The United States has withdrawn its Under-17 men's national team from the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar over security concerns linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The decision was communicated to players and officials on Wednesday after the US Soccer Federation consulted its security team and the US State Department. The federation cited a Level 3 travel advisory warning Americans to reconsider travelling to Qatar due to […]

The African Democratic Congress has accused the All Progressives Congress of using cash and gifts to attract public support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, while describing the ruling party’s new manifesto as a repetition of unfulfilled promises made during the 2023 campaign. The ADC Presidential Campaign Council, in separate statements, called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent National Electoral Commission to […]

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has criticised the Adamawa State Government over restrictions on political campaign posters and billboards, warning that such actions could undermine democratic competition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adebayo described the reported directive as a sign of dictatorship, insisting that all political parties should be allowed to publicise their programmes and present their ideas to Nigerians. He spoke on Wednesday […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has cancelled the leave of police officers assigned to election security duties ahead of the 2027 general elections and ordered an intensified crackdown on banditry across the country. Disu announced the directives on Wednesday during the monthly conference with senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja. He also ordered the immediate deployment of additional personnel, mobility and air support to communities affected […]