You’re not the court’— ADC slams INEC chair, vows to hold congresses
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply rebuked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, accusing him of overstepping his authority and misinterpreting a court order, while insisting it will go ahead with its planned…
Until Nigerians unite, no one will fix the country for us — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to take collective responsibility for the nation’s future, warning that meaningful progress will remain difficult unless citizens come together to tackle the country’s challenges. Obasanjo spoke on Thursday at the 6th Annual Colloquium…
Former Senegal boss Cisse named head coach of Angola on four-year deal
The Angolan football federation said Thursday it had hired Senegalese Africa Cup of Nations winner Aliou Cisse as the new head coach of the national team. Cisse, a former international defender who captained Senegal’s Lions of Teranga to the quarter-finals…
Chinyere Moneme Set to Receive Anambra Inspiring Woman of the Year Award
A legal practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chineyere Moneme, is set to be honoured as Anambra Inspiring Woman of the Year 2025, with organisers citing her professional excellence and influence on younger female lawyers as key reasons for the…
Tinubu Commissions Rebuilt Tolu Schools Complex, Sports Facilities
President Bola Tinubu Thursday inaugurated regenerated 36 schools including 19 football pitches in Ajegunle, Lagos. They were constructed by the state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.The commissioning of the Tolu Schools Complex represents the largest school in sub- Sahara Africa…
Tinubu absent as Akpabio inaugurates Lagos projects — presidency cites security priorities
Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday to inaugurate three infrastructure projects in Lagos. Akpabio inaugurated the Ojora-Opebi link bridge, the Lagos Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) building, and the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administrative Complex.Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of…
Zenith Bank breaks into East Africa with Kenya acquisition
Nigeria’s Zenith Bank PLC has formally entered the Kenyan financial market after completing the full acquisition of Paramount Bank Limited, marking a significant milestone in the lender’s pan-African expansion strategy.In a statement released on 7 April 2026, the Lagos-based bank…
Man dies during Passion of Christ rehearsal in Cross River
A Mass Communication graduate, Michael Obeten, a Passion of Christ actor, died on Good Friday while teaching youths how to act the part, when a local firework meant for effect malfunctioned and shot him dead. The tragic incident occurred at…
Late President Buhari’s son, Yusuf, set to run for House of Reps
A former special assistant on digital communications to Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad has said that the late president’s son, Yusuf Buhari, has declared his intention to contest a House of Representatives seat in 2027. In a letter dated April 3,…
Meet Nigerian-American Ifeanyi Umunna elected as president of Harvard law student government
The Harvard Law student body has officially elected Nigerian-American Ifeanyi Ruth Umunna to serve as their Student Government Co-President for the 2026–2027 school year. The HLS Student Government is a student body that strives to defend the welfare of the…