Government will not fund supporter travel to 2026 World Cup – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has confirmed that the government will not allocate public funds to fly supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the high cost involved and recommendations from the Dzamepe Report. Speaking at the Ghana World Cup…
DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions amid a stalled peace process, after talks hosted by the US in Washington. Conflict in eastern DR Congo has continued despite the two countries…
Guinea Challenges Morocco’s 1976 AFCON Title Amid CAF Controversy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is facing renewed scrutiny as the Guinea Football Federation formally requests a review of the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations outcome, citing inconsistencies in disciplinary rulings. The move follows CAF’s recent decision to strip…
INEC Chairman Sends Message To Staff, Nigerians Ahead Of Ekiti, Osun Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has called on staff and Nigerians to translate the discipline of Ramadan into a renewed commitment to electoral integrity. In a special Eid-el-Fitr message from INEC headquarters on…
Nigeria, UK seal £746m deal to redevelop Tin Can, Apapa ports
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have consolidated a series of landmark agreements and understandings covering migration, border security, trade, infrastructure, and business mobility in a renewed push to deepen bilateral relations and economic cooperation. Central to the engagements were three…
82-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Forgery in Delta State
An 82-year-old man, Clement Nnamdi Okonjo, has been sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment following his conviction for f+rgery, ending a legal battle that lasted over three years. Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta State,…
VP Kashim Shettima Visits Maiduguri Blast Victims, Offers Condolences
Vice President Kashim Shettima has visited victims of the recent deadly explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, as the Federal Government ramps up its response to renewed terror attacks. The visit comes amid growing concern over security in the North-East,…
Obi admits uncertainty over clinching ADC presidential ticket
The Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has admitted that he is unsure whether he will secure the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election. In a recent video message to…
Nigerian Woman And Her Two Children Killed In US Crash
A Nigerian woman, Nihinlolawa Agoro and two of her children, Temiloluwa and Isaac, were k!lled in a deadly crash in Texas, United States with multiple other people rushed to the hospital for injuries. According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s…
Lagos Community Faces Possible Four-Month Blackout Over 132kV Substation Upgrade
Residents and businesses in parts of Lagos, particularly the Amuwo-Odofin axis, may experience a prolonged power outage lasting up to four months due to scheduled maintenance on a major 132kV transmission substation. The planned outage is linked to rehabilitation works…