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The Confederation of African Football has announced its support for Gianni Infantino in his bid to secure a fourth term as president of the FIFA. The decision was reached during a meeting of CAF officials held ahead of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, where member associations unanimously agreed to back Infantino’s re-election when the position becomes vacant again in 2027. Infantino first assumed office in 2016 following the exit of […]

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions has directed its members nationwide to commence an indefinite strike beginning Friday, May 1, 2026. The decision follows the failure of negotiations between union representatives and the Federal Government over the long-standing 2009 Renegotiation Agreement. A crucial meeting held on April 29 ended without a resolution, with […]

The Alaafin of Oyo, Akeem Owoade, has called for innovative and context-specific approaches to addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, stressing that the country’s diverse threats require tailored solutions. Speaking while receiving participants of Executive Intelligence Management Course 19 from the National Institute for Security Studies at his palace in Oyo, the monarch said tackling insecurity demands a deep understanding of local dynamics and a multidimensional national strategy. He noted that Nigeria’s […]

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has nullified the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025, deepening the leadership crisis within the opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a split judgment delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel of the court dismissed an appeal filed by a faction of the party led by Tanimu Turaki, affirming earlier rulings of […]

The Delta State Police Command has taken disciplinary action against one of its officers following the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old suspect during an operation in Effurun. The incident, which occurred on April 26, 2026, involved a suspect identified as Mene Ogidi, who was allegedly attempting to waybill a parcel believed to contain a Beretta pistol loaded with four rounds of ammunition. According to the police, operatives were deployed to […]

Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has withdrawn from the 2027 Lagos State governorship race under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jandor announced his decision on Thursday while addressing supporters and members of the Lagos4Lagos Movement at Liberty House in Ikeja, citing recent developments within the party. His withdrawal follows the endorsement of the state’s Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to him, […]

The Federal Government has approved a N150bn extension of the Bodo-Bonny Road project in Rivers State, signalling a shift towards smart, durable, and economically impactful infrastructure development. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed that the project—structured under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement—has received presidential approval and will be forwarded to the Federal Executive Council for final ratification. Umahi said the extension would be constructed using reinforced concrete technology with a […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, promoting her from her previous role as Minister of State in the same ministry. The appointment follows the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to pursue his governorship ambition in Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency also announced the nomination of Sola Enikanolaiye […]

The Federal Government has approved a N150bn extension of the Bodo-Bonny Road project in Rivers State, as part of a broader push to deliver what it describes as smart, durable, and economically impactful infrastructure. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed that the project, to be executed under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement, has received presidential approval and will be presented to the Federal Executive Council for ratification. According to the […]