FIFA Defends Infantino, Rejects Campaign to Oust President
By Ugo Kevwe | National News FIFA has condemned what it described as a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine the organisation and its president, Gianni Infantino, amid growing criticism from parts of European football. The world football governing body, in a statement issued on Saturday, dismissed what it called “unsubstantiated assertions and demonstrably false […]
TotalEnergies to Boost Nigeria’s Oil Output by 140,000bpd as Tinubu Policies Drive New Investments
By Reborn Jude | National News TotalEnergies Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited is set to contribute an additional 140,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day to Nigeria’s production capacity through two major projects expected to commence operations between 2027 and 2028. The company’s Deputy Managing Director, Deepwater Assets, Victor Bandele, disclosed this during a panel […]
SERAP Urges Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, 16 Others to Publish Assets Ahead of 2027 Election
By Ahmed Yusuf | National News The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged all 19 presidential candidates announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publicly disclose their assets and liabilities ahead of the 2027 presidential election. SERAP also called on the candidates to disclose the legitimate sources of their significant assets, […]
Osun Residents Abandon Party Colours as Election Violence Sparks Fear
National News Desk Fear and uncertainty have gripped parts of Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, with some residents reportedly avoiding clothes, caps and other items displaying political party colours or insignia amid a wave of killings linked to political and cult-related violence. The Nigeria Police Force has recorded at least 30 politically motivated […]
Colombia Recognises Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara, Signals New Strategic Partnership
By Loveth Henry | National News Colombia has announced a major shift in its position on the disputed Western Sahara issue, declaring its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory’s southern provinces. The announcement was made on Friday during a meeting between Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and […]
Osun Election: 18 Allegedly Killed as Tension Rises Six Days to Poll
By Happy Bayo | National News Tension is mounting across Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Accord Party claiming that a combined 18 of their members have been killed during the electioneering period. The allegations have heightened concerns over the safety of voters, political party […]
Insecurity: 65 Schools Shut Across 40 LGAs as Attacks Disrupt Education
By Friday Temitope Eugenia | National News At least 65 primary and secondary schools across 40 local government areas in northern Nigeria have been shut or rendered non-functional following attacks, abductions, displacement and persistent fears over the safety of pupils, students and teachers. The affected schools are located mainly in Sokoto, Benue, Plateau, Borno, Kaduna […]
Tinubu Summons 76 Osun APC Leaders, Demands Unity Ahead of Governorship Poll
By Our Correspondent | National News President Bola Tinubu has summoned about 76 leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid growing concerns over internal divisions within the party ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The emergency meeting, which reportedly held late Monday night, followed an intelligence […]