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The Presidency has pushed back sharply against Labour Party’s former presidential candidate Peter Obi over his criticism of Nigeria’s delegation to the African CEO Forum in Rwanda, accusing him of choosing “populism over the facts.” Obi had argued that diplomacy should not be reduced to ceremonies or symbolic displays, insisting that international engagements must…
Alarmed by the worsening conditions of street children across West Africa, the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States has adopted a resolution demanding urgent, coordinated action to end child hunger, trafficking, abuse, deprivation, and all forms of exploitation threatening the future of children in the region. The resolution was adopted during…
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that American and Nigerian forces had successfully eliminated a senior Islamic State group leader described as the most active terrorist in the world, in what he called a flawlessly executed joint military operation. “Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed…
Hours after US President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against declaring formal independence, the island’s government pushed back firmly, insisting it already is one. Taiwan’s foreign ministry issued a direct statement on Saturday declaring that Taiwan “is a sovereign and independent democratic nation, and is not subordinate to the People’s Republic of China.” The statement…
Sunday Adetunji, one of Nigerian club football’s most recognisable strikers, has formally switched international allegiance to Sudan, ending any realistic prospect of a return to the Super Eagles setup and marking a significant turn in a career that has taken him across four continents. The 26 year old forward, who currently plays for Al…
Nigerian nationals travelling to Rwanda will no longer require a visa, as Nigeria has activated a reciprocal 30-day visa exemption arrangement following a presidential announcement made at a continental business summit. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced on Friday that it has completed all arrangements to implement the directive issued by President Bola Tinubu at…
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Netherlands’ FIFA World Cup campaign after undergoing successful back surgery to correct an injury that has kept him sidelined since November 2025. The Dutch international, who had been one of United’s standout performers at the start of the season, is not expected to return to…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has imposed a N1 million cost on a plaintiff seeking to legally bar former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, after months of procedural negligence nearly derailed the case entirely. Justice Peter Lifu delivered the ruling on Friday, expressing clear frustration at the conduct…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate edged higher in April 2026, rising to 15.69 percent from 15.38 percent recorded in March, as persistent pressure from food prices, transport fares, hospitality costs, and healthcare expenditure continued to squeeze household budgets across the country. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index report released…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has officially opened the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination change of institution and course process, giving candidates the opportunity to alter their institution or programme choices at any approved Computer Based Test centre nationwide. The board disclosed this in a notice issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Dr…
