Transfer: Barcelona take final decision on Marcus Rashford as Sergio Ramos seeks Real Madrid return
Barcelona have reportedly made up their minds to sign Marcus Rashford permanently from Manchester United after being impressed by his loan spell at the club. The England forward has delivered strong performances in attack, convincing the Catalan giants that he fits perfectly into their long-term plans. According to Spanish outlet Sport, Barcelona have agreed internally […]
Nigerian stock market hits N110tn as investors gain N1.1tn
Nigeria’s stock market closed the week on a high note as total market value crossed the ₦110 trillion mark, delivering strong gains to investors. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Friday showed that investors made about ₦1.1 trillion in one day, reflecting renewed confidence in equities. Market capitalisation rose by 1.01 percent, moving […]
Naira closes week at N1,366.19 per dollar as Nigeria’s external reserves hit $46.91bn
The Nigerian naira closed the week at ₦1,366.19 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This came as Nigeria’s external reserves rose to $46.91 billion, reflecting improved foreign currency inflows into the country. CBN figures showed that the naira weakened slightly on Friday, slipping […]
Electoral Act: Nigeria not ready for real-time electronic transmission – INEC ex-National Commissioner
A former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr Mustapha Lecky, has said Nigeria lacks the technical capacity needed for real-time electronic transmission of election results. He made the statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, as discussions continue over the Senate’s recent decision on electoral reforms. Dr […]
NEDC laments death of journalists in Bauchi road accident, pledges support for victims
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has expressed deep sadness over the death of journalists involved in a fatal road accident along the Bauchi–Alkaleri road on Friday, February 6, 2026. The Commission extended its condolences to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Chapter, the Bauchi State Government, and the families of those affected […]
EPL: Sutton predicts Liverpool vs Man City, Man Utd against Tottenham, others
Former Chelsea striker and football analyst Chris Sutton has shared his predictions for this weekend’s English Premier League matches. The fixtures include several big clashes that could shape the title race and the battle for European places as Matchday action continues across England. One of the standout games on Saturday is the clash between Manchester […]
EPL: 3 matches we could see shock results this weekend
The Premier League weekend is already off to an exciting start after Leeds United claimed a 3–1 home win over Nottingham Forest on Friday night. As Matchday 25 continues, attention will be on the blockbuster clash between Liverpool and Manchester City on Sunday at Anfield. Still, beyond that headline fixture, several other games could deliver […]
Electoral Act: Senate’s decision sparks outrage, as experts compare action to major national disaster
The Senate’s passage of the amended Electoral Act, which removed mandatory real-time transmission of election results, has triggered strong reactions from political analysts and opposition figures. Critics argue that the decision could weaken transparency and reduce public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process, especially ahead of the 2027 general elections. Public affairs analyst Mahdi Shehu described […]