AFCON 2025: Tactical Board: Algeria’s wonder goal, Nigeria’s bigger truth
Nigerian legend Daniel Amokachi, in one of his trademark commentaries, suggested that many Nigerians would have preferred a quarterfinal clash with DR Congo. I understand the logic. But whatever the permutations, I quietly preferred Algeria vs Nigeria.
FG says structural, policy issues not neglect responsible for doctors strike
He said the current administration has adopted a collective bargaining approach to ensure inclusiveness and reduce conflict.
Nigerian newspapers review: Terrorists on rampage in Kwara, Katsina, Kaduna; many abducted
Another headline features the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who warned that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is undermining opposition parties and democratic space, risking a slide into a de facto one-party state.
Man City to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m
Antoine Semenyo is set to have a medical at Manchester City, with a move expected to be completed before Saturday.
Ex-AGF Malami, son, wife secure N1.5bn bail
According to the court, aside from submission of title documents of the properties for verification, the defendants must surrender their travel passports.
Five forces that will determine Nigeria’s direction in 2026
As Nigeria settles into the pre-election year, under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, 2026 is shaping up to be far more than a routine stop on the political calendar.
Iran army chief threatens response to Trump, Netanyahu’s ‘threats’
In recent days, US President Donald Trump has threatened to intervene in Iran if demonstrators were killed, while Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for the protests.
Cartoon: There’s always room, come and be cleansed
Cartoon: There’s always room, come and be cleansed
New tax law not a weapon against the poor – Lagos APC
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has reassured Nigerians that the new tax reform is not a weapon against the poor, nor an attempt to overburden struggling Nigerians but deliberately structured to protect low-income earners.
ADC Presidential Ticket: No one is stepping down — Atiku
Rejecting any suggestion that he should step aside, Atiku described such calls as dangerous to Nigeria’s democracy.
Trump says Venezuela ‘turning over’ up to 50m barrels of oil to US
“The Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
Why Alex Otti should avoid attacking Orji Uzor Kalu
Abraham Lincoln once observed that while many can endure adversity, power is the true test of character.
Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland
US President Donald Trump is discussing options including military action to take control of Greenland, the White House said Tuesday, upping tensions that Denmark warns could destroy the NATO alliance.
AFCON 2025: Quarter-final fixtures confirmed – date, time, venue
The line-up for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Morocco has been confirmed, with four high-stakes encounters scheduled across Friday and Saturday as the race for continental glory intensifies.
Grain farmers seek FG bailout over ₦10.16bn losses, warn of looming food crisis
No fewer than 2,143 grain farmers in Kaduna State have appealed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention through free or subsidised farm inputs after recording losses estimated at over ₦10.16 billion during the 2025 farming season.
Police recover suspected military unexploded ordnance in Niger
The Police Command in Niger has recovered a suspected military unexploded ordnance (UXO) device in Zugurma community, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state.
