President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has led Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, and other senior government officials in honouring Nigeria’s fallen military heroes, assuring that their sacrifices in defending the nation’s unity, peace, and sovereignty will never be forgotten. In a message commemorating the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day (AFRCD), the President reiterated […]
The United States government has approved a sum of $413 million to support counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other West African nations for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval followed the signing of the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) into law in December 2025. The allocation falls under the operational budget of the […]
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Dangote Cement Plc has once again demonstrated its commitment to strengthening partnerships across its distribution network by rewarding its top-performing distributors and loyal customers with incentives valued at ₦15 billion. The recognition was announced during the 2026 Dangote Cement Distributors’ Awards Night, which took place in Lagos. The event brought together key distributors from across […]
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The mother of a teenage girl who claims to be the daughter of Nigerian music star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has reopened the long-standing paternity dispute, challenging earlier DNA test outcomes and alleging procedural irregularities in previous examinations. In a public statement shared via her daughter’s Instagram account on Thursday, the woman, who […]
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Grammy Award-winning Nigerian music star Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, globally known as Burna Boy, has been announced as the headline performer for the final TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert, scheduled to take place in Rabat, Morocco. The announcement was officially made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) through a post shared […]
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The Russian Federation has officially called for closer diplomatic and security cooperation with Nigeria to tackle unlawful and criminal activities affecting both nations. This initiative comes amid growing concerns over recent unrest and reports of foreign involvement in local disturbances. According to a statement issued by the Russian Embassy in Nigeria in Abuja, the call […]
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The recent clashes between President Donald Trump and the Federal Reserve have drawn comparisons to economic battles seen in emerging markets. Analysts warn that the ongoing friction could have long-term repercussions for the U.S. economy if central bank independence is compromised. Lessons from Argentina In 2010, Martin Redrado, then head of Argentina’s central bank, resisted […]
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado recently made an unprecedented political gesture by presenting her Nobel Peace Prize medal to former U.S. President Donald Trump, symbolically marking what she describes as progress toward democratic change in her nation. During a high‑profile meeting at the White House on January 15, 2026, Machado placed the prestigious medal […]
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Canada and China are embarking on a significant strategic partnership that could deliver “historic” economic and political advantages for both nations, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday. Carney is the first Canadian leader to visit China since 2017, and his trip is seen as a […]
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Former Chelsea forward and current football pundit, Chris Sutton, has shared his predictions for the upcoming English Premier League Matchday 22, which is scheduled to be played across this weekend. One of the standout fixtures will take place at Old Trafford, where Manchester United are set to entertain their city rivals, Manchester City, in a […]
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Manchester United have officially confirmed the return of two players who were previously out on loan at lower-division clubs. The development was announced by the club through an official statement published on Wednesday. The players involved are Joe Hugill and Habeeb Ogunneye, both of whom have now rejoined the Red Devils after completing their temporary […]
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Speculation is growing around the future of Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, following claims that he may part ways with Nigeria after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Former Super Eagles media officer, Peterside Idah, has revealed that Chelle is seriously considering a move away from the Nigerian national team, with Tunisia emerging […]
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A Nigerian security expert, Ambassador Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, has cautioned that the repeated deployment of the Nigerian Armed Forces for internal security operations is gradually weakening the Nigeria Police Force and could pose serious long-term risks to democratic governance in the country. Adamu, a retired Army Captain, shared his concerns during an exclusive interview while […]
