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Fifa on Tuesday officially marked 100 days until the start of the 2026 World Cup, publishing a series of celebratory posts on its digital platforms. Yet amid the countdown to the expanded 48-team tournament, the world football governing body offered no update on a disciplinary matter that could still alter the lineup of nations heading…
Nigerian importers and exporters are facing a period of intense economic turbulence as the escalating Middle East conflict upends global maritime trade. Local shipping stakeholders warned on Tuesday that freight rates could surge by 40 per cent as major carriers abandon the Suez Canal. The Sea Empowerment and Research Center (SEREC) further cautioned that marine…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has denied issuing a statement that no distress calls were received from Nigerians affected by the escalating crisis in the Middle East, clarifying that citizens abroad have in fact made enquiries about possible evacuation plans. The clarification was issued on Tuesday through the Commission’s official X handle in a statement…
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have dismantled a sophisticated arms trafficking cell operating across North-East Nigeria. During a targeted strike at Mararaban Tula in Gombe State, agents arrested two suspected couriers and recovered a cache of heavy weaponry, including Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) launchers and warheads. The suspects, identified as Muhammed Alhaji…
Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State, days after Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026 and addressed to the governor,…
CCB Summons FHC Chief Judge Tsoho Over Alleged Undeclared Bank Accounts The Code of Conduct Bureau has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, over allegations that he operated undisclosed bank accounts contrary to constitutional asset declaration requirements. The Bureau’s invitation follows an investigation into claims that Justice…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its petrol ex-depot price by 100 Naira, taking the rate from 774 Naira to 874 Naira per litre. Management implemented the change on Monday following a sharp rise in global crude oil prices, which surged past the $80 per barrel mark overnight. The refinery briefly suspended petrol loading at…
Real Madrid’s title defence suffered a bruising setback on Monday as Getafe secured a shock 1-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu. A sublime first-half volley from Martin Satriano condemned the hosts to their second consecutive league defeat, leaving them four points adrift of leaders Barcelona. Without the injured Kylian Mbappé, Madrid’s attack lacked its usual…
The family of Nasir el-Rufai has dismissed claims by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that surveillance equipment and secret documents were seized from the former governor’s Abuja home. In a sharp rebuttal issued on Tuesday, the family described the allegations as “theatrical posturing” and a “work of fiction.” The dispute…
Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves have climbed by 772 per cent in two years, marking a sharp recovery in the country’s external buffers. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, revealed on Monday that net reserves rose from a lowly $3.99 billion at the end of 2023 to $34.80 billion by December 2025. This…
