Kenneth Okonkwo rejects Atiku-Amaechi ticket, cites South-East marginalisation
South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91
Niger shuts down six illegal mining sites in Kontagora

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Kano 2027: NDC’s Gwarzo picks Kwankwaso’s son as running mate
“Hon. Mustapha Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has been unveiled as the running mate to HE Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo for the 2027 governorship election,” he said.
Nigeria Played. Pop Cola Showed Up.
As the Nigerian football team took on Portugal in a friendly preparation match on Portuguese soil, Pop Cola brought the energy of Nigeria to every screen across the country. Through its perimeter LED advertising during the live broadcast, the brand made sure that every fan watching from home felt the presence of something familiar, something […]
Hijrah 1448H: Oyo Govt declares Tuesday work free day
The Oyo State Government has declared Tuesday a work-free day to commemorate and celebrate the new Islamic calendar year, Hijrah 1448AH.
Sowore condemns court order deregistering ADC, four other parties
In a post on X on Monday, the human rights activist criticised the deregistration of political parties that had already concluded their primaries and were preparing for future elections.
APC leaders, governors storm Ebonyi for Tinubu endorsement rally
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, alongside members of the party’s National Working Committee, on Monday led a high-powered delegation to Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, for a rally endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The rally, held at the Abakaliki […]
‘We’re here to play football’, Iran downplays protest ahead New Zealand opener
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei and star forward Mehdi Taremi insisted their squad will be playing for all Iranians at the FIFA World Cup, even as the shadow of political unrest and potential protests looms over their tournament opener against New Zealand on Monday.
FIFA probes VAR official over controversial hand gesture at World Cup
World football governing body FIFA is seeking clarification from Australian video assistant referee (VAR) official Shaun Evans after a hand gesture he made before Germany’s 7-1 victory over Curacao at the 2026 World Cup sparked widespread debate on social media.
Oil plunges to $80 per barrel, stocks jump on US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices dropped towards $80 a barrel and stocks rallied on Monday after Washington and Iran reached a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending a wave of relief through global markets.
Why I don’t like the World Cup hydration break – Netherland’s Van Dijk
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has criticised the introduction of mandatory hydration breaks at this summer’s World Cup, suggesting the pauses disrupt the flow of the game and cater to television broadcasters.
Digital postcode to transform commerce, security, cut delivery costs – Tijani
The Federal Government on Monday said Nigeria’s digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, set for launch in October 2026, would transform commerce, improve security and significantly cut delivery costs.

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