Last-Minute Equalizer Denies Nigeria Victory Against Zimbabwe
A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria victory as Zimbabwe secured a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup qualifier yesterday. Victor Osimhen had put Nigeria ahead in the 73rd minute with a well-placed header from Ola Aina’s cross, until Chirewa struck in the 90th minute. With the result, the Super Eagles remain […]
Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Military Strikes in Black Sea
The United States says it has reached separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to implement a ban on attacks by the two countries on each other’s energy facilities. If implemented, the agreements would represent the clearest progress yet towards a wider ceasefire that Washington sees a […]
Rivers Labour Threatens Actions Over State of Emergency
The Rivers State Organised Labour are threatening to embark on strategic union actions that may disrupt national economic activities if their demands are not met within a reasonable timeframe. The threat comes on the heels of the recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, which the labour union, in a statement yesterday, […]
Judge Recuses Himself from Sen. Natasha’s Court Case Over Bias Claims
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from a case involving suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying he could no longer handle the matter after Senate President Godswill Akpabio wrote a petition questioning his impartiality. When the court clerk called the case up yesterday, Justice Egwuatu ruled that he […]
Super Eagles Eye Win Against Zimbabwe in World Cup Qualifier
The Super Eagles are expected to rise to nine points and be fully back into contention after today’s encounter in their 2026 World Cup qualifying matchday Six encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mohammed Sanusi, while calling on Nigerians to come […]
INEC Receives Recall Petition for Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially received a petition requesting the commencement of the recall process for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Nigerian Senate. The petition was submitted to INEC on Monday and was formally received by the commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony. This move initiates the legal and procedural […]
Police IG cautions officers against unlawful arrest, prolonged and illegal detention
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has charged personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to respect the fundamental rights of suspects. In a statement yesterday by the Force Public Relations officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, warned officers against unlawful arrests and illegal detention of suspects for prolonged periods, insisting that adherence to legally stipulated detention […]
Abiy Ahmed Calls for Peaceful Resolution with Eritrea on Red Sea Access
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, says his government would not seek conflict with longtime foe Eritrea over access to the Red Sea, after regional officials and experts warned of a possible war between the Horn of Africa neighbours. Abiy, in a post by his office on X, noted that although access to the Red Sea […]
70,000 South Africans Seek US Resettlement for Afrikaners
Nearly 70,000 South Africans have shown interest in relocating to the United States following Washington’s initiative to resettle members of the country’s Afrikaner community. The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (Saccusa) reported that its website was inundated with registrations from individuals seeking more details about the program, which came after a February […]
Lagos Closes PWD Rail Crossing for Safety Starting May 1
The Lagos State Government says the PWD rail crossing will be closed effective from Thursday, May 1 to ensure safety of commuters. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement advised Motorists to use alternative routes via Ikeja or Airport roads to reach their destinations, reiterating that the closure decision was […]
