UN Secretary-General Guterres Backs Nigeria’s Bid for World Body’s Security Council Seat
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has charged Nigeria with spearheading Africa’s quest for a restructured global order, describing the country as uniquely positioned to lead the continent toward superpower status. Guterres, who backed Nigeria’s bid for the world body’s security…
Vice President Kashim Shettima Joins 49 African Leaders at 39th AU Summit in Addis Ababa
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday joined other African leaders at the opening of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit witnessed the…
Lagos Government Seals Ladipo Spare Parts Market
The Lagos State Government has sealed off the popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market, along the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road (Apapa–Oshodi Expressway), in Mushin due to repeated environmental violations. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, said…
CAF Confirms Morocco as Host of 2026 WAFCON Amid Relocation Speculation
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that Morocco remains the host nation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking after a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam, CAF president, Dr. Patrice Motsepe addressed the rumors…
World Athletics Appoint First Nigerian Referee For Relays
Nigeria’s growing influence in global athletics administration has received a major boost, following the appointment of Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtd), as an International Referee for the World Athletics Relays, tagged Gaborone 2026. The historic appointment makes Nesiama the first Nigerian…
Sudan remains suspended as African Union summit begins in Ethiopia
The African Union (AU) will open its 39th ordinary summit on Saturday with Sudan notably absent for the fifth consecutive year, as member states remain divided over lifting Khartoum’s suspension. More than 32 heads of state and U.N. Secretary-General António…
Obi donates ₦10m to missionary hospital, highlights role in Nigeria’s healthcare delivery
Peter Obi, ex-Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, visited the Immaculate Heart of Mary Specialist Hospital, Nkpor, on Friday, presenting a ₦10 million donation to support the facility’s growth and improvement in service delivery. During his…
Maryam Bukar Hassan becomes first Nigerian to carry Olympic flag
Nigerian poet and United Nations Global Advocate for Peace, Maryam Bukar Hassan, has made history as the first Nigerian to carry the Olympic flag at the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The Olympic flag,…
Chinese leader makes rare reference to recent military purge
Chinese President Xi Jinping has made a rare public reference to a recent crackdown which saw the country’s top military general removed. General Zhang Youxia, who was widely seen as Xi’s closest military ally, was removed from his post in…
Why Nigerian referees are missing in major CAF, FIFA tournaments
For the 19th straight year, no Nigerian referee or assistant referee has been selected to officiate in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), raising concerns among football stakeholders. The recently concluded AFCON 2025—widely regarded by enthusiasts as the most…