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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and security expert, Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has advised against calls to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima on the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections, cautioning that such a decision could undermine President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election chances. Mumuni, who served as a member of the…
The United States has introduced a priority visa appointment system for holders of tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, allowing football fans to secure expedited visa slots ahead of the tournament scheduled to begin on June 11. The FIFA Prioritised Appointment Scheduling System, which went live on Tuesday, is designed to enable ticket…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has graduated 89 first-class students from its Faculty of Engineering as part of its ongoing 56th Convocation Ceremonies. A total of 2,097 students were awarded degrees on Wednesday across the Faculties of Engineering, Law, and Management Sciences, according to figures released by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola. Speaking at the…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) and formally recognised the leadership of a Caretaker Committee headed by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman. Justice Peter Lifu delivered the ruling on Wednesday, grounding his decision on a Supreme Court judgment of April 4, 2025,…
Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has officially become a three-time Guinness World Record holder, after confirmation that her September 2025 culinary feat also earned her the title for the largest serving of rice overall. Baci made the announcement on Tuesday via Instagram, updating her bio to read “Chef X3 Guinness World Record Holder,” and revealing…
Israel’s Prime Minister has agreed to join United States President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled Board of Peace, a proposed international body that has already sparked global debate over its scope, authority, and implications for existing multilateral institutions. In a statement released by his office, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his acceptance of the invitation to…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned supporters of opposition leaders against exchanging insults, warning that such attacks only serve to strengthen the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. In a post on the social media platform X on Monday, Atiku stated that anyone who insults Peter Obi, the former presidential…
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has delivered a blunt assessment of the global system, declaring that the rules-based international order has ruptured and calling on middle powers to abandon what he termed “living within the lie” of multilateral institutions that no longer function as advertised. Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2026…
Sevilla coach Matías Almeyda has lauded striker Akor Adams for his dedication and immediate impact following the Nigerian forward’s match-winning performance against Elche on his return from the Africa Cup of Nations. Adams, who came off the bench to score twice in a 2–2 draw at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, was singled out by…
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the country will head to the polls on November 7, positioning his government’s handling of the economy and crime as central themes ahead of the election campaign. The election date, unusually late by recent New Zealand standards, was revealed on Wednesday during a press conference…
