Yari and the politics of impact
By Isidore Mayaki Those who are imagining that Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari will be consigned to a second order position in Zamfara State politics must be deceiving themselves. In fact,…
Sokoto: Governor Aliyu’s giant step skyward
When history looks back on the transformation of Sokoto State in the mid-2020s, few decisions will loom as large as Governor Ahmad Aliyu’s move to establish Caliphate Air, a wholly…
Spain to face Argentina in 2026 World Cup Final
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will conclude with a blockbuster final as Spain take on defending champions Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. The two football powerhouses…
2027: INEC, NIMC move to eliminate duplicate voter records
By Omeiza Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Wednesday said it will deepen collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission NIMC to eliminate duplicate voter records and strengthen…
England vs France: Date, time for 2026 World Cup third-place playoff
England and France will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff after both sides fell short in the semi-finals. Pre-tournament favourites France saw their hopes of lifting a…
Full List: Countries that have won back-to-back World Cups
Winning the FIFA World Cup is the ultimate achievement in football. Defending that title, however, has proven even more difficult. In the tournament’s nearly century-long history, only two countries have…
Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup final
Lautaro Martinez scored a 92nd minute winner as Lionel Messi inspired World Cup holders Argentina to a stunning comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and set up a final…
‘Having kids with different women one of my biggest mistakes’ — Ubi Franklin
Nigerian talent manager and music executive Ubi Franklin has described having children with different women as one of the biggest mistakes of his life, urging young people to learn from…
Kidnapped Benue cleric dies after regaining freedom, Mrs. Ortom mourns
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Senior Pastor of the Universal Reformed Christian Church (NKST), Andyar Ishan Classis, Saghev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, Rev.…
FAAC: FG States, LGs share N2.6 trn
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦2.551 trillion among the Federal Government, the 36 States and the 774 Local…