…Charge young leaders to take control of continent’s narrative…Oramah: Dangote Refinery helping Africa ‘take back its mind’…Amina Mohammed: Stop acting as recipients, start shaping global power By Udeme Akpan LAGOS — Prominent African leaders, including Aliko Dangote, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, and former President and Chairman of the Board of Directors […]

LAGOS—HUMAN rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, yesterday, tasked the Federal Government to move beyond diplomatic condemnations and institute legal proceedings against South Africa over the alleged killings and abuse of Nigerians in the country.Falana’s call follows the reported assassination of a Nigerian cleric, Bishop Michael Taiwo Fakunle, in Johannesburg on September 4.According to Falana, the […]

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — At least four people have been killed and another injured in fresh attacks on communities in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, with the Mwaghavul Youth Movement (MYM) calling for investigations and stronger security measures to protect residents. The latest attack occurred in Kinat community, where 29-year-old Katbam Titus […]

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to win all elective positions in the state during the 2027 general elections. The resolve was made on Sunday at a meeting of critical stakeholders of the party with the State Working Committee (SWC) at the APC […]

By Dayo Johnson AKURE — The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the sale and distribution of a local herbal alcoholic mixture popularly known as “monkey tail,” suspected to have caused the deaths of 30 people in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, […]

…MRS raises pump price to N1,400/litre…NNPC stations move to N1,375/litre…Independent marketers raise prices to N1,400/litre By Udeme Akpan & Marian Eko LAGOS — The surge in international crude oil prices above $100 per barrel is pushing up petrol prices across Nigeria, with major marketers raising pump prices and creating fresh pressure on transporters, commuters, households […]

By Shina AbubakarOSOGBO — Catholic bishops in Nigeria have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties and candidates contesting the 2027 general elections to ensure that the will of the electorate prevails and desist from manipulating the electoral process. The bishops also commended the resilience of voters in Osun State during the […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —AHEAD of the January 16, 2027 presidential election, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Special Duties, Tunde Rahman has said that four major obstacles could frustrate the emerging rapprochement between the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA— AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, the Media Office of the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, yesterday, insisted that he is prepared for the presidency by performance records and not by political patronage. According to Peter Obi Media Office, the former Anambra State governor managed […]

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said it was “worrying” a team of officials came to the conclusion Erling Haaland’s winner should stand as 10-man Manchester City stunned Old Trafford on Sunday.