Manchester United Confirm Michael Carrick as Head coach
Manchester United on Friday, May 22, officially announced the appointment of former midfielder Michael Carrick as the club’s new permanent manager following his impressive interim spell at Old Trafford. Carrick signed a contract until 2028 after guiding the Red Devils back into the UEFA Champions League places and reviving their season after replacing Ruben Amorim […]
Palmer, Maguire Miss Out as Tuchel Names England’s 26-Man Squad for 2026 World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has officially unveiled his 26-man England squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the Three Lions hoping to end decades of hurt and win their first World Cup title since 1966. The squad announcement comes with several shock inclusions and high-profile omissions, as Tuchel begins a new era with a mix of […]
Over 44% of Nigeria’s Electricity Consumers Still Without Meters — NERC
The situation was even worse a year earlier. As of September 30, 2024, 7,182,909 customers 53.85% of the total had no meters across the twelve distribution companies.
Kano Lawmaker Dumps APC for NDC After Losing Return Ticket
A member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Gwale Constituency, Abdulmajid Mai Rigar Fata, has defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress. The lawmaker, who represents Gwale Local Government Area, the home base of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, was formally received on Thursday by former Kano State governor […]
UN Agencies Intensify Ebola Response in DR Congo
United Nations agencies have intensified efforts to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, deploying emergency medical supplies, protective equipment and logistical support to affected communities. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric disclosed this on Thursday, May 21, 2026, while briefing journalists in New York on the worsening Ebola situation in […]
Oyo Kidnap Linked to Displaced JAS Terrorists Says Defence Headquarters
Nigeria’s military has attributed the recent kidnapping incident in Oyo State to members of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), describing them as insurgents pushed out of their previous strongholds by ongoing military operations. In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, the Defence Headquarters clarified that the attackers were […]
APC Confirms 25 Governorship Candidates as Delays Hit Kwara,Bauchi Primaries
Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, has successfully produced governorship candidates in 25 states, although internal disagreements and logistical challenges forced a delay in primaries in Kwara and Bauchi states. The postponement, according to party spokesman Felix Morka, followed consultations aimed at ensuring a credible and orderly process. However, the decision triggered suspicion among […]
2027 Elections: Awori Group Declares Support for Tinubu, Hamzat, Adeola
An Awori socio-political group spanning Lagos and Ogun states has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections. Operating under the banner Awori Nation 4 Tinubu, the group also threw its weight behind key governorship hopefuls from the All Progressives Congress. These include Obafemi Hamzat for Lagos State […]
2027: APC Primaries Most Hotly Contested Ever, Says Party Chairman
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, has described the party’s ongoing primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections as the most competitive the country has ever witnessed. Speaking after a meeting with Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, Yilwatda said the large number of aspirants contesting for limited […]
FG Starts Payment of Outstanding Scholarships to Nigerian Students Abroad
The Federal Government has commenced the release of overdue scholarship allowances owed to Nigerian students studying overseas under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scheme. In a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, officials confirmed that funds for the 2025 outstanding payments have been partially disbursed. The Central Bank of Nigeria has already transferred […]