The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the African Nations League, a new annual competition designed to showcase the continent’s top senior national teams and players. CAF said the tournament will provide a consistent, world-class platform for African national teams, offering players greater exposure and more opportunities to display their talent on a continental stage. Announcing the initiative on its official X handle on Monday, CAF stated that […]

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified nationwide enforcement to remove dangerous drivers and curb life-threatening practices on major highways as Nigerians embark on end-of-year travels. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this on Monday during a strategic monitoring of vehicular movement in Kaduna as part of the ongoing Zero Tolerance special operation for the festive season. Mohammed said the corps had deployed a large number of officers and […]

The Senate has confirmed 67 nominees as career and non-career ambassadors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, approving a list that features former governors, ex-ministers, political figures and seasoned diplomats. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC, Niger North), after weeks of screening of nominees forwarded by the Presidency. Presenting the report on the […]

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has declared that he is the only traditional ruler with the authority to confer chieftaincy titles bearing the name “Yorubaland.” The monarch made the declaration on Sunday at the Aganju Forecourt of the Oyo Palace during the installation of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari, as Obaloyin of Yorubaland, and Seyi Tinubu as Okanlomo of Yorubaland. Oba Owoade explained that […]