Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a statement performance on Saturday night, overpowering Algeria’s Desert Foxes 2–0 to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at the Grand Stade de Marrakech. The quarter-final victory ended Algeria’s impressive defensive run in the tournament, with the North...
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Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has released a deeply emotional statement detailing the medical events that led to the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, during a hospital procedure in Lagos. Adichie’s media team confirmed that she personally authored the statement, explaining that it was initially shared privately...
Nigeria’s quest for continental glory faces its sternest examination yet as the Super Eagles lock horns with Algeria in a high-stakes quarter-final clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). With a place in the semi-finals on the line, Saturday’s encounter is a win-or-go-home battle for both African...
United States (US) President Donald Trump has renewed threats of possible further U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria, claiming that attacks on Christians could trigger additional military action, even while acknowledging that Muslims are also victims of terrorism in the country. Trump made the remarks during an interview with The New...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the firm resolve of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration to empower the Nigerian Armed Forces to subdue the security challenges bedeviling the country. He acknowledged the sacrifices of the fallen soldiers who paid the supreme price to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity,...
Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has strongly condemned the impeachment proceedings initiated against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, describing the move as a direct assault on democracy and the collective will of the people of the state. The youth group also called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately sack...
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening poverty crisis, warning that the country is sliding deeper into hardship while political actors remain preoccupied with power struggles. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle titled “While...
Rivers State House of Assembly has firmly rejected claims that the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara are being orchestrated by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, insisting that the process is rooted strictly in constitutional provisions. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on...
President Bola Tinubu has praised corporate Nigeria, citizens, and other stakeholders in the Nigerian capital market for surpassing the N100 trillion milestone on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). President Tinubu described this record achievement as an inspiration for the investing public operating in the money and capital markets. He urged...
Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly rejected the impeachment proceedings initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, describing the move as unnecessary and capable of destabilising the state. In a statement issued on Thursday...
In a bid to build a strong and united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed plans to open high-level talks with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential...
Political tension heightened in Rivers State on Thursday as the House of Assembly formally commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. The move was initiated during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Martins...
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed that its investigation into former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Ahmed Farouk, will continue, even after Aliko Dangote withdrew a petition against him. The commission said it received a “notice of...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the continued failure of Nigerian authorities to pay match allowances owed to the Super Eagles, describing the situation as a national embarrassment and an unnecessary distraction for the players. In a post shared on his official X (formerly...
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the umbrella of the APC Leaders Forum (ALF) and the Tinubu/Shettima Solidarity Movement (TSSM), on Wednesday staged a rally in Abuja, calling for the immediate removal of Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over alleged insubordination, attacks...
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sharply criticised what he described as an emerging “era of financial recklessness” in Nigeria, following the reported approval of massive debt write-offs involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). In a statement shared via his official...
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) and two of his sons, Abdulaziz Malami and Abiru—Rahman...
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, warned counsel in the trial of former Attorney General and Minister o of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN and two others to desist from approaching him for any favour, cautioning that his leniency should...
As the battle lines for the 2027 general election begin to harden, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed has drawn a sharp line against political defections, firing pointed shots at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and distancing himself from the path taken by his former principal, Peter Obi. Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party...
United States (US) government has announced a new travel requirement for Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas, covering business and tourism travel, mandating the posting of visa bonds of up to $15,000. According to the directive, the policy will take effect in Nigeria on January 21, 2026. Visa bonds are...