Former Rivers State governor and Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has turned down an appeal by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to shelve his 2027 ambition in his favour. It was learnt that the appeal was made at a meeting in Abuja over the weekend at the residence of the former Rivers State governor. Amaechi, […]
Nigeria and Türkiye have reached an agreement to establish a major military training facility in Nigeria as part of a broader defence partnership aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture and enhancing military capacity. The deal was concluded during bilateral discussions between Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, and his Turkish counterpart at the Antalya […]
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the recent advisory issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), describing it as an attempt to stifle free expression and silence dissent within the media space. The NBC had, on Saturday, cautioned broadcast presenters against presenting opinions as facts or intimidating guests during programmes. The commission also warned that […]
The decision by Iran to reclose the Strait of Hormuz has dampened hopes that fuel prices would crash in Nigeria. The Strait of Hormuz was opened on Friday following a ceasefire deal between Iran and the United States. But barely 24 hours later, Iran reclosed the strait, calling the decision a response to a continued […]
The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed World Bank allegations about hidden spending and diversion of federation revenue, describing them as a misinterpretation of findings. Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, said media reports and commentaries suggesting that a significant portion of federation earnings was being diverted were inaccurate and misleading. The ministry clarified […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, has recorded breakthroughs in its anti-smuggling operations, intercepting contraband goods valued at ₦ 98,375 in six weeks. The Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Command, Comptroller of Customs, Muhammed Tarko, disclosed this during a press conference held on April 15, 2026, at the Customs House in Yola. […]
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a weekly day off and a N10,000 monthly transport allowance for civil servants in the state for three months, beginning from April 2026. The development was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya. Onasanya said the measures were introduced to […]
FeaturesFA make decision on Lisandro Martinez red card vs Leeds – This will cause outrageby Kwadwo HemengApril 15, 2026 Manchester UnitedLisandro Martinez is shown a red card. Credit: Imago Leeds United fans will be excited after picking up a win at Old Trafford on Monday night. The Whites recorded their first league win away to […]
Conor Gallagher is expected to leave Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season regardless of whether they remain in the Premier League. The 26-year-old has struggled to make an impact since his mid-season move from Atletico Madrid and could be let go at the earliest opportunity. He is also believed to be on a […]
Ahead of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, the Independent National Electoral Commission has called for collaboration among stakeholders to mitigate potential risks to the conduct of a free, fair, credible, and acceptable election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, said INEC was fully committed to delivering a credible, inclusive, […]
