BREAKING: Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri, 23 Lawmakers Dump PDP
Governor Duoye Diri resigns from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). 23 Bayelsa lawmakers also exit the party in a coordinated move. Resignation follows recent high-level political shifts in the…
Super Eagles Set for Fierce Clash Against Gabon in CAF World Cup Playoff
The Super Eagles booked their CAF playoff spot after thrashing Benin 4–0 in Uyo Gabon finished second in Group F with 25 points, just one behind African champions Côte d’Ivoire, …
FG Finalises N4 Trillion Bond Plan to Settle GenCos’ Debts
Federal Government to deploy N4 trillion in government-backed bonds to clear verified debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers. Debt resolution initiative described as the largest-scale intervention…
Retaliation: Mali Imposes $10,000 Visa Bonds on U.S. Citizens
Mali to require U.S. citizens to pay up to $10,000 visa bonds for business and tourist visas. Measure follows U.S. visa bond pilot targeting Mali to curb overstays. Mali cites…
IMF Upgrades Nigeria’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.9%, 4.2% in 2026
IMF raises Nigeria’s GDP growth projection from 3.4% to 3.9% for 2025. Nigeria expected to expand 4.2% in 2026, surpassing South Africa but slightly below Sub-Saharan average. Higher oil output,…
Wike Dismisses Rumours of Boycotting Council of State Meeting Over INEC Appointment
Wike said he was absent from the Council of State meeting with President Tinubu’s permission. The FCT Minister clarified that he was represented by the Minister of State, Dr. Mariya…
Soul Legend D’Angelo Dies at 51 After Battle with Pancreatic Cancer
D’Angelo, known for “Brown Sugar” and “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” died after battling pancreatic cancer. The Grammy-winning R&B star was praised for redefining neo-soul with his albums “Brown Sugar”…
“This Is Not Betrayal” — Governor Peter Mbah Defends His Defection from PDP to APC
Governor Peter Mbah says joining the APC is to better serve the people of Enugu State, not a betrayal of the PDP. He explained that the PDP platform could no…
FG Raises Annual Admission Capacity to 1 Million — Alausa
Federal Government, FG increases annual tertiary admission slots from 750,000 to 1 million. New policy aims to expand access and end years of limited university placement. Education Minister says reform…
Super Eagles Thrash Benin 4–0 to Finish CAF World Cup Qualifiers Strong
Victor Osimhen scored a brilliant hat-trick to lead Nigeria’s attacking charge. Frank Onyeka added a stoppage-time goal to seal the 4–0 victory. Nigeria finished second in Group C and advanced…
