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The Labour Party has announced 28 February 2026 as the date for its National Convention, a pivotal step in its preparations for the 2027 general elections as it seeks to rebuild its structure following a period of internal disputes. Senator Nenadi Usman, the party’s Acting National Chairman, formalized the plans by submitting a…
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, will officially register with the African Democratic Congress this Thursday, cementing her departure from the Labour Party and marking a significant realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. The registration ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the ADC national secretariat in Wuse, Abuja….
The Federal Government has successfully secured the release of a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft and 11 military personnel, ending a nearly two-week detention in Burkina Faso that had escalated into a significant diplomatic incident between the two West African nations. Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the release,…
According to media reports, the Senate recently summoned Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, and Amos Dangut, Head of the national office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), over new guidelines for the 2025/2026 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Sunday Karimi, senator representing Kogi West, who said the…
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has revealed how he bypassed football authorities and reached out to the highest levels of government to ensure Nigerian players were paid their bonuses during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, after months of unfulfilled promises by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Speaking on a recent episode…
Senator Ned Nwoko has firmly rejected allegations by his estranged wife, actress Regina Daniels, that she has been unlawfully denied access to their two young children, stating that a court has already established clear conditions she must fulfil before contact can be resumed. The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District made his…
The United States has imposed partial travel restrictions on Nigeria, citing security concerns and deficiencies in identity management systems, according to a new presidential proclamation signed by President Donald Trump. The measure, detailed in a White House fact sheet released on the administration’s official X platform Tuesday, targets foreign nationals from countries identified…
Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been named winner of the 2025 FIFA “The Best Women’s Goalkeeper” award, finishing ahead of Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie in a highly competitive field of the world’s leading shot-stoppers. FIFA confirmed the result on Tuesday night with the release of the official voting breakdown, which placed Hampton…
A Paris labour court has delivered a decisive verdict in one of football’s most closely watched financial disputes, ordering Paris Saint-Germain to pay approximately €60 million in unpaid wages and bonuses to its former superstar, Kylian Mbappé. The ruling on Tuesday marks a significant legal victory for the player following his acrimonious departure from…
