The African Union has announced that the African Credit Rating Agency will be officially launched on October 7, 2026, in Port Louis, Mauritius, where the agency is headquartered. The launch marks a major step in Africa’s efforts to strengthen its…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected allegations by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) that it removed the party’s nominated candidates for some State House of Assembly constituencies in Anambra and Benue states and replaced them with unauthorised names.…

A 52-year-old Islamic teacher, who identified himself as Jubril Ibrahim, has been arrested by the Edo State Police Command for allegedly preparing charms for kidnappers. Ibrahim was paraded alongside four suspected kidnappers on Tuesday at the Edo State Police Command…

The Assembly of Health Care Professionals in Katsina State says its members will begin a seven-day warning strike from 8 September over unresolved demands. The assembly announced this in a statement jointly signed on Tuesday in Katsina by the Chairman…

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has admitted that his future with the national team is uncertain following a 10-match suspension imposed by FIFA. Paredes was handed the ban for his role in a confrontation with Spain players after Argentina’s 1-0 defeat…

The Akwa Ibom State Government on Tuesday referred to Senate President Godswill Akpabio as the “Acting President of Nigeria” in a social media post during the official reception of a new Airbus A220-300 aircraft acquired by Ibom Air. The description,…

The National Democratic Congress in Kano State is set to lose some of its prominent members as loyalists of its Kano Central senatorial candidate, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, plan to rejoin the All Progressives Congress. The development emerged on Tuesday night…

Football’s transfer market has entered a new era of extraordinary spending, but one name continues to stand alone at the top. As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, Neymar’s £200 million move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 remains…

The police in Niger State have arrested 12 suspects in connection with various criminal offences. The alleged offences include kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, motorcycle theft, thuggery and possession of illicit substances. The police state command disclosed this in a…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited remitted N7.91tn to the Federation Account between January and July 2026, even as its crude oil and condensate production fell to 1.68 million barrels per day in July. The figures were contained in the…

The Nigeria Police Force and the National Peace Committee led by General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.) have stepped up efforts to contain rising political tension and alleged inciting comments as campaigns for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. The Nigeria Labour…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has asked his friends, supporters, associates and well-wishers to shun gifts and lavish celebrations as he clocks 60, urging them instead to channel whatever resources they would have spent on him to charity and other worthy…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has rejected allegations by the Nigeria Democratic Congress that it removed the party’s nominated candidates from some State House of Assembly constituencies in Anambra and Benue states and replaced them with unauthorised names. INEC said…

Germany has accused Russia of attempting a drone attack on Leipzig airport, a major regional hub. Germany’s Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, alleged on Tuesday that Russia was behind last month’s drone incident at the airport, according to Al Jazeera. He…

No fewer than 180 golfers participated in the just-concluded Leadership Cup of The Lagos Golf Experience, organised by the Lagos State Golf Association in a landmark event that combined golf, leadership, networking and social impact. Held at the golf section…