NSC increases NPFL prize money to N1bn, sets N2m minimum wage for players
The champions of the next season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1 billion — up from the previous amount of N200 million. According to NAN, Shehu Dikko, the chairman of the…
Bail Revocation: Sowore to Remain in Custody Until June 30
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday fixed June 30 for ruling on a motion filed by Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), seeking to vacate an order for his bail revocation. Justice Mohammed Umar…
UNILAG VC urges Tinubu to tackle insecurity, improve health workers’ conditions
Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the country’s security challenges and create an enabling environment for healthcare professionals to thrive. Ogunsola made the call during the induction…
Makinde imposes 16-hour curfew in 10 Oyo LGAs over security concerns
The Oyo State Government has intensified efforts to free residents from the shackles of insecurity, kidnapping, and other criminal activities by imposing a curfew on 10 local government areas surrounding the Old Oyo National Park. In a statement issued by…
2026 World Cup: Herve Renard becomes second Tunisia coach to leave role
Tunisia head coach, Herve Renard, has revealed that he will leave the role after the 2026 World Cup.Renard has confirmed that his contract with the Carthage Eagles is just for the tournament. There are currently no plans to extend the…
Total electricity blackout hits Rivers, two other Nigerian states
Rivers, Bayelsa and Imo states have been thrown into total blackout as the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, announced a forced outage on its Alaoji 132-kilovolt transmission line. A statement by TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, said the forced outage occurred…
Far-right de la Espriella elected Colombia president
Far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella, who was endorsed by United States President Donald Trump, has won Colombia’s presidential election, according to preliminary results. De la Espriella, 47, achieved a narrow victory against his left-wing challenger, Senator Ivan Cepeda, who…
Former Delta Governor Okowa visits EFCC office amid corruption probe
The former governor is being investigated over the alleged diversion of funds accruing to Delta State from the 13 per cent derivation allocation from the Federation Account between 2015 and 2023, when he served as governor. Former Delta State Governor…
Calling Bandits Terrorists Hinders Negotiations, Says Gumi
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has criticised the Federal Government’s classification of bandits as terrorists, warning that the move could escalate insecurity and eliminate opportunities for dialogue with the groups. Gumi made the remarks in a viral video in which…
South Africa on High Alert Ahead of June 30 Anti-Immigration Protests
South African authorities are on high alert as the June 30 deadline set by some anti-immigration groups for undocumented migrants to leave the country draws near. Acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, recently met with Defence Minister Angie Motshekga to…