Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has received global recognition after being ranked fourth in the 2025 Women’s Yachine Trophy, awarded by France Football to the best goalkeeper in the world. The Brighton shot-stopper capped a stellar year by leading Nigeria to their record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown, where she also emerged as the…
The West African States of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), stating that they no longer recognise its jurisdiction.The three military-led countries accused the court of arbitrarily prosecuting war crimes and serving as an “instrument of neo-colonialist repression.” They emphasized their commitment to upholding human rights…
Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in partnership with Proganics Limited in Lagos weekend unveild plans to reduce to the bearest mimimum emissions from organic and food waste, thereby boosting recycling activities as well supporting the goals of the state’s climate action. Announcing the plans at a one-day stakeholders’ forum with the theme “Feedingthe Future:…
The Police Command in Anambra has taken custody of a 38-year-old man, who allegedly faked his own abduction, from personnel of the 302 Artillery Regiment of the Nigerian Army, Onitsha.The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday in Awka.Ikenga said preliminary investigation revealed that on Aug.15, the…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Sokoto State has blasted former Governor Aminu Tambuwal, describing him as “politically retired.” The State Chairman of the party, Sadiq Achida, launched the attack while addressing journalists on Monday in Sokoto. Achida said that Tambuwal had no independent political base, claiming that he rose to power through the influence…
A coalition of opposition groups have advised former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, to work together or be prepared to hand President Bola Tinubu a second term on a platter of gold.Coalition of civil society groups including the Save Democracy Mega Alliance, SDMA, and the Civil Societies…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the final list of 17 candidates for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12, 2026. Mr Sam Olumekun, the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, IVEC, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Tuesday in…
The Benue State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of police officers and civilians in a series of violent attacks by suspected armed herders and local militias across parts of the state over the weekend.In a statement issued by its State Publicity Secretary, Tim Nyor, the party said it “deeply…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, joined dignitaries across the Diplomatic Corps, Government, Corporate Nigeria, and Industries to celebrate the People’s Republic of China’s 76th anniversary at a colourful celebration held in the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Monday, September 22. In…
President Bola Tinubu has called for a comprehensive reform of the global financial architecture governing Africa’s mineral wealth, urging the continent to take greater control of its resources and value chains. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the call at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development…
