Nigeria’s Super Eagles have advanced to the playoff round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers after a commanding 4–0 victory over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday. Victor Osimhen stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick, while Frank Onyeka added a late fourth goal to seal the emphatic…
Two lawmakers in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Musa Gude (Uke/Karshi) and Onarigu Kana (Udege/Loko), have defected from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaker of the House, Dr. Danladi Jatau, announced the development during plenary on Monday in Lafia. Jatau commended the lawmakers for their “wise decision”…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has declared Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State as the new leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at the official ceremony held at Okpara Square, Enugu, on Tuesday, Shettima said the APC constitution recognizes the sitting governor as…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, on his birthday, applauding his bold leadership and commitment to Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu praised Olukoyede’s professionalism, courage, and dedication…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has estimated that around 70 billion dollars will be required to reconstruct the Gaza Strip and make it safe following two years of devastating conflict. At just 41 kilometres long and between two and five kilometres wide, few areas of Gaza have been left untouched by the Israeli bombardment…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast a slowdown in global economic growth from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.2% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026, warning that rising protectionism and policy uncertainty could weigh on recovery. Presenting the IMF’s October World Economic Outlook in Washington on Tuesday, Tobias Adrian, the Fund’s Financial Counsellor, said advanced…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured political parties of its strict adherence to the election timetable for the 8 November Anambra governorship poll. Acting INEC Chairman, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja during a quarterly consultative meeting with political parties. She revealed that the commission had completed 10 of…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing divisions within his former party and a desire to align the state with the Federal Government. In a broadcast on Tuesday, Mbah said joining the ruling party would better position Enugu to attract federal…
Gov Alex Otti of Abia State has extended condolences to the Christian community and the family of the late Rev. (Dr) Uma Ukpai, whose death was announced on Monday. The condolence message was contained in a statement issued in Umuahia on Tuesday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma. Ukpai, founder…
Nigeria has secured a $2 billion investment from Shell following a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the HI Field gas development in OML 144 — the latest in a wave of major oil and gas commitments linked to President Bola Tinubu’s reform drive. The Presidency confirmed the deal on Tuesday through a statement by spokesperson…
