By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State and former Nigerian Ambassador to Japan, Prof. Gana Isa, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, alleging that the administration has failed in its constitutional responsibility to protect the lives and property of Nigerians. Speaking with journalists […]

By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), a socio-political group comprising intellectuals, traditional rulers and other stakeholders from the South-East, has expressed concern over what it described as the weakening of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that a vibrant opposition is essential for democratic governance. In a […]

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has extended the deadline for submission of lists of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections by political parties, moving the cut-off from Saturday, July 11, 2026, to midnight on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. In a statement issued by the National Commissioner and […]

The examinations are conducted for internal candidates who are finishing their Senior Secondary School education. WAEC just finished this year’s exam a few weeks ago, while NECO’s is ongoing.

By Chioma Obinna The release of the Oyo schoolchildren after more than 50 days in captivity has once again brought to the fore the often-overlooked physical and psychological toll of kidnapping. While the return of victims is widely celebrated, medical experts warn that  freedom from captivity does not necessarily mark the end of their ordeal. Sunday […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Nigerian singer and entertainer Portable has opened up on his childhood struggles, street experiences and the lessons he learnt outside the classroom, stating that life on the streets taught him valuable skills. The singer shared his experience during an interview on The Honest Bunch Podcast, where he spoke about losing his mother […]

Tinubu spoke through Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, at Saturday’s Renewed Hope West African Horse Racing Derby grand finale at Murtala Square, Kaduna.

The US military said Saturday it hit at least 140 targets in Iran in retaliation for an Iranian attack on another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to him, those virtues should be channeled into mentoring younger generations and strengthening national institutions.

The Senegal Football Federation has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the country’s underwhelming performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

By Ayo Onikoyi Ace comedian and compere, Bovi has described as “Psycho” anyone who believes that Portugal superstar Ronaldo is better than Argentine legend Leo Messi, admonishing that one should not go into business with them. Speaking during a live session on his Instagram page, the ace comedian said a person’s opinion on the Ronaldo-Messi […]

The race for the top scorer award at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has intensified following the completion of the quarter-finals, with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe leading the scoring charts.

The semi-final fixtures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed following the conclusion of the quarter-final matches

—- Demands restructuring, player retention By Dayo Johnson Akure The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Ondo State chapter, has expressed concern over the repeated relegation of Sunshine Queens Football Club to the Nigeria Women Football League Championship for the third year running. In a communiqué issued at the end of its congress in Akure, […]

By Femi Salako  For millions of Nigerians living abroad, obtaining or renewing a Nigerian passport was once synonymous with lengthy delays, bureaucratic bottlenecks and uncertainty. Today, that narrative is changing, reflecting one of the most visible examples of public sector reform under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. At the centre of this transformation is […]