Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Germany keen to rekindle legacy, pedigree
By Adegboyega Adeleye Germany comes to the FIFA World Cup with a weight of history and pedigree unmatched by most nations worldwide. With four titles in their cabinet, they have consistently reinvented themselves across generations from the grit of the post-war era to the fluid dominance of their historic 2014 triumph over Argentina in Brazil. […]
Chef Juliet speaks on raising nollywood stars, expanding culinary brand
By Efe Onodjae Popular movie producer and professional chef, Chef Juliet Kings, has spoken about her journey in Nollywood, her growing culinary business and the responsibility of grooming young talents, including her children who are currently making waves in the Nigerian film industry. Juliet Kings, founder of 5-Starz Talent Academy Film, is the mother of […]
Lagos Ports receive 16 vessels, expect 34 more — NPA
By Efe Onodjae Commercial shipping activities remained vibrant across Lagos ports on Wednesday as vessels laden with petroleum products, food items and industrial raw materials berthed at the nation’s major seaports. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), in its latest shipping position report released in Lagos, disclosed that at least 16 vessels had arrived at the […]
Netanyahu says ‘no terrorist immune’ after Israel kills Hezbollah commander
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday claimed responsibility for the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut the previous day, saying “no terrorist is immune” from Israeli strikes.
Xenophobia: ‘We can’t watch our citizens humiliated in your country’ — FG tells South Africa
“I maintained that our Government cannot stand by and watch the systematic harrasment and humiliation of our nationals resident in SA as well as the extra-judicial killings of our people, and that the evacuation of our citizens who want to return home remains our Government’s priority at this time,” she wrote.
2027: ‘Presidential race is not computer game; I’ll consult widely’ – Jonathan
“I’ve observed elections in about 14 or more African countries. Presidential race is not a computer game. But I heard you. And I will consult widely”
US to revoke citizenship of naturalised Americans found guilty of fraud
The administration of President Donald Trump will move to revoke the citizenship of naturalised Americans found to have committed fraud during the immigration process, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has said.
Chad declares 3-day mourning after deadly Boko Haram attacks on soldiers
Chad on Thursday began a three-day national mourning for soldiers killed in recent terrorist attacks in the Lake Chad region.
Kaduna lawmaker dumps PDP for ADC
The vice chairman of the Senate committee on ethics, code of conduct and public petitions, Senator Ibrahim Khalid Mustapha, Kaduna North, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
2027: Town planning expert, Babajide, joins Ogun guber race, promises 150,000 jobs
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A Town Planning expert and chieftain of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Mr. Rotimi Matthew Babajide, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, promising to create no fewer than 150,000 jobs within four years, if elected. Babajide, made the declaration at the party’s secretariat in Abeokuta, […]
2027: Direct primaries promote participatory democracy – Former lawmaker
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja A former chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Ethics and Privileges and convener of the Tinubu-Sherrif Support Group, Hon. Ossai Nicholas Ossai, has applauded the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for adopting the direct primaries as the mode of electing candidates for the 2027 general elections. […]
