CAF Excludes Nigerian Referees from 2025 AFCON List, Sparks Reactions
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has once again excluded Nigerian referees from the list of officials selected for the preparatory course ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
National Assembly Approves $2.347 Billion External Borrowing Plan
The National Assembly has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to implement a new external borrowing plan worth $2.347 billion, as captured in the 2025 Appropriation Act.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Invites Akpabio to Commission Kogi Development Projects
Tensions between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) and Senate President Godswill Akpabio appear to have thawed, following an invitation extended by Akpoti-Uduaghan to Akpabio to attend a major project commissioning in her senatorial district.
APC Secures Two-Third Majority in House of Representatives
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday secured a two-third majority in the House of Representatives following the defection of six opposition lawmakers.
Amid Arrest Rumours, NDDC Managing Director Meets Stakeholders in Port Harcourt
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, on Thursday, met with agricultural stakeholders in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, amid widespread social media claims alleging his arrest.
Profiles of 16 Nigerian Military Officers Detained Over Alleged Coup Plot Released
Abuja — As investigations deepen into the alleged foiled coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, details have emerged about 16 top military officers currently being detained in connection with the attempt.
Supreme Court Erred by Remitting Case After Kanu’s Acquittal – Lawyer
A constitutional lawyer, Barrister Njoku Jude Njoku, has faulted the Supreme Court’s decision to remit the terrorism case of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, back to the Federal High Court despite his earlier acquittal by the Court of Appeal.
$1.2m Stadium Fund: Pinnick Denies Misappropriation Allegations on FIFA Project
Abuja — Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has dismissed allegations of financial misconduct surrounding the $1.2 million FIFA Goal Project in Kebbi State, describing the controversy as a “misunderstanding” fueled by misinformation.
Tinubu Approves 15% Import Duty on Petrol, Diesel
President Bola Tinubu has approved the introduction of a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel imports into Nigeria — a move aimed at safeguarding local refineries and stabilising the downstream petroleum market.
Police Appoints First Director of Force Medical Services
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Nkechi Eze, as the first Director of the newly established Directorate of Force Medical Services.
