The Super Eagles will not feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, the United States, and Mexico after losing to the Democratic Republic of Congo on penalties in a fiercely contested African play-off final on Sunday. The match in Rabat, Morocco, ended 1-1 after normal and extra time, but the Leopards prevailed 4-3 […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to play in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The clarification dispels concerns among Nigerian fans following reports suggesting that Ndidi would miss the crucial fixture due to the accumulation of yellow cards. […]
A former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki (SAN), has been elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Turaki emerged winner at the party’s national convention held at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Oyo State, where delegates from 17 states cast their votes to elect new national officers. Announcing […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that the recent stability of the Naira is driven by increasing foreign exchange (FX) inflows, tighter market controls, and a return to orthodox monetary policy. Dr. Victor Eboh, the Director of Monetary Policy at the CBN, made these comments during a Business, Economy and Financial Training for […]
Preparations are in full swing for the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), scheduled for Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15th and 16th, 2025. This is despite conflicting court judgements concerning the event. Last week, an Oyo State High Court instructed the party and its acting National Chairman, Mr. Umar Damagum, to proceed […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has addressed his recent confrontation with a naval officer over a disputed plot of land said to be linked to a former Chief of Naval Staff. Speaking to journalists on Thursday ahead of a meeting of the FCT Executive Council, Mr. Wike criticised what he […]
Nigeria strengthened their push for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday as striker Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to seal a 4–1 victory over Gabon and send the Super Eagles into the play-off final. Akor Adams opened the scoring in the 78th minute, giving Nigeria a late lead. However, […]
Mr. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has clarified the events surrounding the minister’s confrontation with some soldiers in Abuja. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, Olayinka said the altercation stemmed from a land dispute in the Gaduwa district, […]
The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Mr. William Troost-Ekong, has confirmed that the national team boycotted training on Tuesday to protest unpaid allowances and bonuses. The players refused to train ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier play-off, citing delays in the payment of entitlements by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In a post […]
Nigeria’s allocation to social protection, amounting to barely 0.14 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), remains far below the global average of 1.5 per cent and the Sub-Saharan African average of 1.1 per cent, and has had virtually no effect on poverty reduction, the World Bank has said. In its new report, The […]
