Meet the strongest ‘Nigerian’ XI that will be at 2026 World Cup
By Adegboyega Adeleye The Super Eagles will not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a painful reality for a nation that has become one of Africa’s most consistent producers…
Senate to consider bill on state police this week – Senate Leader
By Henry Umoru Disturbed by the increasing level of terrorism and banditry in the country, the Senate has declared that it will consider the amendments to the 1999 Constitution to…
Nigerians should rethink as leadership is influence, not office — Bishop Kukah
By Peter Egwuatu Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has challenged Nigerians to rethink their understanding of leadership, arguing that leadership should not be confused with political office or…
Atiku didn’t do much to secure ADC presidential primary — Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar did little to secure the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket…
US judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 fee for skilled visa applications
A US federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing a $100,000 fee on employers filing visa applications for foreign highly-skilled workers. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in…
Bandits abduct Zamfara elders, Police launch rescue operation
By Idris Salisu, Gusau ZAMFARA — At least 39 residents of Magamin Diddi community in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been abducted by bandits during an attempt…
South African anti-migrant protesters march after Ramaphosa warns vigilantes
Dozens of anti-illegal immigration protesters marched through a township outside Johannesburg on Monday, a day after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged action against groups accused of fuelling xenophobic violence.…
Court jails illegal pharmacy operators as PSN raises alarm over fake drug crisis
… Hails landmark judgments By Chioma Obinna The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, on Monday applauded two landmark Federal High Court judgments convicting operators of illegal pharmaceutical facilities, describing the…
Israel military says Iran fired nearly 30 missiles since Sunday
An Israeli military official said Iran fired nearly 30 missiles towards Israel since Sunday night, in the first exchange of fire between the two countries since a truce in April.…
Weapons cannot lead to ‘lasting peace’, says Pope
Pope Leo XIV on Monday called global peace a “true moral imperative” and said weapons could only lead to a “temporary silence” not a “genuine and lasting peace”. “Peace emerges…