Awolowo Foundation moves to raise new generation of African leaders
The Obafemi Awolowo Foundation has unveiled a new initiative aimed at nurturing a generation of ethical and visionary leaders capable of addressing Africa’s growing governance and development challenges. The Foundation said the Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Future Leaders Fellowship Programme was conceived as a strategic intervention to bridge the gap between the continent’s abundant youthful talent and […]
‘This is even bigger’, says Luis Enrique as PSG retain Champions League
PSG won 4-3 on penalties after recovering from conceding an early goal to draw 1-1 over 90 minutes and extra time.
Oyo kidnap: Makinde urges caution in rescue efforts
“I understand that many people have different opinions about what should be done. Many have offered advice and suggestions, and we appreciate the concern.“
Full List: Clubs that have won the Champions League back-to-back
While the Champions League rebrand in 1992 turned the tournament into a notorious graveyard for defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain’s stunning 2026 victory over Arsenal has added a brand-new name to one of football’s most exclusive clubs.
Full list of Champions League top scorers in 2025/26 season
Despite Real Madrid’s exit from the UEFA Champions League, Kylian Mbappé remains the competition’s top scorer and is closing in on another major European individual award.
Iran state TV says draft deal with US includes releasing $12 bn in assets
Iranian state media reported on Saturday that a proposed memorandum of understanding with the United States included an agreement to release $12 billion in frozen assets.
Peter Obi accepts NDC presidential ticket, unveils vision for security, economy, national renewal
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has formally accepted his nomination as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 presidential election, unveiling an ambitious agenda focused on security, economic recovery, healthcare, education and national unity.
PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title on Saturday after defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic final that ended 1-1 after extra time in Budapest.
AIG Zone 9, Kanayo Uzuegbu, dies after battle with cancer
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 9 Headquarters, Umuahia, AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu, is dead.
Gov Otti emerges unopposed for 2nd term
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State on Saturday emerged unopposed as the Labour Party’s candidate for the Abia State governorship race.
Convention chaos: Turaki-led PDP alleges intimidation
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday accused the Federal Government of frustrating its Special National Convention in Abuja through venue intimidation and heavy security deployment, which it said prevented the event from proceeding as planned.
