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By Oscar Okhifo Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has joked about the demanding routine of pre-match press conferences, telling reporters that the regular media obligations can sometimes feel like “too much.” The Portuguese tactician made the remarks during his pre-match briefing at Ciudad Real Madrid ahead of Tuesday’s La Liga clash with Elche, comparing Spain’s […]

By Lizzy Chirkpi The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has distanced the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the political activities of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, warning that the ruling party has no alliance with his “Rainbow Coalition.” The PGF chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, issued the warning on Tuesday, September 15, […]

By Oscar Okhifo The impact of rising petrol prices was visible across Abuja on Tuesday morning as normally busy roads recorded unusually light traffic, while stranded commuters trekked and struggled to find affordable transportation following a sharp increase in fares. The development came as former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku […]

By John Azu For Ogonna Ikem (not real name), a manager with a large pharmaceutical company along the Karu-Jikwoyi axis of Abuja, the sight of his business invoices and payment records is enough to cause anxiety. On a fateful Monday, business was good, but the 45-year-old was already expecting another visit from officials of the […]

By Lizzy Chirkpi The Edo State Government has stepped up efforts to attract foreign investment into its agricultural sector, opening talks with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on partnerships in agriculture, livestock, trade and investment. The initiative was discussed when a delegation led by the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Ohimai Ehijimetor, paid a courtesy visit […]

By Tracy Moses The Benue Civil Society Groups (BENGONET) has opposed any attempt by the Federal Government to introduce ranching in Benue State without consultation, due process and compliance with existing laws. The group said the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) must come before any new ranching programme, urging the government to prioritise […]

By Lizzy Chirkpi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Mexican drug kingpin, Arturo Carrera Loaiza, while attempting to flee Nigeria through the Lagos airport, following an investigation into a transnational network allegedly behind clandestine methamphetamine laboratories in the country. Loaiza was arrested on August 19, 2026, after NDLEA operatives tracked him […]

By Oscar Okhifo Six supporters of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, have reportedly died in a road crash in Lafia, Nasarawa State, while several others sustained injuries. The victims were said to have been travelling to Awe Local Government Area on Monday, September 14, for a programme when the accident occurred around […]

By Tracy Moses The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has identified stronger institutional capacity, improved electoral technology and deeper stakeholder collaboration as key priorities in its preparations for the 2027 General Election. The Commission also sought technical and institutional support from the African Union (AU) to strengthen the electoral process ahead of the poll. INEC […]

By John Azu A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, permission to serve court documents on President Bola Tinubu by substituted means in a suit challenging Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the order […]