2027 Primaries a charade, Political Parties declare
Fault Electoral Act restriction on nomination mode By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Nigeria’s registered political parties on Tuesday did a self-appraisal of the recent primary elections they conducted across the country ahead of the 2027 general election, and came up with a damning verdict – a charade. Speaking under the aegis of Inter-Party Advisory Council IPAC, […]
Insecurity threatening Nigeria’s education future, says NUT president
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has expressed concern over rising insecurity across the country, warning that continued attacks on schools threaten the future of education.
China’s major power diplomacy opens new opportunities for Nigeria — Professor
By Favour Ulebor A Professor at the China Africa Think Tank Research Center, Hui An, has said that recent high level diplomatic engagements between China and major world powers are helping to strengthen global stability and create new opportunities for developing countries, including Nigeria. In a press statement on Monday, Hui said the recent meetings […]
Ondo: Police rescue abducted woman, arrest four suspects
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction of 26-year-old Miss Ogechi John in Owo, Ondo State.
Media remains fourth pillar of democracy, Indian envoy tells journalists
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Ambassador Abhishek Singh, has underscored the critical role of the media in sustaining democratic governance, describing journalists as the “fourth pillar of democracy” and pledging continued support for members of the Diplomatic Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DICAN). Singh spoke on Tuesday in Abuja during […]
Tinubu leads, Obi follows in betting platform’s prediction for 2027 election
Other listed figures, such as Rotimi Amaechi and Omoyele Sowore, are struggling to gain market traction, each registering less than a 1% chance of victory.
China opposes US blacklist of Alibaba, Baidu, others
Beijing said on Tuesday it “firmly opposed” the US blacklisting of Chinese companies after Washington added tech giants Alibaba and Baidu to a list of firms it says are aiding the Chinese military.
Nigeria, NFL partner to boost grassroots flag football devt
By Juliet Umeh Nigeria has launched a nationwide grassroots flag football development initiative in partnership with the National Football League, NFL, and Browns Nigeria, in a move aimed at expanding youth participation in sports and creating structured pathways for talent development across the country. The initiative, tagged “One Ball. One Flag. One Future,” will be […]
South Africa’s anti-migrant protests build ahead of local elections
Bare-chested and wearing traditional headgear and armbands, Phakela Ndabandaba led several hundred South African men in a Zulu war cry directed at undocumented immigrants.
Trump says in ‘final throes’ of reaching Middle East peace deal
Trump has repeatedly said that a peace agreement with Tehran is imminent, but diplomacy has stalled and the two sides have traded fire despite a ceasefire in place since April 8.
Panda art exhibition strengthens Nigeria, China cultural ties
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja In a bid to celebrate culture and strengthen people to people relations, over 100 students, artists, cultural practitioners and members of the diplomatic community gathered in Abuja on Monday for the 2026 Panda Painting Interactive Experience organised by the Chinese Cultural Centre in Nigeria. The event, which featured interactive painting sessions […]
