Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have soared to unprecedented levels on FIFA’s official resale platform, with some seats selling for over 40 times their original face value, weeks after the main sales phase ended in January. As of Wednesday, a category three seat for the opening match between Mexico and South Africa […]

A new bill in the United States House of Representatives seeks to have the US Secretary of State collaborate with Nigeria to counter what lawmakers describe as the destabilizing impact of illegal Chinese mining operations in the country. The “Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026” was introduced on Tuesday by five Republican lawmakers: […]

With the 2027 general elections approaching, the Senate’s conditional approval of electronic transmission is shifting pressure to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), raising fresh questions about infrastructure, preparedness and the credibility of future polls. After much prevarication, the Senate yesterday adopted an amendment mandating the electronic transmission of election results from polling units to […]

Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Dr. Amina Mohammed, on Thursday, delivered a stirring call for African unity and institutional reform, warning that rising geopolitical tensions and fractured global leadership have left the world dangerously unstable and Africa vulnerable. Speaking at the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards 2025, the Nigerian diplomat said the time had […]

A technical team from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has visited the Eba oil well in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area as preparations advance for the commencement of commercial drilling operations in the state. The inspection followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for commercial exploration and forms part of the Federal Government’s efforts […]

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked Thomas Frank as manager of the men’s team. Thomas was appointed in June 2025. According to the London club, “we have been determined to give him the time and support needed to build for the future together.” The club lamented that results and performances led the board to conclude that a […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday paid a visit to former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Rtd), at his Hilltop residence in Minna, Niger State capital. Atiku arrived Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, with some chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including the Assistant […]

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, on Wednesday declared that any personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria found guilty of attempting to overthrow Nigeria’s democratic government would face the full wrath of the law. Aneke made the remarks while addressing Air Officers Commanding and Unit Commanders at a strategic […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol/fuel by N25 per litre, lowering its former depot/gantry rate from N799 to N774 per litre. The Group Commercial Operations Department, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, made the announcement on Tuesday night through a circular it shared on its official […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed profound optimism that the persistent political crisis in Rivers State is nearing a final resolution following a decisive fresh intervention by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja after inspecting several ongoing projects in the territory, the minister underscored the […]

The US has listed 18 Nigerians for deportation from the country, in addition to 79 others earlier earmarked, bringing the total number of those to be deported to 97. This is contained in a statement published on the website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seen on Tuesday. It explained that the arrests […]

The United Nations has commended Nigeria for its efforts to support women and vulnerable populations, as Women Leaders Support Advancement (WLSA) praised the UN Deputy Secretary-General, H.E. Amina Mohammed, for her sustained commitment to women’s empowerment, social inclusion, and humanitarian development. The commendation followed a high-level engagement at the United Nations House in New York, […]