Ibrahim Babangida at 85: A Conversation with History
Ibrahim Babangida one of the most visionaries and detribalised leaders of Nigeria is 85 “I was very surprised,” my friend said over the phone, “to see your endorsement of General…
Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe
The UK and Europe enjoyed solar eclipse The UK and Europe have enjoyed their most dramatic solar eclipse for nearly 30 years, with millions thought to have witnessed the once-in-a-generation…
Appeal Court voids key Electoral Act provisions on parties’ primary election, membership register
Court of Appeal disagrees with INEC on sections 221 and 222 of the Electoral Act The Court of Appeal held that the disputed sections of the Electoral Act conflicted with…
I borrowed N400m paid for PFIPC appointment – ‘Fake’ Agency DG
Echo of the borrowed N400m The embattled Director-General of the disowned Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi, has said the N400m he paid to secure his appointment letter was…
BREAKING 2027 Election: INEC Extends Candidate Submission Deadline
INEC Extends Candidate Submission to July 14 Explaining the decision, INEC said the extension followed appeals from political parties that had encountered difficulties meeting the deadline. The Independent National Electoral…
INEC extends nationwide voter registration to July 24, introduces self-service option for first-time voters
INEC has extended the continuous voter registration to July 24 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has extended the continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks. In…
Ireland deports 42 South Africans, sets new visa requirements
Ireland deports 42 South Africans No fewer than 42 South African nationals, who were living in Ireland illegally, have been deported back to Johannesburg, and arrived on Friday in a…
FULL FIXTURE: Eyes on August 21 as Premier League releases 2026/27 season schedule
Premier League releases 2026/27 season schedule The Premier League released 2026/27 season schedule, with all 380 fixtures set to run from Friday, August 21, 2026, through the campaign. Kick-off times…
Trump threatens to BOMB US ally sparking confusion in wild Cabinet meeting
Donal Trump calls out a US ally during Cabinet meeting Donald Trump threatened to bomb a key US ally in the Middle East if they don’t ‘behave’ while responding to…
FG begins plans to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa over renewed attacks
Plans to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa underway The Federal Government on Thursday said it would not remain indifferent while Nigerians face harassment and humiliation in South Africa, declaring that…
Nigerian billionaire nabbed in Switzerland drug raid
Nigerian billionaire arrested for drug related offences Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, working with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and security agencies from Europe, have arrested…
Xenophobic Attacks: Reps ask FG to review bilateral agreements with S’Africa
Nigerians again face xenophobic attacks in South Africa The house of representatives has asked the federal government to suspend all bilateral agreements with South Africa over the recent xenophobic attacks…
