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Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called for the immediate suspension of all ongoing political campaigns across the country, warning that premature electioneering is undermining governance and worsening insecurity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Falana, who serves as Chair of the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB),…
Recovery efforts for Victor Osimhen have entered a new phase, with Turkish club Galatasaray confirming the striker has resumed light indoor training following a recent injury. The development marks a significant step in the rehabilitation of the Nigerian international, who has been sidelined since sustaining a fractured right forearm during a UEFA Champions League…
The Super Eagles were forced to a 2-2 draw by Jordan in their final international friendly of the March window on Tuesday night, with substitute Alex Iwobi shown a straight red card in the closing stages at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey . Jordan, who are preparing for their debut appearance at…
A joint working paper by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the World Bank has cautioned that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) will fundamentally alter labour markets across the world, with the most vulnerable economies standing to lose the most if deliberate policy action is not taken. The study, prepared as a background paper for…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has announced an upward adjustment in the Domestic Base Price of natural gas, setting the new rate at $2.18 per Million British Thermal Units effective April 1, 2026. The new pricing structure represents a five-cent increase from the 2025 rate of $2.13 per MMBtu applicable…
The Federal Government has formally launched a new regulatory framework that bars all imported vehicles from entering Nigeria without prior certification, shifting vehicle import oversight from post-arrival inspection to mandatory pre-shipment verification. The policy, officially named the Standard Organisation of Nigeria–National Automotive Design and Development Council Vehicle Conformity Assessment Programme (SON-NADDC VehCAP), introduces a…
The Senate has granted approval for President Bola Tinubu to secure $6 billion in external loans, clearing the way for fresh borrowing to address fiscal gaps and fund rehabilitation work at Nigeria’s busiest seaports. The approval followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Senator…
Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach, with the Italian manager agreeing to a five-year contract effective immediately. The appointment was confirmed on Tuesday through a post by transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano on X. The post read, “Tottenham agree deal to appoint Roberto De Zerbi as new head…
The Japanese government has increased the mandatory residency period for foreign nationals seeking citizenship from five to ten consecutive years, tightening the naturalisation process under revised administrative guidelines. The new rule, which takes effect on April 1, 2026, was announced by the Justice Ministry and introduces stricter documentation requirements alongside the extended residency threshold….
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed into law a bill that raises the maximum penalty for same-sex relations from five to ten years in prison, tightening criminal sanctions against the country’s LGBTQ community amid a wave of arrests. The legislation, signed on Monday and published in the official journal on Tuesday, passed the…
