Falconets Secure 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Tickets Despite 2-1 Loss in Malawi
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland after edging Malawi’s Young Scorchers 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 2-1 defeat…
FG Approves 150 as Minimum Cut-Off Mark for Universities, Sets 100 for Polytechnics in 2026 Admission Session
The Federal Government has approved 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities for the 2026 academic session, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, announced on…
Futa Community Mourns as 23-year-old 100-level Student Found Dead Near North Gate
The Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, was thrown into mourning over the weekend following the discovery of the lifeless body of a 23-year-old 100-level student identified as Favour Olaniyi.…
Soludo Orders Sustained Crackdown on Fake Pastors in Anambra, Says Several Suspects Already Confessing
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has vowed a sustained crackdown on what he described as “fake pastors” who exploit vulnerable residents under the guise of religious ministry, revealing that several…
Arsenal Move Within Two Wins of Ending 22-year Title Wait After Controversial West Ham Victory
Arsenal edged closer to their first Premier League title in 22 years on Sunday with a 1-0 win at West Ham United, secured after a late VAR review ruled out…
SGF Clarifies President Tinubu’s Official Title, Cautions Media and Public Against Misrepresentation
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has corrected the official appellation of President Bola Tinubu following recurring errors by some organisations and media outlets, warning…
Osimhen Brace Seals Galatasaray’s Fourth Straight Turkish Super Lig Crown as Antalyaspor Fall 4-2
Galatasaray secured a fourth consecutive Turkish Super Lig title on Saturday after a dramatic 4-2 home win over Antalyaspor, with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen scoring twice in the second half…
Yoruba Leaders, Tinubu Celebrate Pa Fasoranti as Afenifere Leader Clocks 100
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as he marks his 100th birthday on May 11, describing him as a towering figure of integrity,…
NIGERIA’S POLITICS OF CONFORMISM
By Sani Umar Since the return of the country to a multi-party democratic system in 1999, after years of military rule, elections have been held and won by candidates of…
Clashes Break Out at NDC Convention in Abuja as Obi and Kwankwaso Supporters Fight, Five Injured
Violence broke out at the national convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Abuja on Saturday when supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso clashed, leaving at least five…
