Benin’s govt on course to retain power in April election
Benin's electoral commission has officially approved just two candidates to stand in next April's presidential election, opening the way for the ruling coalition to retain power.
‘I apologised to my teammates after the missed chance’ – Osimhen
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen’s resilience shone through on Thursday as Nigeria defeated Gabon 4-1 in extra time to secure a place in Sunday’s playoff final against DR Congo. The Super Eagles looked dominant in patches, but late in the match, Osimhen missed a clear goal-scoring opportunity that could have sealed the win for the […]
FG pays N3.9bn pension backlog
The payment comes as part of the N32,000 pension increment approved by President Bola Tinubu, providing long-awaited relief to thousands of retired workers across the country.
Trump pardons former Tottenham owner Joe Lewis
Lewis, whose family trust holds a majority stake in the Premier League’s Tottenham Hotspur football team, pleaded guilty in 2024 to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud.
Ghana scraps Covid levy, cuts VAT in bid to boost growth
Ghana has abolished its Covid-19 “Health Recovery Levy” and reduced its value-added tax in a bid to bolster economic growth, the government said Thursday.
Board members laud Delborough Lagos’ strides at 2nd annual meeting
Board members of The Delborough Lagos have commended the hospitality brand for its remarkable progress and growing influence in the African hospitality industry,…
Edo Unity League urges Tinubu to intervene in MOWAA controversy
According to the Edo Unity League, the controversy is being closely monitored by the European Union and other international stakeholders.
US announces new military operation to ‘remove narco-terrorists’ from Latin America
President Donald Trump’s administration is conducting a military campaign in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, deploying naval and air forces for what it calls an anti-drugs offensive.
No probe on frontier fund, says Minister Lokpobiri
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has dismissed reports in a section of the media suggesting that the Federal Government plans to probe an alleged diversion of the Frontier Exploration Fund, describing such reports as misleading and inaccurate.
Pen remains mightier than the sword, say Unilag’s don, Suraj
Lagos—Writing continues to wield transformative power, participants were told at the 2025 Lagos National Author’s Day, emphasising that the pen remains mightier than the sword in influencing thought, action, and societal change. Dr. Olunifesi Adekunle Suraj, Professor of Strategic Communication at the University of Lagos and Executive Director of the African Center for Media and […]
CAF WC Playoff: DR Congo defeat Cameroon 1-0, to face Nigeria in final
DR Congo booked their place in the CAF World Cup qualifying play-off final after a narrow 1-0 victory over Cameroon on Thursday.
