Brazilian football legend and former Ballon d'Or winner, Ronaldinho, is reportedly set to come out of retirement at the age of 46 to join Italian third-tier club Ravenna in a move that has generated excitement across the football world. According to reports by Italian sports daily Gazzetta dello Sport, the former World Cup winner was …
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has charged newly trained soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake to take decisive action against terrorists and other criminal elements threatening the country's security. The directive was given on Saturday during the Passing Out Parade held at the Depot Nigerian Army in Zaria, according to a …
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ambassador Oluwadare Bejide, suffered a setback on Saturday as he lost his polling unit to the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and incumbent governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election. Early results from Polling Unit 4, Ward 2, in Ilawe-Ekiti, …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, extending his stay in office until February 2027. The approval comes as Adeniyi’s first tenure extension was due to expire on August 1, 2026. The Presidency said the latest extension is intended to …
From highways and gas pipelines to student loans, digital skills and agricultural reforms, a look at how the Renewed Hope Agenda is attempting to transform governance into measurable outcomes. As Nigerians commemorate Democracy Day, a fundamental question dominates conversations across homes, markets, campuses and workplaces: Are government reforms making a difference in the lives of …
The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) has mobilised more than $1 billion in funding for sustainable development projects across Africa, with organisers now projecting an additional $500 million in investment commitments at its upcoming 2026 edition. The announcement was made in Abuja by the Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, Olapeju Ibekwe, during a …
The Vice Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has called for immediate and coordinated action to confront rising insecurity in Katsina State and across Nigeria, warning that the country’s safety crisis can no longer be treated with delay or political hesitation. He made the remarks on Wednesday in Katsina during a …
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Tems is set to share the stage with some of the world's biggest music stars, including Stevie Wonder and John Legend, at the official opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. The landmark event, scheduled for June 18, will mark the unveiling of a centre designed to preserve the legacy …
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has described Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as “bad,” expressing disappointment over the country’s second consecutive absence from football’s biggest stage. Nigeria were ruled out of the tournament after losing their World Cup playoff clash against DR Congo, ending hopes of securing a place at …
The Federal Government’s latest Treasury Bills (T-Bills) auction witnessed overwhelming investor interest, attracting subscriptions worth N1.86 trillion against an initial offer of N1 trillion, signaling growing confidence in Nigeria’s economic reforms and macroeconomic stability. The auction, conducted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on behalf of the Federal Government, was oversubscribed by approximately N860 …
