The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has released the second part of his proposed roadmap for Nigeria, outlining policy proposals on education and healthcare. The roadmap was contained in a statement signed by Idris Zekeri Jnr, Spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), on […]

Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, yesterday, instituted a N15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Abuja, over allegations that he demanded a 48 per cent kickback from a N27.3 billion take-off grant approved for a federal agency. Adeyemi is Director-General of the […]

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called for a fair and inclusive global system for artificial intelligence (AI) governance, urging countries to strengthen international cooperation to ensure the technology benefits humanity while addressing its growing risks. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in […]

The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, yesterday said headline inflation rate slowed Month-on-Month (MoM) by 0.02 percentage point to 15.91 percent in June 2026 from 15.93 percent in May. The decline is coming after three consecutive months rise in headline inflation rate since March 2026. However, despite the moderation in inflation rate, the food index […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering conducting a mock presidential election and a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems as part of efforts to strengthen preparations for the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), disclosed this on Thursday while receiving the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, […]

The Federal Government has renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, saying the decision was taken in recognition of the President’s long-standing vision for the project. Umahi announced the development on Thursday during a media briefing in Abuja, where he also disclosed […]

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele on Wednesday outlined constitutional, operational and financial safeguards they said are essential to ensuring the success of state police, insisting that no state should establish a police force without meeting nationally prescribed standards while its funding must be protected from political […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a judgment delivered in Abuja on Wednesday, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had established […]

Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 and book their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where they will face Spain in a mouth-watering showdown for football’s biggest prize. England looked on course for victory after substitute Anthony Gordon gave the Three Lions the lead in the 55th minute. Introduced […]

The United States struck Iran and Tehran hit back at US allies in the Gulf on Thursday, as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle East war. The key oil and gas artery, which Iran insists it controls, is central to the rekindled fighting that has entered its sixth […]

Manchester United have activated a £35million release clause to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, talkSPORT understands. United are working on bringing in new midfielders this summer and Tielemans has become the latest player to be linked with a move. The 29-year-old, who played for Belgium at the World Cup, has two years left on […]

The newly appointed Director General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s decision to renominate Senator Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, describing the decision as a bold affirmation of competence, loyalty and results. The former Spokesperson of the House of Representatives […]