Ex-Liberian President George Weah to deliver lecture at 2026 NBA conference The Nigerian Bar Association has disclosed that former Liberian President George Weah would deliver the keynote address at its 2026 Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a statement issued by the Chairman of the conference’s planning committee, Abdul Muhammed, SAN,…
Catholic Laity to presidency: Onaiyekan spoke out of concern for Nigeria — not malice The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (CLCN) says John Onaiyekan, cardinal and former archbishop of Abuja archdiocese, commented on President Bola Tinubu’s meeting with Catholic bishops out of concern for Nigeria. Catholic laity are ordinary, baptised members of the Catholic Church….
Sanwo-Olu Affirms Lagos Ready To Host CAF Award, 48th Ordinary General Assembly Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has affirmed that Lagos is ready to host this year’s CAF Awards, including CAF 48th Ordinary General Assembly at the National Theatre.A 5-member CAF delegation, led by Dr. Christian Emeruwa, visited Nigeria last Thursday to inspect facilities…
More than 150 people rescued in English Channel after boat catches fire More than 150 migrants travelling to the United Kingdom in a boat across the English Channel have been rescued after the vessel caught fire. A major rescue operation was launched on Tuesday morning near the French port of Boulogne-sur-Mer, with both French and…
Why Abuja may ban Okada, Keke in some areas — Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained why the FCT Administration is considering restricting the operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, and tricycles, also called Keke Napep, in parts of Abuja. Speaking during his monthly media chat…
Customs to begin yearly hiring, open 2026 recruitment soon The Nigeria Customs Service has announced a major shift in its recruitment policy, declaring that future recruitment exercises will be conducted annually instead of at irregular intervals. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing on the release of the final list…
2027: Nigerians won’t vote if they believe APC will win – Onaiyekan warns The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has warned that voters would not turn out in the 2027 general elections if Nigerians conclude that victory is already guaranteed for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Speaking on Monday…
Osun guber: APC will dislodge Adeleke, Deputy Senate President vows Deputy Senate President (DSP), Barau Jibrin, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, will win the August 15 election. The DSP made the declaration while speaking at the inaugural meeting of the party’s national campaign council, held…
‘You pay for your flight, wash your kit’ — Iwobi speaks on playing for Nigeria Alex Iwobi says Super Eagles players occasionally have to book their own flights whenever they are called to represent Nigeria. Iwobi gave the sordid account of his experiences playing for the Eagles in a chat with Adebayo Akinfenwa on the…
2023 election was a charade, I ran against INEC, not opponents – Adebayo … Faults personality politics, says 2027 debate must be on governance … Says Onaiyekan’s stance validates Nigerians’ position The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has stated that the 2023 general election was a contest against the Independent…
