The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the Federal Government against proceeding with the planned sale of Nigeria’s public refineries without first conducting a comprehensive and transparent audit of their operations, assets, and liabilities. In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, the party expressed concern over what it described as an attempt to
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on African leaders and citizens to embrace peace, dialogue, and mutual respect as core values for sustainable development and harmony across the continent. The royal father made this call during his address at
Inspired by Abdul-Ganiyy Raji | Written by Akinola Alimot The Yoruba people, one of Nigeria’s major ethnic groups, are deeply rooted in a rich cultural heritage that has evolved over centuries. From their modes of greeting, food preferences, and dress patterns to their rites of passage like marriage and chieftaincy installations, Yoruba culture remains a
The Niger State Government has called on residents of more than 2,000 riverine communities across the state to immediately move to safer locations following renewed flood warnings issued by the Federal Government and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The advisory comes amid heightened concerns over the possibility of severe flooding due to expected heavy rainfall
Spain have secured their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing UEFA Euro 2025 tournament after confidently dispatching host nation Switzerland with a 2–0 victory in a high-stakes quarter-final clash. The encounter, played at a packed stadium in Zurich, saw the Spanish side demonstrate tactical superiority and composure, as they outclassed their Swiss opponents in
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, Ikeja, has announced the interception of 3,500 bags of foreign parboiled rice—equivalent to six trailer loads—alongside other contraband items valued at ₦1.7 billion within the last four weeks. The Acting Controller of the Unit, Deputy Comptroller Hussein Ejibunu, disclosed this during a media briefing
Premier League champions Manchester City have officially opened discussions with Burnley over the possibility of bringing back England U21 goalkeeper James Trafford, who previously rose through the ranks at the Etihad before making a permanent switch to Turf Moor. Trafford, who joined Burnley in the summer of 2023 for a reported fee of around £15
In what appears to be a rare moment of convergence in Nigeria’s foreign exchange landscape, the naira on Friday traded at ₦1,535 to the United States dollar in the parallel market, just ₦1 shy of the ₦1,536/$1 recorded at the official Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). The marginal difference has sparked renewed discussions among
Nigeria’s Super Falcons stormed into the semi finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a stunning 5-0 victory over Zambia at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Friday, sending a clear message to their rivals in the tournament. The nine time champions produced a commanding performance that banished the ghosts of a
A lawyer representing some former domestic staff of ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan has raised alarm over the prolonged trial of her clients, who have been held at the Okaka Custodial Centre in Bayelsa State for over six years without judgment. The legal practitioner, Funmi Adedoyin, expressed frustration at the repeated delays in the case, which
