Key Takeaways Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu has rejected the idea of a single four-year presidential tenure for the Igbo people. Kalu believes the South-East should receive a complete eight-year presidential tenure when power rotates to…
Umahi Responds to Duke on Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway
Minister of Works Dave Umahi has defended the Federal Government’s Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway project after former Cross River State governor Donald Duke reportedly described it as land grabbing. Umahi argued that political considerations were driving…
Ebola Resurgence Raises Concerns Over Africa’s Preparedness
Nigeria’s reported confirmation of an Ebola case has renewed concerns about the ability of the country and other African nations to detect infectious diseases early, fund emergency responses and prevent further transmission across borders. The…
Emir of Katsina Warns Yari Over Unfulfilled Political…
The Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Usman, has warned Abdulaziz Yari, director-general of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, about the consequences of treating people badly and making political promises that leaders know they…
Carragher Slams Bruno Fernandes Over Michael Carrick Criticism
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has strongly criticised Bruno Fernandes for publicly questioning Manchester United manager Michael Carrick following the club's reported 4-1 defeat to Como. Fernandes reportedly raised concerns about United's tactical approach, including…
Maresca Backs Phil Foden to Rediscover His Best…
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has pledged to help Phil Foden rediscover his best form after the midfielder ended a 10-month goal drought with four goals in two matches. Foden returned to the scoresheet during…
FIFA Appoints Normalisation Committee to Manage NFF
FIFA has approved the appointment of a normalisation committee to manage the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) pending fresh elections to its executive committee. The NFF announced the decision in a statement issued…
Eric Chelle Names 31 Home-Based Players for Nigeria’s…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has invited 31 home-based players to the Olympic Eagles squad as Nigeria prepare for their 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying encounter against the Democratic Republic of…
UBA Secures Court Orders in $242m Petroleum Dispute
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has reportedly secured interim preservative orders from a Lagos State High Court in a $242 million petroleum-products dispute involving Swiss-based energy trading company Vitol SA and four shipping companies.…