Cristiano Ronaldo is set to face disciplinary proceedings after leaving the Portugal national team’s training camp following his failure to feature in one of its matches. According to a statement from the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), the national team captain has also been handed a non-automatic preventive suspension from the team until a disciplinary decision is reached. […]
The federal government has directed all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to procure vehicles exclusively from licensed local assemblers or their authorised retailers under the “Nigeria First” policy, warning that violations will attract sanctions. Oluwemimo Osanipin, director-general of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), announced the directive in Abuja on Friday during a […]
The Nigeria Democratic Congress has fixed October 20 for the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections, with its national chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, insisting that the party remains united behind its presidential ticket. Cleopas disclosed this on Saturday at a press briefing in Abuja, saying the inauguration would take […]
The 20 prospective corps members released by suspected kidnappers on Wednesday have reportedly been offered postings to any of the six South-West states. A parent, who spoke to newsmen in confidence on Friday, said the survivors were allowed to choose the states where they would continue their national service. “They have been given the opportunity […]
US President Donald Trump says Russia has agreed to ‘immediately supply’ over 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the US. The president announced the development in a post on Truth Social on Friday, after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump added that the agreement also provides for the delivery of three million tonnes of diesel to the US. “I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, […]
Taiwo Oyedele, minister of finance, says Nigeria does not yet have sufficient crude oil to meet the Dangote refinery’s full requirement of 700,000 barrels per day. Oyedele spoke on Friday when he appeared on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme. “But we are still not at the point where we can give Dangote 700,000 barrels. So […]
Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his recent verbal attacks on President Bola Tinubu and his administration. In a statement on Friday, the minister accused Atiku, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), of suffering from “agitated depression” and needed urgent medical attention. In recent […]
The Nigerian Army has graduated a special forces battalion following six months of intensive training, in a bid to strengthen its capacity to combat terrorism, insurgency and other security threats. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, reports that Waidi Shaibu, chief of army staff (COAS), announced the development on Friday at the graduation ceremony held at […]
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old driver, Ayoade Idowu, after a Vehicle Inspection Office official, Sesan Adediji, was allegedly crushed to death while attempting to stop his vehicle for a routine check in Akure, the state capital. The incident occurred at about 9.30am on Friday along Hospital Road, opposite Mega Primary School, […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the temporary closure of the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State, for 25 days to allow for runway rehabilitation and extension. The closure is scheduled to commence on October 20, 2026, ahead of the peak Christmas travel season. Keyamo disclosed this in […]