Written by Zinedine Zidane confirmed Sunday he would one day like to coach the France national team, but did not say if he was hoping to take over from outgoing boss Didier Deschamps. Zidane, who scored twice in France’s 1998 World Cup final win over Brazil, led Real Madrid to three Champions League titles in his … Continue reading “Zidane Confirms Ambition To Coach France”
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Sunday asked the newly nominated chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan to “prioritise and ensure the effective prosecution of politicians and their sponsors who are suspected to be responsible for electoral offences, including violence, bribery, vote-buying, conspiracy, and undue influence during … Continue reading “SERAP Asks INEC Chair Nominee Amupitan To Make Prosecuting Electoral Crimes Top Priority”
Pope Leo XIV called Sunday for “courage” from those forging a peace plan for Gaza, as world leaders prepared to attend a summit on ending the conflict. “The agreement to begin the peace process has given a spark of hope in the Holy Land,” the US-born pontiff said at the end of Sunday’s Angelus prayer. … Continue reading “Pope Urges ‘Courage’ In Next Steps Of Gaza Peace Deal”
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome, seeking divine intervention in Nigeria. Disclosing this in a statement via X, the Anambra-born politician called on Nigerians to remain steadfast as the nation grapples with political, social, and economic challenges. He revealed that he used his recent trip … Continue reading “Peter Obi Seeks Divine Intervention For Nigeria On Rome Pilgrimage”
Israel plans to destroy what remains of Hamas’s network of tunnels under Gaza, working with US approval after its hostages are freed, it said Sunday. Defence Minister Israel Katz said the operation would be conducted under an “international mechanism” led by the United States, sponsor of the three-day-old Gaza ceasefire. “Israel’s great challenge after the … Continue reading “Israel Vows To Destroy Gaza Tunnels Once Hostages Free”
Nigeria’s oil sector is a study in paradox, and the Tinubu administration appears content to watch the contradiction unfold. More than a year after the removal of fuel subsidies and the passage of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), the country’s ambition of achieving fuel self-sufficiency remains a mirage. Instead of moving toward energy independence, Nigeria … Continue reading “Editorial: Tinubu’s Fuel Subsidy Removal Paradox”
It is a bitter irony of leadership when the nation entrusted to preserve life instead witnesses its citizens die younger than anywhere else; and then cages them in the worst prisons the continent has to offer. Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria is committing two mortal sins: failing in public health, and failing in justice. … Continue reading “Spotlight: Twin Tragedies of Life Expectancy and Liberty – Nigeria’s Shame Under Tinubu”
In the end, last week’s Arise TV interview with the Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, ended somewhat productively. I had moments when I feared an outbreak of fisticuffs across the airwaves. Was Rufai Oseni combative? Not at all. His job is to ask hard questions. Guests, particularly government officials, and especially the … Continue reading “Tracking Nigerian public projects – By Sonala Olumhense”
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a total and comprehensive two-week warning strike affecting all public universities across Nigeria. The Union’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, made the announcement during a press conference held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. The National President of ASUU, Professor Chris Piwuna, stated that there … Continue reading “ASUU Declares Nationwide Two-Week Warning Strike”
Written by The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the online application for the Short Service Combatant (SSC) Course 49 is now open. This presents a unique opportunity for eligible Nigerians to serve their fatherland in the Combat Arms and Combat Support Arms of the Nigerian Army. Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for … Continue reading “Apply for Nigerian Army Short Service Commission Course (SSC) 49/2026”