The United States is facing growing criticism over its expanding third-country deportation programme, with reports alleging that Washington is using visa restrictions, financial incentives and diplomatic pressure to persuade several African countries to accept migrants who are neither their citizens…
Abia State has become home to Nigeria’s first Manufacturing Technology University Innovation Pod (Manu-Tech UniPod), marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive to promote innovation, industrialisation and technology-driven economic growth. The facility was officially inaugurated on Monday at the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has partnered with non-governmental organisation U-Blaze Global Limited to intensify voter registration awareness in Ondo State ahead of the July 26 deadline for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The initiative forms part…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to either resign from office or abandon any plan to seek re-election in 2027, accusing his administration of failing to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and showing insufficient…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman for allegedly attempting to smuggle 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside fake plantain peels through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The suspect, identified as Mrs.…
The Federal Government has advised Nigerians living in South Africa who feel their safety is under threat to take advantage of the remaining government-sponsored evacuation flights, with the final evacuation scheduled for July 10. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador…
Brazilian football icon Neymar has announced the end of his international career following Brazil’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing the curtain down on one of the most celebrated careers in the history of the Seleção. The 34-year-old…
The Federal Government has disbursed ₦39.63 billion in outstanding pension liabilities to 24,814 eligible pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), providing long-awaited relief to thousands of retired public servants. The payments were made through the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate…
Three African nations will be aiming to keep the continent’s World Cup hopes alive on Friday as Egypt, Cape Verde and Ghana battle for places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Morocco currently remains Africa’s…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers in connection with an attack on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) lodge located within the Specialist Hospital, Jimeta, Yola. The suspects are being investigated for alleged criminal conspiracy,…
