Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms, signalling his readiness to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku disclosed this on Thursday in a post on his X handle, describing his presidential bid as part of a broader …
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to go beyond sporting excellence, becoming a global stage where football’s most valuable assets both in skill and earnings collide. The tournament will feature players whose combined annual income crosses the $900 million mark, underscoring how football has evolved into one of the world’s most powerful entertainment industries …
Nigeria recorded the highest level of malnutrition in 2025 among 77 countries where Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) operates, the organisation’s Country Representative for Nigeria, Dr. Ahmed Aldikhari, has revealed. Aldikhari disclosed this in Abuja during the launch of MSF’s 2025 Country Activity Report for Nigeria, which highlighted worsening malnutrition, repeated disease outbreaks and persistent maternal …
Many Nigerians are again counting losses after another online investment platform identified as “XM Future Music Group” reportedly collapsed, leaving subscribers unable to access their funds amid rising concerns over fraudulent digital investment schemes operating across the country. The platform, popularly known as “XM,” allegedly promised investors returns of up to 100 per cent within …
The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming that it approved a 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal civil servants, clarifying that no such directive was issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. The clarification follows widespread media reports suggesting that the allowance had been approved as part …
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has expressed concern about worrying surge in road accidents involving dispatch riders and commercial motorcyclists, saying the trend is becoming a major threat to road safety across the metropolis. The warning came during a strategic road safety and regulatory stakeholders’ engagement organised by LASTMA for courier and dispatch …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in illegal online schemes widely promoted on social media, stating that many of them exhibit signs of Ponzi and other prohibited investment operations. In a public notice issued on Thursday, the Commission said it had observed “the increasing promotion of unregistered online investment …
Petrol imports into Nigeria dropped by 37.3 per cent from 5.9 million litres per day in March to 3.7 million litres per day in April 2026. This comes as local refineries led by Dangote Refinery continued dominance of the domestic market, rising this time to 91.7 percent share of the market. This is according …
Presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has dismissed zoning as the key factor in choosing Nigeria’s next president, insisting that competence and the ability to unite the country should determine leadership ahead of the 2027 election. Hayatu-Deen spoke on Wednesday at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja after submitting his …
Pioneer Airline, owned by the Bayelsa State government, has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), officially authorizing it to begin commercial flight operations. The AOC, presented on May 13, 2026, is a major regulatory milestone that confirms the airline has met all necessary safety and operational standards to …
