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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly criticized the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for what he described as a “partisan” attempt to arrest former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai upon his arrival in Nigeria. The incident, which occurred at an airport, has further fueled political tensions in the country,…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially received three bids to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Morocco, South Africa in partnership with Botswana, and Ethiopia have all thrown their hats into the ring, submitting their expressions of interest just ahead of the Thursday deadline. This marks a significant moment in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a substantial budget of N873.778 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general election. This announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, during the presentation of the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal and the projected cost for the 2027 elections to the National Assembly Joint…
Eddie Hearn, the lifelong promoter of British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, has acknowledged that there is no certainty regarding the boxer’s return to the ring following the devastating car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his closest friends. In a recent statement, Hearn revealed that Joshua is beginning to return…
Nine individuals who were abducted by terrorists in Adanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, remain in captivity despite a N40 million ransom being paid by the community for their release. The ransom, which was gathered through contributions from community members and concerned citizens, was delivered to the terrorists, but the victims…
Next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) could be postponed until 2028, as doubts about the readiness of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to host the prestigious tournament grow. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to discuss the potential delay during its executive committee meeting in Dar es Salaam on Friday. In addition…
On Monday, January 12, 2026, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) released its latest performance data, revealing a bittersweet reality. Nigeria averaged 1.64 million barrels per day (mbpd) of crude oil and condensates throughout 2025. While this shows a slight stabilization compared to previous years of rampant oil theft, it remains well below the…
Nigeria’s federal government is preparing to sell select state-owned assets to private investors starting in 2026, according to Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Speaking during the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in Saudi Arabia on Monday, Edun confirmed that discussions are ongoing regarding which public assets…
A complaint of assault over an unmet 400-cedi daily quota has led to the dismantling of a suspected trafficking and prostitution operation in Ghana’s Eastern Region, resulting in the arrest of 12 Nigerian nationals and three Ghanaians, police in Koforidua have confirmed. Operatives of the New Juaben South Municipal Police Command on Monday, February…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised alarm over his alleged imminent arrest by the Federal Government, asserting that recent developments indicate he may be the next target. Speaking during an interview with BBC Hausa on Wednesday, El-Rufai expressed concerns about what he called growing political intimidation directed at opposition figures, especially those…
