…process, arguing that the voting structure gives undue advantage to state football associations over other federating units. “The NFF election cannot stand because there is a matter before the court. If you have not resolved the issues around the election in 2022, will you be talking about another election? Those amend…

…a more prosperous nation. According to a statement signed on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Busola Kukoyi, Tuesday’s engagement was the fourth zonal flag-off of the initiative, designed to support malnourished children under the age of six, pregnant women and lactating mothers with…

…United. The Turkish champions have pinpointed the Portugal international as a crucial target and are ready to support their interest with a significant financial proposal. Osimhen currently holds the title of Galatasaray's highest-paid player, and his salary will serve as the benchmark for the club's intended offer to…

…had di£d, more than 10 people were seriously injured, All India Radio reported, and officials said the de@th toll is expected to rise. The Lakhisarai District Magistrate said the crowd crush occurred at around 6:30 a.m. local time. Samrat Choudhary, chief minister of Bihar, the state where Lakhisarai is located, descri…

…in the August 2026 Osun governorship election on interference from Abuja-based politiciansSule spoke while presenting INEC acknowledgement slips to APC candidates in Lafia ahead of the 2027 electionsThe governor warned APC candidates in Nasarawa to avoid sycophancy, anti-party activities, and secretly backing candidate…

…the Integrity of the 2027 Elections.” The minister, who was represented by his Senior Special Adviser on Policy and Strategy, Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Akinjobi (retd.), urged political parties to place national interest above partisan advantage. He called on political candidates to recognise that political competition was not…

…Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged politicians holding elective offices to show sincerity to the Nigerian electorate by redeeming pledges made during campaigns. Professor Yilwatda made the appeal on Tuesday in his remarks shortly after receiving the Blueprint Newspaper’s Pe…

…defectors were led by a former APC Secretary in Goronyo Local Government and two-time Special Adviser to the Sokoto State Government, Alhaji Aliyu Tunau Shinaka. Also among those who joined the ADC were the APC Youth Leader in the local government, Alhaji Ibrahim Ado Taloka; Alhaji Kabiru Malam Isah Mai’alewa; and a pr…

…directly engaged in efforts by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute officials whose government has not consented to ICC jurisdiction,” Rubio said according to Reuters. The ICC was established in 2002 by the international community to prosecute war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. United Sta…

…the aftermath, the Egypt manager is said to have divorced his first wife, Howaida, officially signing the divorce papers at a legal registrar's office in Cairo. Hassan had previously separated from first wife. Hassan and Howaida had been together for many years. The couple reportedly separated for around 10 days in 202…

…Agency (NDLEA) earlier today, announced the arrest self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as "KC Luxury," over his alleged role as the arrowhead of a multibillion-Naira cocaine trafficking syndicate. NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (retd), disclose…

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…were separately arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on one-count charge each. The charge against Mutairu Omowunmi Tawa reads: "That you, Mutairu Omowunmi female, on or about 25th of July, 2026, at Salamagic Event Centre, Onikan, Lagos, within the jurisdictio…

…one that we have not done much is that of Etche. But let me promise you that by the special grace of God before we exit, there will be a standard hospital to cater for the people of Etche and Omuma,” he said. Fubara also assured the people of Etche that his administration would consider their request for the constructi…

…in partnership with The Kukah Centre, took place in Abuja on the eve of the official commencement of campaigns for the 2027 general elections. However, the event was marked by the absence of some notable opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who are the…

…says we must start on Wednesday,” Morka declared. However, taking advantage of the official opening of the campaign window, HAI announced in a statement signed by its Director of Press and Communications, Ernest Omoarelojie, that its grassroots drive will combine street-level mobilization with traditional and digital m…

…for August 31. The initiative comes amid growing concerns among opposition politicians that persistent divisions could weaken their collective prospects in the 2027 elections. Supporters of the proposed coalition have repeatedly cited the 2023 presidential election, when major opposition parties largely contested separ…

…against the risk of profit-taking following the market’s substantial year-to-date appreciation.

…some local government secretariats, where he discovered that the chairmen and senior officials were absent from their offices. Governor Namadi expressed dismay over the situation, stressing that local government chairmen were elected to serve the people and must remain accessible to their constituents. He said the coun…

…at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Our correspondent observed Akpabio’s official S-Class Mercedes sedan pull up at the forecourt of the President’s office at exactly 6:12 pm on Tuesday. At the time of his arrival, the Minister of Information and National Orientation was reportedly meeting with the President. Th…

GistReel A Nigerian lady has sparked discussions online after comparing the financial realities of Nigerian market traders with those of some corporate workers. The young woman, identified on X as @ChisomAgbafor, shared her observation about Nigerian market traders and questioned the common perception of who is conside…

…Democratic Leadership Alliance, National Democratic Party, National Rescue Movement, Social Democratic Party, Youth Party, Young Progressives Party and Zenith Labour Party, among others. The ceremony was held at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu was represented by the Secretary to the…

…Jonathan has kicked against the emerging trend of serving governors, senior public officials and political gladiators descending on states during off-cycle elections. Jonathan made the call in a statement personally signed by him in Abuja on Tuesday, August 18. The former President warned that the practice witnessed du…

Musicians Wande Coal and Davido trade words after Davido reveals why their unreleased song never dropped Nigerian music stars Wande Coal and Davido have exchanged words online after Davido spoke about a song they recorded together that was never officially released. Davido recently explained why his verse on Wande Coal…