Omoyele Sowore has reaffirmed his 2027 presidential ambition after Donald Duke questioned whether he was running, with INEC listing Sowore as the AAC candidate.
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Ebola Alert: NCDC Places Nigeria on High Alert as Congo Outbreak Expands!
The NCDC has placed Nigeria on high alert over the expanding Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and strengthened surveillance for travellers from affected countries.
Pezeshkian Tells Trump Iran Will Never ‘Bend at the Knee’ as UN Diplomacy Continues!
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian tells Donald Trump that Tehran will never “bend at the knee” as Washington and Tehran continue military confrontation and diplomatic efforts.
Wike Reveals Strategy He Says Was Used Against Atiku in 2023 as 2027 Contest Takes Shape!
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has explained how the G5 governors’ strategy affected Atiku Abubakar’s support in the South-South during the 2023 election as Nigeria’s 2027 contest takes shape.
WHO Expands Contraceptive Options for Women as New Male Methods Move Closer to Development!
WHO has expanded contraceptive guidance for women and girls while developing a framework for future reversible male contraceptives, widening family planning options.
ASCSN Suspends Unity Colleges Strike Over King’s College Concession, But Resumption Dispute Persists!
ASCSN suspended its strike over the proposed King’s College Lagos concession after the Federal Government agreed to review the arrangement, but a subsequent labour dispute has kept the status of Unity Colleges uncertain.
Oyo Strengthens Family Planning Services with ₦50m Investment, Nearly 4,000 Health Workers!
Oyo State has earmarked ₦50 million for family planning services in 2026 and recruited nearly 4,000 healthcare workers as it strengthens primary healthcare delivery.
Army Urges Defence Journalists to Balance Security Reporting, Highlight Troops’ Sacrifices!
Nigerian Army 81 Division GOC Major General Adebayo Babalola urges defence journalists to ensure balanced security reporting, seek clarification and highlight troops’ sacrifices while maintaining accountability.
PSG Star Achraf Hakimi to Stand Trial for Rape After France’s Top Court Rejects Appeal!
PSG and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France after the Court of Cassation rejected his appeal against a rape-trial referral dating to a 2023 allegation.
Tinubu Welcomes $12m Abuja Entrepreneurship Centre, Targets Stronger MSME Ecosystem!
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the $12 million Abuja Centre for Entrepreneurship, a Korea-funded project designed to support Nigerian entrepreneurs, start-ups and MSMEs.
OK Movement Rejects Merger With NDC, Insists on Independent Structure Ahead of 2027!
The OK Movement has rejected merger or absorption into the NDC, insisting on retaining its independent structures while supporting Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
Bauchi Begins Gratuity Payment to 1,700 Retirees as Long-Standing Arrears Face Clearance!
Bauchi State has begun gratuity payments to 1,700 retirees as the government starts implementing its plan to clear outstanding retirement benefits.
Kasimu Abdulsalam Makes History as Nigeria’s Lone Centre Referee at U-17 World Cup!
Nigerian referee Kasimu Abdulsalam has been selected as the country’s lone centre referee for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, marking a major milestone in his international career.
Mbappé Says He Hopes to Dedicate 2026 Ballon d’Or to Africa if He Wins!
Kylian Mbappé says he hopes to dedicate the 2026 Ballon d’Or to Africa if he wins the award, highlighting his Cameroonian and Algerian roots and support from African fans.
ICC Convicts Former Central African Republic Rebel Commander of Crimes Against Humanity!
The ICC has convicted former Central African Republic rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of four crimes against humanity counts linked to torture and unlawful imprisonment during the 2013 conflict.