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Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured citizens that electricity supply across the country will improve in the near future as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to resolve gas supply challenges affecting power generation. In a statement released on Thursday to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, Adelabu said recent government interventions are beginning to address the persistent gas constraints that have limited electricity generation nationwide. He noted that concrete measures […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a new agreement with the United Kingdom to facilitate the return of Nigerian nationals who have failed to secure asylum, as well as convicted offenders. The development was confirmed by the UK Home Office on Thursday, following President Bola Tinubu’s recent official visit to the UK. Under the agreement, individuals whose asylum applications have been rejected and who have exhausted all legal […]

President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have returned to Nigeria following a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom. The presidential aircraft touched down on Friday, where the couple was received by top government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The visit, held from March 18 to 19, 2026, marked the first formal state visit by a Nigerian leader to the UK in 37 years, the last occurring […]

It was a vibrant gathering dedicated to celebrating women, their creativity, resilience, and impact on society as the Committed Soul Women Health Advocacy Africa Initiative (COSWOHI) commemorated International Women’s Day in Oyo State. The event, sponsored by the French Embassy in Nigeria, brought together stakeholders, beneficiaries, and advocates to explore the intersection of art, culture, and innovation. Through a series of art exhibitions, the programme highlighted the strength, contributions, and […]

BREAKING NEWS: CAF Overturns AFCON 2025 Result; Morocco Declared Champions RABAT, MOROCCO — In a stunning reversal that has sent shockwaves through the football world, the CAF Appeal Board has officially voided Senegal’s victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, awarding the title to Morocco via a 3–0 forfeit. The decision, released today, comes after a successful appeal by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) regarding […]

A 74-year-old grandfather’s planned trip to London ended in an arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja after anti-narcotic agents discovered a massive stash of cocaine in his luggage. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted the suspect, identified as Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, during the boarding process for British Airways flight BA082 to Heathrow. Although Emeka claimed he was heading […]

A professor in the Department of Food Technology at the University of Ibadan, Abdulrahman Akinoso, has emerged as chairman of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Akinoso was elected alongside 38 other executive members during the faction’s congress held on Saturday in Ibadan. Among those elected were Abiola Olaonipekun as Secretary, Latifah Latifu as […]

Veteran Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter Toun Soetan, popularly known as Evangelist Shouet, has passed away at the age of 73. The respected evangelist and gospel music minister was widely recognised as the original composer of the popular Christian chorus Darling Jesus, a song that has remained a staple in church worship across Nigeria for many years. Tributes have continued to pour in following news of her passing, with many […]

The Nigerian football community has been plunged into mourning following the death of Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, a monumental figure in African coaching history. The veteran strategist passed away on Monday, March 9, at the age of 88. Widely regarded as the "Dean of Nigerian Coaching," Onigbinde’s departure marks the end of a storied chapter in the nation's sporting history. A Trailblazer for Indigenous Coaching Onigbinde’s name is etched in […]