The Supreme Court has slammed the brakes on President Donald Trump’s most aggressive immigration gambit, ruling that birthright citizenship cannot be erased by executive order. In a 6-3 decision handed down on June 30 — just days before America’s 250th anniversary — the justices struck down Trump’s inauguration-day directive that […]
The Samba boys are marching on, but it took a heavy dose of grit and a high-stakes managerial gamble to survive a massive World Cup scare. A 95th-minute winner from Gabriel Martinelli secured a heart-stopping 2-1 comeback victory for Brazil against a relentless Japan side in the Round of 32 […]
Co-hosts Canada have punched their ticket to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in history, defeating South Africa’s Bafana Bafana 1-0 in a heart-stopping Round of 32 clash in Los Angeles. The breakthrough came in the 92nd minute when midfield maestro Stephen Eustaquio fired home […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an industrial dispute with the Federal Government, extending its ultimatum by four weeks and warning that a nationwide strike could begin if outstanding demands remain unresolved. The doctors are demanding the immediate release of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, a landmark reform designed to modernize Nigeria’s identity management system, strengthen national security, and accelerate digital transformation. The signing at the State House, Abuja, was witnessed by top government officials, lawmakers, and development partners, […]
The inaugural FirstBank/Samuel Okwaraji Foundation (SOF) National Secondary Schools Football Championship, known as the Memoir Cup, has officially kicked off across Nigeria, marking a major boost for grassroots football development. The competition will be held in three stages—state qualifiers, zonal playoffs, and the national finals—where champions from all 36 states […]
The political crisis surrounding the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) intensified after a Federal High Court reversed its earlier order recognizing the party. Reacting to the ruling, Peter Obi described the decision as a setback for Nigeria’s democracy, insisting his concern is “not about who becomes President, but that Nigeria works.” […]
The debate over Nigeria’s proposed State Police has intensified following the Senate’s approval of the constitutional amendment bill. PDP chieftain Segun Sowunmi praised President Bola Tinubu for pushing the reform, dismissing fears of abuse as “annoying” and insisting governors can no longer blame insecurity on lack of control over policing. […]
A chilling case of workplace grievance turning into double murder has been cracked by the Ogun State Police Command. Investigators have arrested three suspects tied to the brutal killing of Ms. Kitan Oyesiku, a former broadcaster with Ogun State Television (OGTV), and her 38-year-old security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. While the […]
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended renowned lawyer Chief Mike Ozekhome from the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) pending the outcome of ongoing disciplinary proceedings. The decision was approved at the LPPC’s 173rd General Meeting on June 23, 2026. According to the committee, the suspension […]
