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The Director General of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has dismissed recent criticism by former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh concerning Victor Osimhen and other national team players. Oliseh had faulted Osimhen’s behaviour during Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco and also criticised the Super Eagles for celebrating a […]

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a multibillion-dollar package of measures aimed at easing the rising cost of food and other essentials for low-income families, as pressure mounts on his government to tackle affordability concerns. At a news conference on Monday, Carney announced a five-year, 25 percent increase to […]

The All Progressives Congress has dismissed reports suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima may be replaced as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the claims as speculative and baseless. The party said it was not engaged in any succession or ticket-related discussions, noting that […]

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has fixed Tuesday, January 27, to deliver its ruling on an application seeking to stop the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).Justice Emmanuel Subilim adjourned the matter after hearing submissions from counsel representing both parties in the suit. The […]

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that investigations into the alleged misconduct of some military officers uncovered claims of a plot to overthrow the government, with those indicted set to face military trial. In a statement, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said a comprehensive investigation conducted […]

Tensions over Greenland eased on Thursday as President Donald Trump appeared to back down from threats to seize the semi-autonomous Danish territory, following discussions with NATO leader Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The talks produced a “framework of a future deal” on the Arctic island, with […]

Weeks after withdrawing all defamation cases linked to a New Year homily, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has approached the Supreme Court to challenge Court of Appeal rulings arising from the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio is seeking leave to appeal, an extension of time, and recognition of his notice […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has played down speculations that he may defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that he remains firmly rooted in the opposition party despite recent political realignments. Makinde spoke after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, where he was […]

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has turned down a request by the State House of Assembly to set up a judicial panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over alleged misconduct. He said existing court orders prevent him from taking any […]