Written by The National Sports commission has rolled out strong mobilisation of Nigerian supporters both home and abroad for the Super eagles ahead of Thursday’s all important World cup playoffs tie against Gabon in Rabat, Morocco. The leadership of the NSC led by Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade left no stone unturned … Continue reading “NSC Mobilises Massive Support for Super Eagles Ahead of World Cup Playoff Against Gabon”
Abuja, Nov. 13, 2025: As the 8th Nigerian Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) continues in Abuja with renewed optimism, stakeholders like investors, government officials and entrepreneurs charted bold pathways to accelerate national development through strategic investments. With the theme “Fast-Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment,” the Summit drew over 1,000 physical participants from … Continue reading “NDIS 2025: DIASPORA INVESTORS CHART NEW PATHWAYS FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT”
Ogun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) has faulted the Federal Government’s decision to suspend the proposed implementation of the 15 percent import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel imports, saying the move could slow down the nation’s progress toward energy independence and weaken investor confidence in the refining sector. … Continue reading “OGUNCCIMA Decries Suspension of 15% Fuel Tariff, Warns of Impact on Investor Confidence in Energy Sector”
The young naval officer at the center of a viral confrontation with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike over a disputed land plot in Abuja committed no wrongdoing, according to Dr. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought. In a pointed interview on Arise Television’s News Night program, monitored […]
The Justice Department on Thursday sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters last week, joining a court battle that could help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026. The complaint filed in California federal court targets the new congressional map pushed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in […]
Two brothers have been charged with the murder of South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as “AKA”, following their extradition from neighbouring Eswatini. Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande were brought back to the country after the failure of a lengthy legal attempt to block their return. Forbes, an award-winning hip-hop artist, was killed outside a […]
By Muiz Banire SAN I am sure that Nigerians will be wondering why I am extending the congratulatory message to the Minister in the light of what transpired between him and the naval officer on Tuesday. I am doing so because on a typical day where such incident occurs, it is a panel of enquiry […]
Singer Akon was arrested in metro Atlanta last week after police spotted his Tesla truck and linked it to an active warrant, according to the Chamblee Police Department. The 52-year-old Senegalese American, whose real name is Aliaune Badara Thiam, was taken into custody on Nov. 7 and booked into the DeKalb County Jail just after […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the no-case submission filed by Anamekwe Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation. Delivering the ruling on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho, the presiding judge, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had established a prima facie case against Nwabuoku, requiring him to enter his defence. […]
The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to suspend plans by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The House warned that the move could trigger widespread student failure, psychological distress, and other negative consequences. The resolution followed the […]