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The Nigeria Democratic Congress has officially chosen former Labour Party flagbearer Peter Obi as its consensus presidential candidate. The opposition party ratified the nomination at its national convention in Abuja after Obi emerged as the sole cleared aspirant. His formal adoption seals a dramatic realignment within the opposition coalition ahead of the upcoming election cycle….
Arsenal have taken a momentous step toward their first European crown. German forward Kai Havertz handed the north London club a dream start in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final, scoring an early opener against reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. The newly crowned English champions breached the Parisian defence inside…
Nigeria’s largest private refinery has lowered its wholesale fuel prices to stay competitive in a newly deregulated domestic market. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduced its gantry price for premium motor spirit to N1,250 per litre, down from N1,275 per litre. The facility operators also slashed the wholesale price of automotive gas oil by N100, bringing…
Anfield has lost patience with the man who delivered its twentieth league title. Liverpool has sacked head coach Arne Slot following a miserable Premier League campaign that saw the defending champions collapse to a fifth-place finish. The decision comes just twelve months after the Dutchman engineered a stunning domestic triumph in his debut season. Fenway…
Former England winger Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving following a single-vehicle collision in Hampshire. The 31-year-old footballer allegedly crashed his Lamborghini into the southbound barriers of the M3 motorway near the Minley Interchange. Police officers detained the sportsman at the scene of the accident on Thursday morning. Authorities confirmed that no…
Washington has sent another group of West African migrants to Ghana under its controversial third-country deportation policy. The latest flight arrived in Accra carrying several individuals, including at least one person with active legal protections against deportation. Human rights lawyers involved in the case confirmed the arrival, which marks an intensification of the bilateral arrangement…
Nigeria’s state-owned energy company has recorded a sharp rise in its financial fortunes. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited generated N4.971 trillion in revenue for April 2026, marking a 79.23 per cent surge from the previous month. This significant rebound follows a relatively sluggish March performance, where revenue sat at N2.774 trillion. The latest monthly…
The State has withdrawn fraud charges against Zanu PF member Shadreck Mashayamombe and Harare deputy mayor Rosemary Muronda, who were accused of defrauding a property developer of US$100,000 in a failed land deal. Harare magistrate Jessy Kufa withdrew the matter before plea after the prosecution said there was insufficient evidence to proceed. Mashayamombe was…
Nollywood actress Ini Edo has announced the creation of a tribute link for fans, colleagues and loved ones to share memories and messages dedicated to late actor Alexx Ekubo, who died on May 11, 2026, after reportedly battling cancer. He was 40 years old. Ini Edo made the announcement via her official Instagram page,…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to ratify former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections following his emergence as the party’s sole aspirant. The development sets the stage for a major political contest involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ahead…
