Ignore noisy election losers – Ayekooto urges Senate ahead of emergency sitting
Ahead of Tuesday’s emergency plenary in the Senate, APC chieftain and internet personality, Ayekooto Akindele, has called on lawmakers to remain firm while considering amendments to the controversial sections of the Electoral Act. He stressed that the upper legislative chamber should focus on national interest rather than public pressure from critics. Ayekooto specifically urged senators […]
Nigeria must not be ‘Giant of Africa’ that disgraces continent – Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigeria to live up to its status as the “Giant of Africa” by setting a good example, rather than embarrassing the continent. He made this call while reacting to the Senate’s rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results, describing the decision as a step backward […]
Nigerian stock market begins week bullish as investors gain N1.4trn
The Nigerian stock market started the new trading week on a positive note, with investors recording gains worth about N1.4 trillion. Strong buying interest in major stocks pushed market indicators higher, showing renewed confidence among local investors. Data from the Nigerian Exchange showed that the market capitalisation rose sharply as share prices of key companies […]
US, UK slam Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sentencing
The United States and the United Kingdom have strongly criticised the sentencing of Hong Kong pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai, calling it unjust and politically driven. Lai, the founder of the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Hong Kong High Court, the toughest punishment yet under the National Security […]
EPL: I love his character – Paul Scholes hands Man Utd signing to make
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has urged the club to move for a new signing, praising the player’s attitude and personality. Scholes said what impressed him most was the footballer’s character, describing it as the kind of mentality United need as they rebuild for the future. Speaking on recent EPL discussions, the former midfielder explained […]
Scotland: Fernandez scoops Rangers’ Player of the Month award
Rangers star Fernandez has been named the club’s Player of the Month following a series of impressive performances in the Scottish league. The award recognises his consistency, hard work, and key contributions to the team during the period under review. Fernandez played an important role in Rangers’ recent matches, delivering strong displays that helped the […]
ADC: There won’t be zoning in presidential primaries — El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will not adopt zoning or any form of consensus arrangement in its presidential primaries ahead of the next general elections. According to him, the party wants a level playing field where all interested aspirants can freely contest. Speaking during an interview on […]
Troops neutralise over 30 terrorists, repatriate 700 refugees in one week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that Nigerian troops neutralised more than 30 terrorists during military operations carried out across different parts of the country within one week. The operations, according to the military, were part of ongoing efforts to improve security and protect communities affected by insurgency and banditry. In addition to the security […]
Electronic transmission: Nigerians won’t be intimidated by Senate – CSO
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have said Nigerians will not be intimidated by the Senate over the push for electronic transmission of election results. The groups insisted that citizens remain determined to demand transparent elections, despite resistance from lawmakers against making electronic result transmission mandatory. The CSOs noted that electronic transmission from polling units is widely […]
AFCON: What Osimhen told me before Super Eagles’ penalty shootout against Morocco – Chelle
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has explained why Victor Osimhen did not take part in Nigeria’s penalty shootout defeat to Morocco in the AFCON semifinal. Nigeria lost 4–2 on penalties after extra time, and fans questioned why the star striker was substituted late in the match before the shootout. Osimhen was replaced near the […]