Paul Azuka, Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Asaba Branch, has described Nigeria’s democratic journey as slow and largely stagnant. ‎Azuka stated this in an interview with Newsmen while reacting to Nigeria’s 27 years of unbroken democratic rule and June 12 Democracy Day commemoration in Asaba on Friday. ‎He said though Nigeria has recorded progress in […]

These latest categories of repentant insurgents, who all swore on the Holy Quran, formed part of Batch 9 low-risk and minor clients who are to be reunited with their various communities across Borno State.

There were grand designs to frustrate the realisation of that day.  From the Federal Government, which did not give any go ahead for the launchin…

“As long as I am prime minister of Israel, Iran will not have nuclear weapons. There is full agreement between me and President Trump on this issue,” Netanyahu said in a statement.

Canada’s big day has finally arrived. The Canucks are about to become the latest nation to host a World Cup match on home soil, kicking off their campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina—a side that clawed their way through the grueling UEFA play-offs by dispatching giants like Italy and Wales.

By Jonathan Eze Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in their commitment to democratic values and nation-building. In a statement marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, Mustapha joined Nigerians in commemorating the country’s democratic journey and honouring the […]

According to him, the Tinubu administration is committed to enriching, expanding and making democracy to flourish.

According to him, elections, particularly presidential contests, involve extensive logistical operations that make absolute perfection difficult to achieve.

By Jimitota Onoyume Civil society stakeholders in the Niger Delta have renewed calls on President Bola Tinubu to establish a Presidential board to administer the 13 per cent derivation fund, saying it would strengthen accountability, transparency and guarantee sustainable development in oil-producing communities in Niger Delta. In a statement issued to commemorate Democracy Day and […]

President Donald Trump will not attend the United States men’s national team’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay on Friday, according to World Cup Task Force CEO Andrew Giuliani.

ChatGPT and Claude are betting on Spain. Le Chat from France’s Mistral reckons Les Bleus will clinch it. And China’s DeepSeek and Qwen have a fondness for Argentina.

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has trained 160 youths from Kebbi and Zamfara states in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Analytics to boost their digital skills and employment prospects. Mr Luka Dalang, Programme Coordinator of RimaFin Consulting, said this in an interview with Newsmen on Friday in Kaduna at the end of […]

South Africa faced an unusual backlash from fellow African football fans after a 2-0 opening-match loss to Mexico at the World Cup, with social media trending more with jokes and taunts than the usual early-tournament solidarity seen among African nations.

“All public and private schools affected by the earlier circular are to resume normal academic and administrative activities, with effect from Monday, June 15, 2026,” he added.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may have only just begun, but concerns over stadium attendance and competition regulations have already emerged as talking points during the tournament’s opening days.