Benin groups back Iyamu, say origin issue resolved A coalition of Benin socio-cultural and youth groups has endorsed the candidacy of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Oredo Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, Dr Paddy Iyamu declaring that earlier reservations about his origin had been resolved. The groups, numbering about…
Remi Tinubu urges youths to stay focused, work hard The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged young Nigerians to remain focused and hardworking while calling for a renewed national commitment to empowering the youth to reach their full potential. On Wednesday, in her message to commemorate International Youth Day 2026, the First Lady reflected on…
2027: Atiku, Obi mull options ahead of single-candidate summit Uncertainty has continued to trail the proposal for a single opposition presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election, with political parties expressing divergent positions on the proposed arrangement. The development followed a call by the Group of 100 Nigerians led by former All Progressives Congress…
Osun guber: What I told Police during my interrogation — Fadahunsi Senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, has disclosed what he told the police during his interrogation over a viral video in which he was allegedly heard directing his supporters to kill members of the Accord Party and their family members. Fadahunsi, who was interrogated…
Adeleke declares Friday work-free for workers Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared Friday as work-free, to allow public service workers to participate in Saturday’s governorship election. The governor, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday, said the holiday notice was contained in a circular issued by the…
PSG down Aston Villa 2-1 to retain UEFA Super Cup Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain, PSG rubber-stamped their status as Europe’s top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue netted either side of a debut goal for Villa teenager Brian Madjo in Salzburg…
State police: Presidency closes public submissions today The Presidency has announced that public submissions on the proposed National Policing Bill will close by 5 pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026, urging Nigerians to submit their views on the planned establishment of state police. The Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Presidential…
Malawi reach first-ever WAFCON final after 3-1 win over Algeria Malawi have reached their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after defeating Algeria 3-1 in Wednesday’s semi-final in Rabat, Morocco. The Scorchers secured a historic victory at the Olympic Stadium to continue their impressive run at their debut appearance in the continental tournament….
Osun election: ADC raises alarm over alleged plan to arrest Aregbesola The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over an alleged plan to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The party, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said…
Xavi Named New Netherlands Head Coach Xavi Hernandez has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands, succeeding Ronald Koeman, the Dutch Football Association announced on Wednesday. The former Barcelona midfielder has signed a four-year contract that will see him lead the Oranje through the Euro 2028 and 2030 World Cup campaigns. Xavi, 46, has been…
