Major vote of confidence in UK manufacturing as UK Export Finance guarantees £746 million ($902m) to fund the redevelopment of two of Nigeria’s major trading ports A record-breaking £70 million ($95m) contract for British Steel is the result of at least £236 million of the overall deal being invested into British companies A Memorandum of […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, 19 March 2026 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified misleading reports that misrepresented the recent remarks of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on terrorism in Borno and Yobe States. The clarification is contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, on Thursday […]
FIFA has announced new rules requiring all teams in its women’s tournaments to have a female head coach or assistant coach. The decision was made at a council meeting on Thursday and is being described as a major step for women in football. The rules will apply to all youth and senior tournaments, national team […]
Following the recent mourning of the late former deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrujakpo, the residents of Ofoni community in Sagbama Local Government area of Bayelsa State found themselves in a celebratory mood once again. This time, it was in honor of one of their own, Eric Ogbafedje Okoko, based in the United States of America (USA), […]
The home-going of Chief Philip Ifeanyi Okoroafor, the Patriarch of the Umumadukwe Royal Family of the ancient kingdom of Umulowu Amuzi, in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, who passed on to glory at 91, was nothing short of a carnival. The colorful programme attracted all, including the high and the mighty, political […]
Nigerian troops have recorded a major counter-terrorism breakthrough following the elimination of two top ISWAP commanders and 84 terrorist fighters in a coordinated decoy ambush operation in the Malam Fatori axis of Borno State, PRNigeria can report. This is coming a day after multiple suicide bombing attacks in Maiduguri while some Muslims were breaking their […]
Overland Airways flies on the Akure-Abuja-Akure Route New Lagos-Akure flights consolidate Overland Airways support to the economic development of Ondo State Lagos, Nigeria: March 18, 2026 Overland Airways, Nigeria’s leading and longest serving private domestic airline, announces the resumption of flight services to Akure from Lagos, effective March 23, 2026. Overland Airways will operate the […]
In recent years, the disturbing rise of mob or jungle justice in Nigeria has become a deeply troubling social phenomenon. Across cities, towns, and even rural communities, reports have surfaced of individuals accused of crimes being brutally beaten, lynched, or set ablaze by angry crowds without any form of investigation or legal process. These incidents, […]
.To develop US$496 million Integrated Dairy Livestock production, processing platform in Nigeria Agri‑industrial investment to boost food security, modernise farming, and expand Nigeria’s dairy production capacity Set to create about 2,500 direct and 5,000 indirect jobs nationwide once operational The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK‑based Asset […]
By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 18, 2026 Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has named captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman among 23 players for the team’s friendlies against Iran and Jordan in Turkey. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the matches, initially scheduled for Amman, were moved to Antalya following […]
President Bola Tinubu has expressed appreciation to King Charles III following his reception in Windsor on Wednesday during his ongoing state visit to the United Kingdom. In a message shared on social media, the Nigerian leader thanked the monarch for the warm welcome and reaffirmed the strong relationship between both countries. “Thank you, Your Majesty, […]
A total of 500 youths from the nine states of the Niger Delta region have graduated after a six-week training programme on Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, Autogas Conversion, sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. Speaking during the graduation ceremony at the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the NDDC Managing […]
By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 18, 2026 Abuja, March 18, 2026 The Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) has rejected the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title to Morocco, and says it will appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The News […]
Cairo, Egypt, 18 March 2026: The Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD) has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA), one of its flagship programmes designed to strengthen Africa’s trade finance capacity by enhancing trade-related skills and addressing critical capacity gaps, enabling the continent to compete more effectively in global […]
Mexico City, March 18, 2026 Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has fired back at comments by U.S. President Donald Trump about a possible takeover of Cuba. On Monday, Trump told reporters he thinks he will have the “honour of taking Cuba.” “I do believe I’ll be … having the honour of taking Cuba. That would be […]
By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 18, 2026 The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) has acknowledged the Confederation of African Football, CAF’s Appeal Board ruling following the disputed AFCON 2025 final. In a statement on its official website, the Federation said its appeal was aimed at ensuring proper application of competition rules, not disputing the […]
Presidential candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi has condemned the bomb blasts in Maiduguri, Borno State, noting that the fact that several innocent Nigerians can be killed or injured in such circumstances “highlights a troubling reality.” Mr. Obi, a chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), also said, via a social media post titled […]
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has been honoured with the African Boy Child Development Award in recognition of his leadership in promoting integrity and youth empowerment. The honour was bestowed on him on Friday, March 14, 2026, at the maiden edition of the Africa Culture Fashion Show and […]
By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 18, 2026 Real Madrid on Tuesday defeated Manchester City to reach the quarter-finals, extending City’s Champions League exit streak to three seasons. Captain Bernardo Silva was sent off in the first half for deliberate handball, a decision that proved pivotal in the encounter. Vinícius Júnior converted the resulting penalty in […]
By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 18, 2026 Goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice secured a comfortable victory for Arsenal FC over Bayern Leverkusen, sealing a quarter-final spot. Arsenal advanced 3-1 on aggregate and will face Portugal’s Sporting CP, who staged a remarkable comeback to eliminate Bodo/Glimt. The Gunners entered the tie level after Kai […]
By Victor Okoye Abuja, March 18, 2026 Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Chelsea FC 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, sealing an emphatic 8-2 aggregate win in their Champions League last-16 tie. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened scoring in the sixth minute after a defensive error, putting the visitors in early control of the encounter. Bradley Barcola doubled the lead […]
When those who get carried away by leadership begin to play God, it signals the beginning of a new chapter for the opposition. Whoever chose Benin City as the place to frighten the hell out of Peter Obi must be a dunderhead. The timing was doomed, from the onset. In July 2014, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, […]
The very appalling statement credited to Western Nigerian activist, Sunday Adeyemi threatening Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar campaigning in the southwest is very unfortunate. In a constitutional democracy, the line between free expression and dangerous provocation must never be blurred. Nigeria, with all its complexities, remains bound together by a shared legal and moral framework […]
Nigerian companies including LemFi, Kuda, Moniepoint and Fidelity Bank expand UK operations. Major boost to Northwest economy as Zenith Bank opens new Manchester branch. Twinings Ovaltine opens £24 million Lagos manufacturing facility, as President Tinubu heads to the UK for historic State Visit this week. Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created as […]
Morocco have been named winners of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) changed the result of the final. In an official statement, CAF confirmed that Senegal forfeited the match, which means Morocco were given a 3–0 win. The decision ends what was a tense final between two of […]
