Zamfara Approves Six Month Paid Maternity Leave
Zamfara State has approved six months of fully paid maternity leave for female civil servants, a decision officials say is aimed at giving new...
Atiku Issues Seven Day Ultimatum to Tinubu on Audit Bill
Atiku Abubakar has issued a seven‑day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu to act on Nigeria’s long‑pending audit bill, intensifying political pressure at a time...
World Cup Sparks Fresh Conversations on Colonial Past and National Identity
Analysts say the 2026 FIFA World Cup is prompting fresh conversations about colonial history, identity and national pride, as teams from former colonies and...
Spain to Meet Belgium in 2026 World Cup Semifinal Amid France–Morocco Aftermath
Spain will face Belgium in a closely watched semifinal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a matchup drawing global attention as teams and fans...
Police Arrest Two Suspects Over NDU Student’s Murder
Police in Nigeria’s Bayelsa state have arrested two suspects after a Niger Delta University student was killed in what authorities described as a suspected...
France urges calm ahead of Morocco quarterfinal
France has urged football supporters to celebrate responsibly ahead of Thursday's FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal against African champions Morocco, as authorities prepare for...
U.S. Releases Names, Photos of 124 Nigerians Facing Deportation
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released the names and photographs of 124 Nigerians it says are facing deportation after being convicted of...
Peter Obi Rejects Anambra Funds Allegations
Former Anambra State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi has again defended his claim that he left office in 2014 with...
Atiku Warns Against Threats to Opposition Figures
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned the Federal Government against any action that could put opposition leaders at risk, saying the state has...
INEC’s 2027 Poll Plans Face Six Legal Hurdles
Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general elections are facing early legal challenges, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) battling at least six cases...
