I’m not desperate to be Nigeria’s president, Obi insists
Former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, in 2023, Peter Obi, has restated that he is not desperate to become the president of Nigeria but to see Nigeria working as a stable nation.
Trump says Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks Thursday
Trump said the leaders of Lebanon and Israel would speak on Thursday, without identifying participants or giving details.
Northern Group faults Atiku over attack on Goodluck Jonathan
Arewa Mandate for Unity and National Rebirth (AMUNR), has criticized former vice president, Atiku Abubakar for his recent attack on former President Goodluck Jonathan.
‘Bury your 2027 ambition’, Onanuga slams Atiku over fresh comments on power rotation
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his recent comments on Nigeria’s power rotation arrangement.
Julius Malema South African opposition leader, jailed 5 years on gun charges
Magistrate Twanet Olivier said Malema had deliberately violated firearm laws by shooting a gun in the air at an EFF celebration in 2018.
US says optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran
The United States is discussing a possible second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan and is optimistic about reaching a deal, US officials said, as Tehran threatened to shut down Red Sea trade unless Washington lifted a naval blockade of its ports.
Police foil bomb attack in Akure, arrest six suspects with IED materials
Six suspects have been arrested by police detectives in Ondo State over a failed bomb attack in Akure, the state capital.
2.2m candidates sit as 2026 UTME starts today
The examination, organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple sessions scheduled daily.
Nigeria loses $226.7bn to 33-year Ogoni Oil shutdown — PINL
Nigeria has lost an estimated $226.734 billion in revenue following the suspension of crude oil production across 96 wells in Ogoniland over the past 33 years, according to figures cited by Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited).
2027: Governors’ endorsement of Tinubu won’t change anything — ADC Reps aspirant
The African Democratic Congress (African Democratic Congress) House of Representatives aspirant for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in Anambra State, Ambassador Lotanna Ikebunwa, has dismissed recent endorsements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by state governors, describing them as politically insignificant.
Full list of 2026 FIFA World Cup stadiums
By Adegboyega Adeleye As the 2026 World Cup is set to take centre stage in a few months, anticipation for action has been steadily built across the globe, with this edition being one of a kind and the first tournament to be hosted across three nations—USA, Canada and Mexico. It is set to be held […]
