Manchester United conceded twice in the first half enroute a debilitating 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth in their English Premier League encounter at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Red Devils have had a poor run of form and results this season, but it was bottom barrel against a Bournemouth side that won every duel in the […]
Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Sunday launched the Iru Ekun Security Network in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, with about 20,000 volunteers reportedly joining the outfit. The launch, held at the popular Mapo Hall, came as Igboho explained his recent visit to Abuja, saying it was aimed at […]
The Federal Government has disbursed the sum of ₦38.93 billion to 166 public tertiary institutions, nationwide, under the Needs Assessment Revitalisation Fund. Details of the disbursement contained in a statement by the Head, Media Unit of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Efe Ovuakporie in Abuja, yesterday, showed that beneficiaries included 79 universities, 46 polytechnics and […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the federal government’s 90-day economic action plan as election bait, adding that its timing raises several questions, with the 2027 presidential election just around the corner. The opposition party’s position was relayed during a news briefing on Friday by Phrank Shaibu, director of strategic communications of the ADC […]
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kaduna State for the official flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign ahead of the 2027 general election. The President is expected to join Vice President Kashim Shettima, APC governors, members of the party’s National Working Committee, National Assembly members and other political stakeholders at the Kaduna […]
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) will unveil its National Campaign Council (NCC) and present its statement of account at its third National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Monday, October 26, in Abuja. The party disclosed this in a notice dated October 23, 2026, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, Esq. The notice […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has suggested that Nigerians who fail to recognise the country’s progress need what she called “Bola Tinubu eyeglasses”. She made the remark on Friday at the inauguration of the Abuja headquarters of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, a grassroots mobilisation group campaigning for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. “So things are […]
Seyi Makinde, presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has asked the south-west to support his “reset agenda” and elect him in the 2027 elections. Speaking at the APM south-west town hall meeting held in Akure, Ondo state capital, the Oyo governor asked people in the geopolitical zone to reject any candidate who campaigns on personal […]
Taiwo Oyedele, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says the subnationals received about 85 percent of Nigeria’s resources, leaving the federal government with 15 percent despite its extensive responsibilities. Oyedele spoke on Wednesday at Chatham House in London during a discussion on Nigeria’s economic outlook, progress on reforms and prospects for inclusive […]
The National Economic Council has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan aimed at reducing the cost of living, improving food affordability and attracting investment across Nigeria. The plan was proposed by the Federal Ministry of Finance and endorsed on Thursday during the council’s 161st meeting, chaired virtually by Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to a […]