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 […]
Osimhen, Mbeumo Chase Final World Cup Slot
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Cameroon’s Bryan Mbeumo are set for a tense battle to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with only one likely to advance through the African play-offs. Nigeria will meet Gabon, while Cameroon face DR Congo in Thursday’s semi-finals in Rabat, Morocco. Winners will contest Sunday’s final for a place in the […]
Atalanta Dismiss Ivan Juric After Heavy Defeat to Sassuolo
Atalanta has parted ways with manager Ivan Juric after a disappointing 3-0 home defeat to Sassuolo over the weekend. The loss leaves the Serie A side in 13th place after 11 matches this season. Juric, who took over in June following nine years under Gian Piero Gasperini, struggled to maintain the club’s previous success. With […]
Lewandowski hat-trick steers Barcelona to 4-2 win at Celta Vigo
Barcelona have moved within three points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid thanks to a brilliant hat-trick from Robert Lewandowski in their thrilling 4-2 win at Celta Vigo. The win allowed Barcelona to capitalize on Real Madrid’s earlier draw against Rayo Vallecano, tightening the race at the top of the table. READ ANOTHER STORY – […]
Senate Confirms Waheedi Shaibu as Army Chief
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Major General Waheedi Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff, instructing him to assume office immediately. His confirmation came shortly after General Olufemi Oluyede was cleared as Chief of Defence Staff, marking the start of the vetting process for President Bola Tinubu’s newly appointed service chiefs. The session, held […]
Reps Move to Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Law
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill to amend the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework and asset recovery system. Sponsored by Hon. Yusuf Gagdi of Plateau State, the bill seeks to modernise anti-graft laws amid rising sophistication in financial crimes. Gagdi said the […]
Ex-General Urges Military to Focus on Insurgency
Retired Major General Ishola Williams has called on Nigeria’s armed forces to concentrate on combating insurgency rather than diverting resources to local kidnapping cases. Speaking on Channels TV, the former Transparency International Nigeria chairman said the military’s focus should remain on threats to national stability. “Running after local kidnappers only detracts from our primary mission,” […]
NSCDC Arrests Four Suspected House Burglars in Kano
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, have arrested four suspected vandals and house burglars notorious for breaking into homes across the state. The command’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Friday, noting that the suspects were apprehended in Dambatta, Fagge, and Tarauni Local […]
Australian Women Sue Government Over Military Sexual Abuse
Women serving in Australia’s defence forces have filed a major class action lawsuit against the federal government, alleging decades of sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination within the military. The lawsuit, lodged in the Federal Court in Sydney, covers incidents that occurred between November 2003 and May 2025. It is being pursued on an opt-out basis, […]
