African Democratic Congress chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said he was misled when he previously defended former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi against claims that his administration left debts and other financial obligations. Okonkwo, who served as Obi’s spokesperson during the 2023 presidential campaign, said he could no longer repeat his earlier claims after fresh disclosures by the Anambra State Government. He said the state government had presented records showing eight […]

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian filmmakers Damilola Osikoya of Switch Visual Production and Nora Awolowo of Rixel Studios on their Guinness World Record achievement for the largest attendance at a film screening. The record was set on September 26, 2026, during a screening of Black Market in Lagos. Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, commended the filmmakers for their creativity and […]

UEFA says 18 players have scored hat-tricks in the Nations League, with Finland forward Joel Pohjanpalo the latest after scoring three goals in the 7-0 win over San Marino in September 2026. Cristiano Ronaldo remains the only player to score a hat-trick in the Nations League Finals, achieving the feat against Switzerland in the 2019 semi-final. Erling Haaland and Ferran Torres are the youngest players to score hat-tricks in the […]

The Nigerian Navy has announced the commencement of recruitment for the 2026 Batch 39 Basic Training School, with online applications scheduled to run from October 2 to October 31, 2026. The recruitment is open to eligible Nigerians by birth who have a National Identification Number and meet the required educational, age, physical and medical conditions. O’Level applicants must be aged 18 to 22 by December 31, 2026, with at least […]