The United Nations General Assembly has backed a move to replace the traditional Mercator world map with a projection that more accurately reflects the size of Africa and other continents. The non-binding resolution, sponsored by Togo and supported by African Union members, passed with the backing of 164 countries. France […]
Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has raised concern over reports that some young Nigerians are considering selling their kidneys for as little as ₦1.7 million, describing the situation as a disturbing sign of the pressure created by the country’s cost-of-living crisis. In a statement on Friday, […]
Presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has told Nigerians not to be intimidated ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that he is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that citizens’ votes count. Obi made the statement on Thursday during the Port Harcourt edition […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governorship candidates and running mates for the 2027 general elections, announcing its proposed tickets in 28 states across Nigeria. The party released the list in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, and published on the party’s official […]
Nigeria’s external reserves have climbed above the $54 billion mark for the first time since December 2008, reaching $54.08 billion as of September 3, 2026, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The new figure represents a significant improvement in the country’s foreign exchange buffer, with […]
The Presidency has moved to clear the air on the ongoing legal proceedings involving President Bola Tinubu in the United States, stressing that the case is a civil records-disclosure dispute and not a criminal matter. In a statement on Thursday, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said recent reports had created […]
The political landscape in Oyo State has recorded another realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ibadan North-East State Constituency II, Hammed Taoreed Ademola, and Accord aspirant Adedapo Ojo have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside hundreds of supporters. The […]
Manchester City have agreed a £125 million deal with Chelsea for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, in a move that will match the joint-British transfer record. Fernandez, who joined Chelsea from Benfica for a then-British record £107 million in 2023, is now set to undergo a medical before completing a long-term […]
Mbaye to Aston Villa, Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona: Major Football Transfers Confirmed The European transfer market has delivered two major moves, with Aston Villa signing Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain in a reported £47 million deal, while Barcelona have completed the arrival of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, warning that Nigeria will not accept the humiliation or mistreatment of its citizens. Shettima spoke in Luanda, Angola, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, after representing President Bola Tinubu at the […]
