Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, yesterday hosted prominent political figures in Kano, fuelling fresh speculation over a possible opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among those at the Sallah visit to Kwankwaso’s Miller Road residence were the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party,…
With petrol prices nearing N1,500 per litre amid Middle East tensions, labour unions, economists, manufacturers, and civil society groups have called for urgent government palliatives to ease the economic burden on families and businesses. They are demanding fuel subsidies, naira-denominated crude for the Dangote Refinery and public refineries, strategic petroleum reserves, expanded public transport, renewable…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has strongly condemned the assault of women and girls during theAlue-Do Festival in Ozoro, Delta State, describing the incidents as horrific and unacceptable.In a statement issued on Sunday, March 22, 2026, she reacted to viral videos showing women beingchased, stripped, and sexually assaulted during the festival held in Isoko North…
The Government of Ghana has commended Nigerian authorities, particularly the Department of StateServices (DSS), for rescuing 44 Ghanaian nationals from a human trafficking and fraudulent recruitmentnetwork operating in Nigeria.The commendation was conveyed in a statement issued by Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs onSaturday, March 21, 2026, following the successful rescue and repatriation of the victims….
Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-0 to win the 2026 Carabao Cup, with Nico O’Reilly scoring bothgoals in the final at Wembley Stadium.The match was played on Sunday, March 22, 2026, as City secured their ninth League Cup title,reaffirming their dominance in domestic cup competitions. After a relatively quiet first half, the game came alive in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerableNigerians, stating that insecurity will not be allowed to overshadow ongoing social intervention efforts.The president made this known in a State House press release issued on March 20, 2026, where heemphasised that despite security challenges, the government remains focused on delivering relief andeconomic support…
The Senegalese government has called for an “independent international investigation” into allegedcorruption within the Confederation of African Football following the controversial decision to strip thecountry of its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. The demand was made on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, a day after CAF’s Appeals Board ruled thatSenegal had forfeited the 2025 AFCON…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has omitted key players, including Victor Osimhen and StanleyNwabali, from Nigeria’s squad for upcoming international friendlies.The decision was confirmed on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, when the Nigeria Football Federationreleased a 23-man list for matches against Iran and Jordan. According to the federation, Chelle retained a core of experienced players…
The world football governing body, FIFA, has rejected a petition filed by the Nigeria Football Federationchallenging the eligibility of players used by the Democratic Republic of Congo national football teamduring their 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash with Nigeria. The decision was confirmed on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, following months of review by FIFA’sDisciplinary Committee…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intendto contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or beforeMarch 31, 2026. The directive was conveyed in an official circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to theGovernment of the Federation and signed by George…
