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Nigeria’s 2027 Elections timetable has sparked debate as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reviews concerns over a potential Ramadan clash while reaffirming its commitment to inclusive participation. INEC had fixed February 20, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections and March 6, 2027, for the Governorship and State Assembly polls. Party primaries are…
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has urged Nigeria to spearhead Africa’s campaign for a restructured global order, positioning the country as a strategic driver of continental influence and economic transformation. Guterres made the call during a high-level bilateral meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima on the sidelines of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis…
LAGOS — Kenyan powerhouse Ezra Kipchumba Kering delivered a masterclass in tactical discipline today, February 14, 2026, to secure the 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon title. Kering breasted the tape at Eko Atlantic City in 2:11:55, narrowly missing the course record but clinching the coveted $50,000 top prize. In a thrilling sprint finish that…
ABUJA — Nigeria and 35 other African nations are hurtling toward a systemic fiscal crunch that threatens to paralyze development across the continent. A landmark report by McKinsey, released on Friday, February 13, 2026, reveals a widening chasm between Africa’s revenue and its ballooning expenditure. Titled “From Borrowing to Building: A New Fiscal Path for…
LONDON — The United Kingdom’s high-stakes bribery trial of Nigeria’s former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has veered into choppy waters at the Southwark Crown Court. Over the past 48 hours, the prosecution’s narrative faced significant erosion as primary witnesses admitted to factual errors and “patchy” recollections under intense cross-examination. For a case built on the…
LAGOS — The 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon commenced at dawn today, February 14, 2026, transforming the city’s arterial roads into a high-stakes arena for endurance. Over 20,000 elite and recreational athletes from 42 nations converged on Victoria Island to compete for a staggering $50,000 first-prize purse. For the first time…
KANO — Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have successfully rescued a five-year-old minor following a daring tactical raid in the Danzaki Village axis of Kano State. The victim, identified as Muhammad Haruna, was abducted on February 12, 2026, from the Minjibir Local Government Area. Security sources confirmed that the abductors demanded a…
KADUNA — Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has broken his silence on the 2019 disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, pointing fingers at a police hit squad from Kano State. In a revealing interview with Arise Television on Friday, El-Rufai dismissed long-standing claims that the Kaduna State Government orchestrated the academic’s abduction. He maintained…
Valentine’s Day in Lagos has evolved beyond last-minute bouquets and hastily transferred cash. While money, perfumes, teddy bears, and chocolates will always have their place, many women quietly crave something deeper, effort. Not just the price tag, but the intention. A gift that says, “I thought about you. I chose this because it’s you.”…
FLORIDA— American digital sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr., famously known as IShowSpeed, has reignited the perennial “Jollof War” between Nigeria and Ghana. In a viral video released following his return to the United States, the streamer’s father officially endorsed the Nigerian version of the rice dish over its Ghanaian counterpart. Seated alongside his sons, the…
