Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, on Sunday urged aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and those who have left the party to return, calling for unity and a renewed commitment to the national interest. Speaking at the PDP’s 10th Elective National Convention in Abuja, Lamido said the party must reflect on its…
National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, set aside his political differences with Malam Nasir El-Rufai, to attend his mother’s funeral prayer on Sunday. Hajiya Ummah El-Rufai passed away on Thursday night after a prolonged illness, drawing an outpouring of condolences from political leaders, associates, and well-wishers across the country. Among those who attended the Janazah…
Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in front of fans on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at theStade de France ahead of their international friendly against Peru, despite the Confederation of AfricanFootball (CAF) stripping the country of the 2025 title. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) included a 15-minute trophy presentation in the officialmatchday schedule….
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has indicated that Harry Maguire ranks as the fifth-choice centre-back in his current thinking, delivering a significant setback to the Manchester United defender’sprospects of making the 2026 World Cup squad.Tuchel made the assessment in comments reported on Saturday, March 28, 2026, following England’s 1-1 friendly draw with Uruguay at Wembley…
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…
