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Lionel Messi Officially Retires from Argentina Duty After Historic 21-Year International Career Argentina icon and captain Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to an extraordinary 21-year journey representing La Albiceleste. The 39-year-old playmaker confirmed his decision in an emotional social media message, explaining that he took time to reflect […]
VP Shettima Touches Down in Abuja After High-Stakes African Union Peace Summit Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following his participation in the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) held in Luanda, Angola. Shettima, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the […]
Shettima Warns South Africa Over Attacks on Nigerians, Reminds Them of Anti-Apartheid Sacrifices The Federal Government has issued a firm warning to South African authorities over the continued harassment and mistreatment of its nationals, declaring that Nigeria will no longer accept the dehumanisation of its citizens living in the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered […]
“Return Our Stolen Wealth!” — Appeal Court President Demands Swift Repatriation of Looted Funds Warehoused Abroad The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has called on the international community and foreign governments to fast-track the repatriation of recovered stolen assets warehoused in their custody, warning that anti-corruption victories remain hollow if recovered […]
FG Pushes Seamless Rail, Road, and Water Transport Network The Federal Government has emphasized the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s transportation architecture, calling for an integrated, multimodal system to lower heavy logistics expenses, improve trade flow, and attract vital private capital into the economy. The position was outlined during the 19th National […]
“Chasing the Trillion-Dollar Tech Boom!” — Nigeria Positions to Grab Massive Share of Africa’s $1tn AI Economy by 2035, Says SGF Akume The Federal Government has set its sights on securing a dominant share of Africa’s projected $1 trillion artificial intelligence (AI) economy by 2035, committing to long-term policy reforms and digital infrastructure investments to […]
NDC Accuses INEC of Replacing Legitimate Candidates with Strange Names in Peter Obi’s Home State The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised the alarm over the integrity of candidate lists published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, accusing the electoral body of replacing its authentic nominees with unknown […]
Presidency Explains Tinubu’s Three-Week European Break Ahead of Grueling 2027 Campaign Season The Presidency has shed light on the reasons behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s departure on a three-week vacation to Europe, describing the trip as a necessary break to allow him to rest and recharge following months of intense national administration. The clarification came […]
DSS Pauses Cyberbullying Trial Against Sowore to Allow Smooth Presidential Campaign The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken steps to temporarily halt its cyberbullying and cybercrime prosecution against the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, until after the 2027 general elections. The directive was issued following a consultative meeting between […]
32-Year-Old Nigerian Extradited from Ghana Jailed for Eight Years in US Prison A United States Federal District Court in Maryland has sentenced a 32-year-old Nigerian national, Olusegun Adejorin, to eight years behind bars for his role in a corporate email compromise scam that stripped two charitable organizations of over $7.5 million. Adejorin was handed a […]
Niger Junta Crushes Armed Mutiny, Retakes Key Airbase with Russian Drone and Troop Support The Nigerien military government has regained full control of its capital, Niamey, after loyalist troops—backed by Russian paramilitary forces—crushed a major mutiny and recaptured the country’s main military airbase. The violent uprising erupted in the dead of night when hundreds of […]
Petrol Prices Creep Toward ₦1,500 Per Litre Despite Fall in Global Crude Oil Costs Motorists and commuters across the country face renewed financial pressure as retail pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) climb toward ₦1,500 per litre, defying the recent downward trend in international crude oil prices. Market surveys across major commercial hubs show […]
ADC Rejects Need for Coalition to Defeat Tinubu as Obi-Kwankwaso Camp Shuts Door on Mergers Prospects of a unified mega-opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election suffered fresh setbacks as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) declared that it does not require an alliance to unseat President Bola Tinubu, while the support base backing Peter […]
Interior Minister Tackles Atiku, Sets Record Straight on Nigeria’s Land Borders The Federal Government has pushed back against claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding the status of the country’s international boundaries, clarifying that Nigeria’s land borders are active and cannot be reopened. The response from Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo—whose ministry oversees […]
Niger Presidential Guards Crush Mutiny as Rogue Soldiers Launch Midnight Attack in Niamey Heavy gunfire and explosions rocked Niamey as mutinous soldiers attempted to storm the presidential palace and seize strategic military installations across the capital. The assault began in the early hours when rogue elements from within the armed forces launched coordinated strikes targeting […]
TCN Declares Force Majeure as Severe Storm Topples Three Power Towers on Nigeria-Niger Line The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared force majeure on the 132kV Birnin Kebbi–Niamey transmission corridor after extreme weather triggered the collapse of three key electricity towers, cutting off bulk power supply to the Niger Republic capital. The disruption began […]
Oyo Deepens Military Intelligence Ties to Crush Kidnapping and Cyber Networks The Oyo State Government has announced plans to expand its intelligence-gathering networks and reinforce collaboration with national defence institutions to counter evolving threats such as kidnapping, banditry, and cybercrime. The commitment was highlighted during an official reception in Ibadan for the Commandant, faculty, and […]
Gov Sani Reveals Kaduna Pays ₦6.7bn Monthly for Old Debts, Shuts Door on New Loans Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that his administration pays ₦6.7 billion every month to service heavy debts inherited from previous governments, maintaining that he has not taken any new loans since assuming office. Speaking during a television interview […]
Atiku Fires Back at Age Critics, Defends 2027 Presidential Ambition and Opposition Coalition Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed growing concerns over his age, insisting that he remains fit, energized, and capable of providing strong leadership if elected president in the 2027 general elections. Addressing questions […]
Police Raid Anambra Kidnap Den, Nab 25-Year-Old Gang Member and Seize Three Guns Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have dealt another blow to violent criminal syndicates following the arrest of a 25-year-old kidnapping and armed robbery suspect, Emmanuel Mark, alongside the recovery of three firearms. The arrest was executed during an intelligence-driven operation […]