Ronaldo Retires From International Football Duty
Cristiano Ronaldo ended his 23-year international career on 5 November 2026, stepping down from the…
Ronaldo Retires From International Football Duty
Cristiano Ronaldo ended his 23-year international career on 5 November 2026, stepping down from the Portugal national team after a record-setting era. The 41-year-old forward closes his international account with 146 goals across 243 senior appearances for his country. His departure closes a historic chapter that permanently altered Portugal’s standing on the global stage. Ronaldo…
Court Nullifies Atiku Ticket as ADC Leadership Sacked
Federal High Court judge Peter Lifu dismantled the African Democratic Congress on 5 November 2026, nullifying former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential nomination and sacking the party’s entire national executive committee. Justice Lifu ruled in Abuja that former Senate President David Mark and former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola assumed national leadership roles through illegal processes. The…
Atiku Rallies Huge Sokoto Crowd for 2027
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar flagged off the African Democratic Congress presidential campaign in Sokoto on 4 November 2026, drawing massive crowds that brought the state capital to a standstill. The presidential contender arrived alongside key coalition allies, including running mate Rotimi Amaechi, former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal, and former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami. ADC leaders…
How the UBEC Matching-Grant Architecture Leaves Nigerian Classrooms in Ruins
State governments across Nigeria have allowed more than ₦264.12 billion in Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) matching grants to sit dormant in central vault accounts. This massive backlog of uncollected capital persists despite a visible, widespread collapse of infrastructure across public primary schools nationwide. From leaky roofs and missing desks to completely open-air classrooms, the…
Bandits Kill Soldier, Pregnant Woman in Taraba
Armed raiders killed a Nigerian soldier, a pregnant woman, and a local hunter on Tuesday night during a violent raid on rural communities in Taraba State. Suspected bandits stormed Sarkin Yamma village near the Jeb-Jeb area of Karim-Lamido Local Government Area before expanding their assault across nearby settlements. The attackers seized more than fifteen residents…
UN: Nigeria Contributes at Least 25% of Global Maternal Deaths
Nigeria currently contributes one-quarter of all maternal deaths recorded across the globe, according to stark new operational data released by United Nations agencies on 5 November 2026. Official estimates show that a Nigerian woman faces a one-in-22 lifetime risk of dying from pregnancy or childbirth complications, drastically outstripping global safety averages. State healthcare systems continue…
Hormuz on Fire as Mines Strike Oil Tankers
Two oil tankers and an assisting tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on 4 November 2026 after striking naval mines inside restricted sea lanes. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed the explosions, blaming foreign vessels for ignoring radio warnings and navigating unauthorised transit corridors. The maritime disaster marks a sharp escalation in the…
Tapping the Informal Mining Value Chain Without Smuggling
Central Bank of Nigeria figures show that solid minerals revenue generated by the Federal Government rose 95.2 per cent to ₦101.11 billion in the first nine months of the year, up from ₦51.79 billion in the corresponding period in 2025. Driven primarily by an aggressive push in mineral royalty collections—which accounted for ₦66.12 billion, or…
Four Nigerians Win Seats in US Midterms
Four candidates of Nigerian descent secured legislative and municipal posts across the United States during the midterm elections on 3 November 2026. Will Jawando, Junior Ezeonu, Oye Owolewa, and Carol Kazeem won their respective contests under the Democratic banner across Maryland, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. A fifth Nigerian candidate, Segun Adeyina, maintains a narrow…
BOI, IFC Sign $50m MSME Loan Agreement
The Bank of Industry signed a 50 million dollar senior loan agreement with the International Finance Corporation on 3 November 2026 to expand long-term credit for small businesses across Nigeria. Executives inked the seven-year deal during the Africa Financial Industry Summit in Luanda, Angola. The facility forms the initial tranche of a broader 100 million…