Tinubu mourns former Super Eagles coach Onigbinde
president Bola Tinubu sympathises with the family and associates of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde. Chief Onigbinde passed away on Monday at the age of 88. The President extended his condolences to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the National Sports Commission (NSC), professional colleagues […]
Our unity remains unshakable, Tinubu declares
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday assured Nigerians across the country that the nation will never allow agents of instability to undermine its peace, unity, and sovereignty. He gave the assurance while hosting religious and traditional leaders for an interfaith breaking of the fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, acknowledging their critical roles in […]
Africa between giants: U.S.– China rivalry
By Toyin Falola The 2026 Africa Forum at the University of Miami focused on the significant roles of China and the United States in Africa, which Professor Edmund Abaka, the capable organizer, described as “a new Cold War.” The conference drew knowledgeable and distinguished scholars who presented insightful papers on this subject. I […]
War on Iran: Time to rethink Nigeria and Africa’s oil dependency
By Olamide Martins The continued bombardment of Iran by the United States of America to Israel’s advantage may have again uncovered the dominance of the world’s energy system and the fragility of the least developed and oil-dependent economies. The war in the Middle East is already forcing an increase of about 10 percent on […]
Tinubu promises full support for successful world PR Forum
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has expressed excitement that President Bola Tinubu has assured maximum support to ensure the successful hosting of the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF). The NIPR President, Dr Ike Neliaku, stated this during a webinar organised by NIPR to mark the International Women’s Day 2026 on Saturday […]
Explosion rocks Belgian synagogue
Authorities in Belgium have on Monday condemned an early-morning explosion outside a synagogue in the city of Liège as a serious act of anti-Semitism. The blast occurred shortly before 4 a.m., on Monday outside the synagogue in Liège. No injuries were reported, though windows of buildings opposite the synagogue were damaged. Police closed the […]
Woman docked for allegedly biting off man’s finger
A 37-year-old woman, Mariam Yusuf, was on Monday, docked in an Ota Magistrates ‘ Court in Ogun State, for allegedly biting off a man’ s finger. Yusuf, whose address was not provided, is charged with assault. She pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecuting Counsel, ASP E.O. Adaraloye, told the court that […]
Women’s Day: Protect, enact inclusive policies, CAPPA appeals to govt
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government and state authorities to adopt stronger protections and more inclusive policies for Nigerian women as the world marks the 2026 edition of International Women’s Day (IWD). In a statement to mark the celebration of the day, the organisation said […]
Tinubu rejoices with Ndoma-Egba at 70
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), on his 70th birthday on Sunday, March 8, 2026. President Tinubu described Ndoma-Egba as a patriot and statesman who distinguished himself in the legal profession and the National Assembly. He represented Cross River Central Senatorial District in the Senate for three consecutive terms from 2003 […]
Resolution of the OPL 245 dispute is to reposition Nigeria’s economy, Says Fagbemi
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has said that resolving the longstanding dispute over OPL 245 will reposition the economy and strengthen the country’s fiscal muscle. He praised what he called President Bola Tinubu’s visionary leadership, which enabled the breakthrough. Fagbemi who spoke after the signing of the […]
