Don’t Complain, Prepare To Replace Those Failing You, Atiku Tells Youths
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has urged Nigerian youths to move beyond complaining about poor governance and prepare themselves to take over leadership positions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
2026 Budget: Fubara Denies Rift With Assembly
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed reports of a disagreement between the state executive and the Rivers State House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill, describing the reports as unfounded and insisting that his administration is working closely with the lawmakers.
Nigeria Fails Fiscal Transparency Test For 2nd Year — US Report
Nigeria has failed the minimum fiscal transparency requirements for the second conse cutive year, with the U.S Department of State saying the country made no significant progress in improving its financial management and opening up its public finances in 2025.
PSG Beat Aston Villa to Win UEFA Super Cup
Malawi has made it to the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Algeria 3-1 on Wednesday in Rabat.
Iceland Witnesses First Total Solar Eclipse In Nearly 600 Years
The western part of Iceland was plunged into a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, as heavy cloud cover and rain blocked the sight of the sun disappearing behind the moon.
SDP Leadership Crisis: Appeal Court Rules in Gombe’s Favour
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Abubakar Gombe as the party’s National Chairman, thereby bringing an end to the lingering leadership crisis in the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Council: Certification Shouldn’t Determine Public Servants’ Promotion
The National Council on Establishments has ruled that membership of professional bodies and certification should not automatically be a condition for appointment, promotion or career progression in the Nigerian public service.
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Loses 168 Streetlights to Vandals
About 168 solar-powered streetlights installed along the Longbridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have reportedly been stolen by suspected vandals.
Tinubu Okays Fresh Deep Offshore Framework to Unlock $50bn Investment
President Bola Tinubu has approved a landmark reform that replaces project-by-project negotiations with a transparent investment framework designed to unlock up to $50 billion in deep offshore investment and restart Nigeria’s large, capital-intensive offshore developments that have remained stalled for decades.
Trump Says He Switched Planes After Nato Summit Because Of Possible Threat
President Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month due to a possible threat.