-gasp […]
Security agencies have arrested four suspects accused of masterminding the abduction of two Catholic priests from St Vincent De Paul Parish in Pankshin, Plateau State, uncovering what authorities described as an insider job. Investigators identified the gang leader as the parish’s financial secretary, who allegedly coordinated the abduction and issued a ₦25m ransom demand. All […]
Germany’s coalition government has reached an agreement to maintain voluntary military service while introducing a new model aimed at strengthening the country’s armed forces, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced on Thursday. The decision follows weeks of internal debate within Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s administration over whether a compulsory element should be reintroduced amid growing security concerns […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Bola Tinubu-led administration over its recent approval to borrow ₦1.15 trillion from the domestic market, describing the move as “reckless debt accumulation wrapped in propaganda.” The opposition party’s reaction came barely 24 hours after the Senate granted President Tinubu’s request to raise the funds to finance the […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced plans to fully embrace digital transformation in order to build a more efficient, transparent, and inclusive membership system that accurately reflects the party’s true strength and nationwide presence. APC National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, made this known on Thursday in Abuja during the party’s E-Membership Registration Train-the-Trainers Workshop […]
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd.), has faulted public reactions to the recent confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, in Abuja. Speaking on Thursday at the National Dialogue on Media, Terrorism, and National Security, held during the 21st […]
At least one person was reportedly injured on Thursday following a violent clash between operatives of the Nigerian Police’s Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF) and personnel of the Nigerian Army in Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred when a misunderstanding broke […]
The House of Representatives on Thursday received a petition seeking the removal of Mrs. Sophia Mbakwe, Executive Vice President (Business Services) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), over an alleged violation of the Federal Character principle in her appointment. The petition, submitted by an Igbo socio-cultural group, Ezi Umuada Igbo, was presented […]
The Nigerian Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (NCCSO) has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel, describing it as a blow to the country’s refining ambitions. Speaking on Thursday, the coalition’s National Spokesperson, Comrade Mustapha Ahmed, expressed concern that the deferment, approved by President Bola […]
Nigeria’s push toward technology-driven healthcare has gained major ground, with the Federal Government confirming that roughly 80 per cent of its tertiary hospitals now run on digital systems. Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, disclosed the progress during a television interview on Thursday, describing the transition as one of the sector’s most successful […]
