Premier League champions Arsenal have signed former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer, the club confirmed in an official statement on Thursday.

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a Strategic Refresher Course for 100 Deputy Comptrollers as part of efforts to prepare a new generation of senior officers for higher leadership responsibilities and sustain ongoing reforms within the Service. The workshop, organised by the Human Resources Development Department in collaboration […]

By Vincent Ujumadu Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has intensified the national debate on state police, arguing that the issue is no longer whether it should be established but how it should be implemented effectively. Speaking at a town hall meeting on state police organised by Arise News TV, Soludo said the ongoing […]

The biggest football tournament is entering its final stretch. Eight of the strongest national teams are competing for the trophy,  but for millions of fans in Africa, there’s only one question: Can Morocco continue its historic run? Following the elimination of Senegal, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Algeria, South Africa, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, […]

Manchester United said the proposed location would allow the club to preserve the traditions and matchday atmosphere associated with Old Trafford while providing the space and infrastructure needed for a world-class stadium.

Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefThe Economic and Fiscal Justice Coalition (EFJC) has tasked the Federal Government to adopt a “Borrow Better” framework by ensuring it borrows only for productive assets and not for recurrent consumption. This was contained in a position paper presented to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. […]

Manchester United have announced their latest intake of academy scholars, with Nigerian-eligible defender Idris Fabiyi among the youngsters handed first-year scholarship contracts by the Premier League club.

By Rasheed Olanrewaju Some leaders are remembered for the offices they occupied. Others are remembered for the people, institutions and possibilities they created long after leaving office. As Senator Liyel Imoke turns 65 on July 10, the occasion is more than a celebration of age. It is an opportunity to reflect on a journey defined […]

“The challenge before us is no longer whether state police should exist, but how to ensure that we create an effective, professional and trusted law enforcement institution,” Irabor said.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has terminated its contract with its third-party visa processing partner in the United States, forcing applicants to now submit their paperwork directly to Nigerian diplomatic missions.

By Samuel Oyadongha YENAGOA — The Citizens Platform for Political Inclusion (CPPI), a coalition of citizens, public policy advocates and democratic governance stakeholders, has submitted a petition to the National Assembly seeking amendments to the Electoral Act on the regulation of political party nomination fees. The group also confirmed that it has issued pre-action notices […]

Sector Generated Over ₦108bn for Federation in Two Years, Grew 33.5% in 2025 By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi, says Nigeria’s solid minerals exports reached ₦354 billion in 2025, as the sector recorded significant growth under ongoing reforms. Shinkafi […]

By Gift ChapiOdekina ABUJA — The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to strengthen diplomatic engagement with South Africa following reports of renewed xenophobic attacks and the deaths of Nigerians in the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the Chairman of the House […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has approved a total of N403.1 billion for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years. The approved budgets comprise N170,103,487,540.56 for 2025 and N233,963,594,010.18 for 2026. The approval followed the presentation of the report of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs by […]

The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Thursday.