Atiku, Obi lack northern support to beat Tinubu – Ganduje
Former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi do not have the political structure needed in Northern Nigeria to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential…
Nigerian banker wins over $200,000 scholarship for US PhD
A banker from Nigeria spent a decade watching companies waste their own data. Now she has $200,000-plus PhD funding to study why. Oghenetega Deborah Wash-Anigboro, known as Tega, won the prestigious MSU Dean scholarships and is set to start a…
FNB Appoints Malawian Executive Linda Kachingwe as Chief Marketing Officer
South African banking giant FNB has appointed Malawian marketing executive Linda Kachingwe as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), marking another significant milestone in her distinguished career in the financial services sector. Kachingwe brings extensive experience in brand strategy, customer…
Amina Mohammed: Nigeria’s candidate, Africa’s choice for next UN Secretary-General
As the international community begins the search for a successor to António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, whose tenure as the Secretary-General of the United Nations ends in January 2027, attention is increasingly turning to candidates capable of leading the world…
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to stronger ties with Portugal
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Portugal during her official visit to the European nation. The minister held high-level meetings with Portuguese government officials aimed at deepening cooperation…
US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan
The US launched another round of air strikes against Iran on Saturday night, targeting its coastal surveillance and air defence facilities, US military officials said.US Central Command (Centcom) said forces successfully hit Iranian military capabilities, while Iranian state media said…
Hungary’s president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down, signing an amendment to the country’s constitution which will end his presidency at midnight on Sunday. Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s Tisza party had steamrolled the law change through parliament to oust…
Spain training session cancelled before World Cup final
Spain’s final training session before the World Cup final was cancelled after heavy thunderstorms hit New York and New Jersey on Saturday. Luis de la Fuente’s side were due to train at the Melanie Lane training ground in New Jersey…
FG, Lagos approved Makoko waterfront reclamation — Commissioner
The Lagos State Government has defended the ongoing reclamation project at the Makoko Waterfront around the Ebute Meta/Lagos Island interchange, saying the development was duly approved by both the Federal Government and the Lagos State Government. The clarification was made…
FG arraigns three suspects over kidnapping of Oyo pupils, teachers
The Federal Government on Friday arraigned three men allegedly arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The defendants—Abdulrazak Umar (also known as Abu Khalifa…