Abacha more democratic than NADECO activists – Peter Obi
'General Sani Abacha, once presumed face of oppression, will be remembered as seemingly more democratic and more respectful of human rights'
US politician found dead in her apartment, husband arrested
A local Florida politician was found dead in her home on Wednesday as police arrested her husband in connection to her tragic death.
Israel says Hezbollah chief to pay ‘heavy price’ for Jewish holiday attacks
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Thursday warned that Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem would pay an “extraordinarily heavy price” for escalating attacks during the ongoing Jewish holidays.
ADC crisis: PRP woos Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, others to rescue Nigeria
“What should have been a strong alternative platform is now entangled in internal disputes, leadership struggles, and uncertainty.
UEFA chief Ceferin warns Italy could lose Euro 2032 without stadium improvements
“Maybe Italy’s politicians should ask themselves why the football infrastructure is among the worst in Europe.”
No anointed candidate for any seat, Lagos APC tells members
“We, therefore, encourage all members who wish to contest any of the positions to do so in accordance with the law,” he said.
10 European countries with birthright citizenship
Although most European countries do not provide full birthright citizenship, several allow it under certain conditions.
Tinubu appoints Aliyu PTDF executive secretary, renews TCN MD tenure
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Shu’aibu Aliyu as Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).
Int’l Friendlies: Super Eagles to play Poland & Portugal in June
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play two high-profile international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal in June 2026, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed.
Surveillance Contract: Anti-corruption group writes Tinubu, Ribadu over rising tension
A Niger Delta-based anti-corruption and good governance group has called on President Bola Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to urgently engage critical stakeholders in the region to prevent rising tension over pipeline surveillance contracts from escalating.
We ‘ll conduct best NFF elections ever – Electoral Committee
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday inaugurated its Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee, tasked with conducting and adjudicating the upcoming elections into the NFF Executive Committee for the 2026–2030 term.
Oil prices climb to $110 per barrel after Trump’s Iran speech
Oil prices extended gains on Thursday in the wake of US President Donald Trump threatening further heavy strikes on Iran, dampening hopes of de-escalation.
‘He doesn’t merit a response’ – Macron slams Trump over marriage jibe
“So I am not going to respond to them — they do not merit a response,” Macron told reporters.
ADC faults FG for deploying armoured vehicles to INEC headquarters
Abdullahi questioned the government’s priorities, particularly in relation to security challenges in parts of the country.
Army Chief Shaibu leads security assessment team to Plateau
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Thursday, led heads of security agencies on an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in Jos, Plateau State.
Court declines motion to bar Senator Kingibe from ADC activities
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja declined, on Thursday, to issue an interim order restraining the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, from participating in all activities of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
