Yilwatda says defections reflect confidence in Tinubu’s policies, plays down internal rifts and street protests, and defends petrol price ceiling By: Ganiyu Olayinka The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has rejected claims that the party is inducing opposition politicians to defect. He said the APC is “leading” ahead of…
By: Tunji Okunlola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections. Its omission of prominent opposition figures has drawn mixed reactions. Those missing include former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami; Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu; and the…
By: Tunji Okunlola Some universities in the United Kingdom have withdrawn offers of admission made to Nigerian students, as a visa crackdown by the British government affects international applicants. The institutions revoked offers made mostly to Nigerian and Pakistani applicants in the first half of 2026, following tighter Home Office rules on student visas. Withdrawals…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published the names and photographs of 24 Nigerians arrested by immigration authorities in connection with various criminal offences, as the country continues its deportation operations. According to information released by DHS, the individuals were arrested in different parts of the US by Immigration…
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) after disciplinary proceedings were opened over his departure from the national team camp, Portuguese media reported on Saturday. The 41-year-old forward left the squad’s base in Copenhagen before Portugal’s Nations League match against Denmark last week, following a rift with head coach Jorge…
Super Falcons coach Augustine Eguavoen says goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie could play as a centre-back as Nigeria addresses defensive challenges ahead of the 2028 Olympic qualifiers. By: Tunji Okunlola Super Falcons coach Augustine Eguavoen has suggested that goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie could be deployed as a centre-back, citing her technical ability and versatility during training. Eguavoen disclosed…
By: Tunji Okunlola Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced plans to raise electricity supply in the state to over 3,000 megawatts (MW) by March 2027, up from less than 1,000MW at present. The initiative is part of the state government’s efforts to end persistent power outages and build a 24-hour electricity economy to support…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka INEC Releases Final List of Oyo Governorship Candidates for 2027 Elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of Oyo State governorship candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission released the list in a document on Saturday. According to the document, Alli Sharafadeen Abiodun will represent…
The Federal Ministry of Finance has released an AI-generated explainer video on the NNPC retail discount, breaking down how it works and who benefits. This is done through a 90-minute video.
By: Tunji Okunlola The Federal Government has announced 10 measures to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices and protect households, businesses and transport users from further price shocks. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, outlined the measures on Thursday at a press briefing on fuel prices and the subsidy…
