Nicknamed Ben Badi, the striker won the 1992 African Cup of Nations with the Elephants and remains a very popular figure in the West African country.

Some African countries carry names that trace back not just to geography or culture, but to individuals who lived centuries ago.

The intervention comes as the ADC seeks to position itself as a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 elections, with a focus on economic discipline, institutional reform and leadership that speaks to citizens’ lived realities.

The measure is part of renewed efforts to improve service delivery, protect consumers, and hold operators accountable for persistent lapses in network performance across the country.

Under the revised calendar, the sale of nomination forms begins this Saturday, April 25, and runs until Saturday, May 2

Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has kicked off the party’s nationwide ward congress with a call for increased female participation in leadership.

Addressing a maiden stakeholders’ meeting comprising traditional rulers, community leaders from different ethnic groups, and transport unions in the Idimu area of Lagos, on Thursday,  the CP said his visit was not ceremonial but driven by urgency over the rising deaths linked to cultism.

Italy has played down suggestions that its national team could replace Iran at the World Cup, following reports that an envoy to US President Donald Trump had asked FIFA to consider the move.

Afrobeats superstar Asake has announced that his highly anticipated fourth studio album, M$NEY will be released on May 1, 2026.

The party said it moved to clear the air and prevent public misunderstanding as political activities gather momentum ahead of the Ekiti and Osun governorship elections and the 2027 general election.