Tinubu’s Option Value: Why Wike may be more useful as a ‘spoiler’ than a convert
By Philip Obazee There is a seductive, but often analytically lazy, way to read Nigerian politics: as a sequence of personal betrayals, moral failures, and episodic intrigue. That narrative is emotionally satisfying, but it routinely misses the strategic structure that repeats across election cycles. If you want to understand why certain “obvious” moves do not happen, why, for […]
Army remembers fallen soldiers, supports troops
The Nigerian Army on Friday held a special Friday congregational prayer in commemoration of Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2026.
Iran Protest: Policeman, 48 protesters killed; Ayatollah accused ‘rioters’ of pleasing Trump
Khamenei dismissed demonstrators as a “bunch of vandals” seeking to “please” US President Donald Trump
Recalled Ndiaye takes Senegal past 10-man Mali into AFCON semis
Recalled striker Iliman Ndiaye scored in the first half to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over 10-man Mali in Tangiers on Friday in the first Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.
Court halts resident doctors’ planned January 12 strike
The court said it took into consideration FG’s submissions, as well as the affidavit of urgency, the affidavit in support, and the annexures attached to the ex parte motion
It’s expensive but had amazing time – Dr Zo opens up on Detty December Experience
Nigerian physician Dr. Zo has taken to social media to recount his Detty December experience.
Saka agrees new long-term deal with Arsenal
Saka, whose previous contract was due to expire in June 2027, is finalising a new and improved deal until 2031.
Shettima reaffirms FG’s resolve to empower military to subdue national crisis
The Vice President acknowledged the sacrifices of the fallen soldiers who paid the supreme price to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity, as well as the lives and properties of the citizens.
24 ships discharging petroleum products, others in Lagos
The NPA said that the expected ships would bring general cargoes, containers, bulk sugar, crude oil, raw oil, bulk wheat, bulk gas, petrol, and fresh fish.
Trade ministry: FG slashes 2026 budget by 22.92% amid investment gains
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — The Federal Government has cut down the 2026 budget of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment by 22.92 percent, despite rising investment inflows and renewed trade momentum. According to figures contained in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, the ministry’s total allocation for 2026 was cut to N87.44 billion, down […]
My AFCON 2025 Observatory: Why quarter-finals will obey football logic – not emotion
By Sola Fanawopo These predictions are not for poker tables or gambling slips, where passion has been converted into global commerce. They are grounded instead in data, tournament history, and tactical behaviour — the quiet forces that usually decide AFCON once the noise fades.The Africa Cup of Nations is often celebrated as football’s last great […]
