Atiku’s US petition, affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty — Presidency The Presidency has again reacted to the petition filed in the United States by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, against incumbent President and All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Atiku, through a…
At least 11 killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes as holiday camp hitSeparately, at least 8 people killed in Ukrainian attacks on a Russian-controlled area. At least 11 people have been killed in Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes on Ukraine, including children at a holiday camp in a Russian-held area in the east. Overnight on…
Arsenal eye Vinicius Jr as Real Madrid push for Diomande Arsenal are exploring a potential deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, while the Spanish giants are reportedly advancing their efforts to sign RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande. Sky Sports News on Saturday reported that there has been no club-to-club contact between Arsenal and Real…
Why I chose Burna Boy for World Cup anthem — Shakira Shakira, has revealed why she chose Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy, for the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, Dai Dai, saying she wanted a strong masculine voice to complement the song’s Afrobeat-inspired sound. Speaking in an interview that aired on July 8 on…
ISWAP senior finance chief surrenders to soldiers in Borno An Islamic State of West African Province terrorist chief financial operative and two male children have surrendered to troops of 3 Battalion under 24 Task Force Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, in Borno State. The Nigerian Army confirmed the development in a late-night statement on Saturday, noting…
Abdulsalami urges INEC to maintain impartiality ahead of Osun polls Former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee (NPC), Abdulsalami Abubakar, has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain impartial and ensure justice for all political parties, regardless of political pressure. The retired general gave the charge on Friday when…
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only one term if elected in the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso stated this during an interview on News Central’s 60 Minutes with Mr Kay while responding to…
Don’t be ashamed to be ‘gold diggers’, Bukky Wright tells ladies Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, has defended women who make financial demands in relationships, saying they should not feel ashamed of having high standards or being labelled “gold diggers.” Speaking on a recent episode of The Morayo Show, Wright criticised what she described as…
No Governor Has Power To Suspend NURTW Activities- MC Oluomo The national leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has inaugurated a seven-member caretaker committee to oversee its affairs in Osun State, despite the state government’s suspension of the union’s activities following recent violence at motor parks. The committee, chaired by Kazeem…
Ohaneze Ndigbo applauds Tinubu over Tor’s appointment, says it signals renewed hope The FCT Chapter of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has applauded President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of Ginika Florence-Tor as a member, National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission. The group commended Tinubu’s for what they described as his deliberate efforts to strengthen the South-East’s…
