US Pledges to Closely Monitor Nigeria’s January Poll
US officials have pledged to closely monitor Nigeria’s January presidential election, with a senior State Department official identifying the exercise as a potential trigger for violence amid the country’s security challenges. The Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, raised the concern in his prepared testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on…
NDC Attack: Lagos APC Spokesman Cautions Against Hasty Conclusions
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will not jump to conclusions or make needless assumptions over the disruption of a political gathering organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Ikeja. The party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria while responding to…
AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania Restore Parity Against Super Eagles in Uyo
Nigeria are taking on Tanzania in their third Group L fixture of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday. The Super Eagles are seeking a response after suffering a 3–0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in September, having opened their qualifying campaign with a 2–1 victory over…
Tinubu Flags Off Construction of Bakassi Deep Seaport in Cross River
President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the construction of the Bakassi Deep Seaport in Cross River State, describing the project as a strategic national investment expected to expand maritime trade, attract industries and create jobs. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, spoke on Friday at the groundbreaking ceremony in Bakassi, where he said the port…
2027 Elections: NRM Demands Tinubu’s Intervention Over Electoral Violence
The National Rescue Movement has called on President Bola Tinubu to publicly condemn the rising wave of electoral violence in the country. The party also said the President should make it clear that political ambition must not be pursued at the expense of Nigerians’ lives. The National Chairman of the party, Chinedu Obi, who spoke…
Dangote Moves to Secure Major Cocoa Supply Deal in Ghana
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote is in discussions with the Ghanaian government over a proposed arrangement to process 500,000 metric tonnes of cocoa locally, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has said. Forson disclosed this during an interview on PM Express, a current affairs programme on Ghanaian news channel Joy News, on Thursday, saying Dangote…
639bn Gas Debt Puts Nigeria’s Electricity Supply at Risk
Nigeria’s recent electricity crisis may persist unless the Federal Government addresses mounting debts in the power sector, inadequate investment in gas production and weak infrastructure, industry stakeholders have warned. They said the failure to establish a sustainable payment mechanism for gas suppliers was undermining electricity generation, while inadequate transmission infrastructure and poor commercial arrangements had…
Ondo APC Chairman Dismisses Claims of Division Within Party
The Chairman of the Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Babatunde Kolawole, has refuted reports that the party is engulfed in a leadership crisis that has divided it ahead of the 2027 general election. The chairman said there was no basis for division in the party, as members across the state had been…
2027: Bayelsa PDP Pledges Support for Tinubu’s Re-election Bid
The Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State has resolved to concentrate its political machinery on President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027, directing its National Assembly candidates to take full responsibility for their individual campaigns. The decision followed a meeting of the party’s State Working Committee on Friday, amid the unfolding political realignments ahead of…
Pochettino Reveals Why He Accepted Manchester United Job
Mauricio Pochettino has explained why he accepted the opportunity to become Manchester United head coach, describing the chance to manage the Premier League giants as one that was too difficult to turn down. The Argentine was confirmed as Michael Carrick’s successor at Old Trafford on Friday after agreeing to a two-and-a-half-year contract. Pochettino, 54, had…
