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2026 WCQ: How Zimbabwe can beat Super Eagles – Nees

Zimbabwe’s head coach, Michael Nees, has emphasized that his team must play at their highest level to secure a good result against Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Warriors are yet to win a match in Group C after five games, making their upcoming clash against the Super Eagles a crucial one. A […]

Senators Natasha, Sunday Karimi clash over Akpabio’s saga, suspension

Suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Kogi West Senator Sunday Karimi had a heated argument over her removal from the Senate. Karimi, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), supported the decision to suspend Natasha, saying it was necessary. He claimed her actions in the Senate were embarrassing and had damaged Kogi State’s […]

Rivers: Tension as ruptured pipeline leaks petroleum product

A community in Rivers State is facing a serious problem after a pipeline started leaking petroleum products. The incident happened on Sunday in Obianime-Ama, Okrika Local Government Area. According to reports, the pipeline belongs to the Pipeline and Products Marketing Company (PPMC), a part of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Witnesses said the […]

2026 WCQ: We were delayed, lost hours – Zimbabwe coach, Nees ahead of Nigeria clash

Zimbabwe’s head coach, Michael Nees, has shared that his team faced travel issues before their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. The team lost a few hours due to a flight cancellation. The match will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday evening. Zimbabwe arrived in Nigeria on Saturday afternoon after […]

El-Ruafai’s defection, new political alliance elicit more reactions from north

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). His decision has sparked debates, with different reactions from political leaders and analysts. On March 10, 2025, El-Rufai announced that he was leaving APC because the party had abandoned its original values. He accused […]

State of emergency: ‘That’s the law’ – Reps member, Bashiru defends voice vote

Dawodu Bashiru, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has defended the use of a voice vote to approve President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Many Nigerians have opposed both the emergency declaration and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the state’s elected officials. […]

Federal High Court gets Insolvency Unit

The Federal High Court of Nigeria has taken a major step to improve insolvency proceedings by creating a dedicated Insolvency Unit. This new unit aims to modernize how businesses handle financial distress and restructuring. The Chief Judge of the court, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, established the Insolvency Unit to ensure the legal system meets […]

Rivers: Restore Gov Fubara immediately – NBA to Tinubu

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has again called on President Bola Tinubu to return Governor Siminalayi Fubara to his position as the governor of Rivers State. The NBA insists that Fubara’s removal was unconstitutional and should be reversed immediate. Last Tuesday, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State due to ongoing political […]