At least 32 African countries now spend more on debt servicing than on healthcare, exposing the growing human cost of the continent’s worsening debt crisis, experts said on Wednesday at the opening of the sixth edition of the AFRODAD Media…

The Umuahia Central Bus Terminal built in Umuahia by the Abia State Government has been commissioned by Governor Alex Otti. Otti, who opened the terminal for operation on Wednesday, named the facility after Professor Nnenna Oti, the former INEC Returning Officer…

The Federal Government has commended former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), for his sustained investments in education, healthcare and community development. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate, gave the commendation…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has won the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after defeating former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in the party’s primary election. The returning officer, Tunde Ogbeha, declared Atiku…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced plans to commence the payment of rural allowances to doctors posted to rural communities in the state. He noted that the allowances would be tied to monthly performance and attendance audits.…

ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY FORMER VICE PRESIDENT ATIKU ABUBAKAR ON HIS NOMINATION AS ADC PRESIDENTIAL FLAGBEARER FOR THE 2027 GENERAL ELECTION The Chairman of our great party, Senator David Mark, and members of the National Working Committee of ADC, members of…

A fresh crisis has engulfed the Accord Party following the emergence of parallel candidates ahead of the 2027 Oyo State governorship election, further exposing the deep divisions within the opposition party. The latest controversy comes barely 24 hours after the…

The Chief Imam of Benin, Sheikh AbdulFatai Enabulele, has said that the prevailing economic hardship, insecurity and political crisis in the country amount to a vote of no confidence in the nation’s ruling political class. Enabulele stated this while speaking…

FIFA is facing an official investigation in the United States following allegations that fans were misled and charged inflated prices during ticket sales for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to BBC Sport on Wednesday, the attorneys general of New…

The wife of the Abia State Governor, Priscilla Otti, on Tuesday, handed over 35 newly built three-bedroom bungalows to indigent widows across the 17 local government areas of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the houses were…

The Sokoto State Government has disclosed plans to introduce a law prescribing tougher penalties for informants aiding bandits and other criminal elements in the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu made the disclosure on Wednesday during a Sallah homage to the Sultan…

Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday to win their first European trophy in the club’s history. France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta turned in a rebound early in the second half to…

A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Nature-Iboro Edet, has renovated four classrooms and constructed a wheelchair-accessible ramp at LEA Nomadic Primary School, Apo Dutse, Dutsen-Garki, Abuja, after learning that a physically challenged pupil reportedly stopped attending school because there was no…

Schools across Benue State on Wednesday joined the nationwide commemoration of the 2026 Children’s Day celebration with various activities aimed at promoting children’s welfare, inclusion and development. At the JS Tarka Stadium, Gboko, staff and students of various schools participated in the…

Barcelona have agreed a deal worth more than £69 million with Newcastle United for England forward Anthony Gordon. As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, the two clubs had been in advanced negotiations in recent days and have now reached…