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Michael Carrick Named Premier League Manager of the Month for January

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has been named Premier League Manager of the Month for January, following an outstanding start to his tenure at Old Trafford. Carrick, who assumed managerial duties from Ruben Amorim in mid-January, has made an immediate impact, guiding United to a series of impressive results against top-flight opposition. His reign […]

Hundreds protest in Ireland over planned deportation of Nigerian family

The Department of Justice has reiterated that both the International Protection Office (IPO) and the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) operate independently in determining applications for international protection. In a statement, the department emphasised that each case is assessed on its individual merits and in accordance with national and international asylum law. It said applicants […]

INEC Releases Timetable for 2027 General Election, Reaffirms Readiness

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially unveiled the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election, reaffirming its preparedness to deliver credible and transparent polls. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, announced the schedule during a press conference held Friday in Abuja, assuring stakeholders of the Commission’s commitment to conducting elections in strict […]

Horrific video shows how Nigerian student was k!lled in South Africa

A tragic incident has left many Nigerians in shock following the death of 22-year-old Isaac Satlat, a student from Plateau State who was killed in South Africa. Isaac, who was reportedly close to graduating and planning to continue his studies in Canada, was said to have been attacked during a suspected car hijacking outside Pretoria. […]

Court orders investigation of Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo’s academic qualifications

The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved a request to investigate the academic qualifications of Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Justice Binta Nyako granted the permission following an ex-parte application filed by activist Emorioloye Owolemi. The court ruling allows an inquiry into the minister’s Secondary School Certificate reportedly issued by the West African Examinations […]

Trump sets new monthly targets for citizenship revocations

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced new monthly targets aimed at increasing citizenship revocation cases. The move is part of a broader immigration enforcement approach that focuses on reviewing naturalized citizens suspected of obtaining their status through fraud or misrepresentation. According to supporters of the policy, the goal is to strengthen the integrity of […]

El-Rufai Alleges NSA Ribadu Orchestrated Attempted Arrest at Abuja Airport

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, of orchestrating an attempt to detain him at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday, shortly after his return from Cairo, Egypt. El-Rufai made the claims while receiving a solidarity visit from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at his residence on […]

Beijing Military-Political Symposium Highlights Absence of Top PLA Generals Amid CCP Purges

Beijing, Feb. 13, 2026 — This year’s annual military-political meeting in Beijing has attracted attention not for its statements, but for who was missing. Footage released by Chinese state media from the Feb. 5 “Capital Military-Political Symposium” showed only seven lieutenant generals and 13 major generals in attendance, with no full generals present—a stark departure […]