Pope Leo to have surgery after lump found on lung
Pope Leo XIV has announced he will be operated on “in the coming days” after a nodule was found on his lung during a medical check-up. “The doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on my lung,” he told the public…
UK varsities withdraw admission offers to Nigerians
United Kingdom universities have withdrawn the admissions of Nigerian students due to an ongoing visa crackdown by the British government impacting international applicants. The universities revoked admissions given mostly to Nigerian and Pakistani applicants in the first half of 2026,…
Uganda President honoured on 64th Independence Day
Uganda President Museveni leads 20 honourees at 64th independence anniversary Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is among 20 distinguished medalists being honoured this Friday, October 9, as the East African nation marks its 64th Independence Day at State House Entebbe….
Nigeria will turn around for better’ – Obasanjo
The wife of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs Bola Obasanjo, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, saying the country will experience a positive turnaround. She spoke on Saturday in Abeokuta while receiving a delegation of the Nigerian Institute of…
I feared for my life after police arrested me over WhatsApp post — UNILORIN lecturer
Chief Elijah Olorunsuwa, a lecturer in the Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, tells DARE AKOGUN how he was arrested by policemen who, he alleges, initially told him they were taking him to the Kwara State Police Command but…
2027: NDC’s Gwarzo missing on Kano guber list
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, is missing from the final list of governorship candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The list, signed by INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, contains 17…
Nigeria Considers Ban On Wooden Boats After Fatal Waterway Accidents
The Federal Government is considering measures to restrict or potentially ban the use of wooden boats on some Nigerian waterways following a series of fatal boat accidents that have raised fresh concerns about passenger safety. The renewed concern follows a…
NDC to unveil Obi-Kwankwaso campaign council October 20
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will inaugurate its presidential campaign council for the 2027 general election on October 20. Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra, is the presidential candidate of the party, while Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of…
Nigeria, Benin Set Four-Year Border Security Plan
Nigeria and the Benin Republic have agreed to pursue a coordinated border cooperation plan covering 2026 to 2029, as eight West African countries move to strengthen border security, resolve boundary challenges and promote economic development in border communities. The partnership…
Tinubu’ll take Nigeria from reforms to prosperity if re-elected – First Lady
First Lady Sen Oluremi Tinubu says President Bola Tinubu will move Nigeria from economic reforms to prosperity if re-elected for a second term in 2027. Tinubu said this on Saturday in Lafia at the North-Central Mega Rally organised by the…