Aliyu Says Azikiwe’s Compromises Helped Keep Nigeria United
Former Niger State Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu says Nigeria’s first president, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, made critical political compromises that helped keep the young nation together. Speaking at the 2025 Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Award Lecture in Abuja, Aliyu noted that Zik partnered across party lines in both the First and Second Republics to protect Nigeria’s fragile […]
Nwabali Apologizes After Nigeria’s World Cup Playoff Loss
Stanley Nwabali has apologized to Nigerians after the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup hopes ended in a 4–3 penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo. The match finished 1–1 after extra time, and although Nwabali saved two penalties, misses from Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon, and Semi Ajayi sealed Nigeria’s exit. DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba converted […]
33 Teams Qualify for 2026 World Cup as Nigeria Faces DR Congo
Thirty-three nations have secured spots at the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup, including hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Africa has nine teams qualified, while Asia, Europe, South America, and Oceania have also confirmed multiple entrants. Nigeria and DR Congo will clash in the African playoff final in Morocco on Sunday after DR Congo […]
Tinubu Renews Marwa’s NDLEA Term Until 2031
President Bola Tinubu has renewed Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa’s (rtd) appointment as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for another five-year term, keeping him at the helm until 2031. Marwa was first appointed in 2021 and previously chaired the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse. Marwa brings decades of military […]
PDP Confirms Ibadan as Venue for Crucial Elective Convention
The Adamawa State governor, who chairs the PDP convention planning committee, confirmed that the party will hold its elective convention in Ibadan. He made the announcement following a stakeholders’ meeting at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro. The meeting was attended by key party leaders, including governors, the national chairman, former Senate president, and other […]
Peterside Confident Nigeria Will Beat Gabon
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peterside Idah says Nigeria will defeat Gabon in Thursday’s 2026 World Cup play-off in Rabat. He noted that the Super Eagles have a strong advantage, having lost to Gabon only once in over four decades. Peterside also expressed pride in Nigeria’s talent and urged better management of the team. He criticized […]
Angola Honors Murtala Muhammed for Role in Independence
Angola has honoured Nigeria’s late Head of State, General Murtala Muhammed, for his pivotal role in the country’s independence from Portuguese colonial rule. The posthumous award was presented during Angola’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebration in Luanda, alongside recognitions for former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Professor Ibrahim Gambari. Angola’s President and officials praised Nigeria’s bold support […]
Minister Edun Pledges Cautious Rollout of Tax Reforms
Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, has vowed that the Federal Government will take a cautious and consultative stance in rolling out the newly passed tax reform laws. This includes the controversial capital gains tax (CGT) on securities transactions. Speaking in Lagos during the historic listing of the N1 trillion Series 2 of the […]
President Tinubu Urges Media to Ensure Fair Accountability
President Bola Tinubu has called on media professionals to continue holding the government accountable but to do so with fairness and national responsibility. Speaking at the All Nigerian Editors Conference in Abuja, the President acknowledged the media’s crucial role in shaping public opinion and deepening democracy. He urged journalists to report truthfully and criticise government […]
Nwoko Refutes Regina Daniels’ Underage Marriage Claim
Senator Ned Nwoko has denied claims by his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, that he married her at 17, calling the allegations false and malicious. In a statement on Thursday, Nwoko said Regina was 21 when they met and presented her voter’s card showing a birth date of October 10, 1998. He added that their marriage […]
