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Nigerian international Rafiu Durosinmi has reflected on his electric beginning to life with KRC Genk following his summer switch to the Belgian top flight. The 23-year-old attacker has quickly established himself as a focal point for the Smurfs, reviving his career after a forgettable stint in Italy with Pisa. Durosinmi had originally earned a move […]

Nigerian international Tochukwu Nnadi marked his return to competitive action on Sunday as Olympique de Marseille traveled to face Troyes at the Stade de l’Aube. A knee problem picked up just before the recent international break had sparked concerns of an extended layoff, forcing the 23-year-old midfielder to miss out on representing Nigeria. Despite earlier […]

Bayern Munich travel to Norway on Tuesday, October 13, eager to secure back-to-back Champions League victories as they face Viking FK in Stavanger. A second consecutive triumph would solidify the German powerhouses’ pursuit of an automatic top-eight qualification spot in the revamped League Phase, with French-Nigerian winger Michael Olise poised to lead the offensive charge. […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a politically explosive shake-up of its Presidential Campaign Council, bringing heavyweight politicians, influential governors, top government officials and former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo into the machinery of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. The revised list, released on Tuesday, features some unexpected names, including Federal Capital Territory Minister […]

INEC News Website Still Down While the Main Website Remains Accessible? By Staff Reporter | October 13, 2026 Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) needs to explain why its dedicated news website, inecnews.com , is reportedly inaccessible while its main website, inecnigeria.org , remains accessible. The situation raises an important question: why does INEC’s news platform remain […]

In an escalating push to tighten domestic immigration controls, American authorities have publicly disclosed the identities of 24 Nigerian nationals taken into custody on suspicion of various criminal infractions. The public disclosure aligns with the Donald Trump administration’s broader interior enforcement campaign, which has seen Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) execute apprehension operations across several […]

Despite my personal dread of air travel, I never tire of listening to aviators recount their experiences aloft. Hearing them describe the handling of colossal machines sailing tens of thousands of feet overhead—sustained entirely by aerodynamic forces—fills me with childlike fascination. Aviation is generally safe, yet whenever catastrophic failures happen, the devastation is profound unless […]

Regulators have granted Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE permission to prolong its initial public offering, giving prospective buyers an extra fortnight to purchase shares in the mega-facility. The subscription exercise, which kicked off on September 14, 2026, was initially slated to conclude on October 13. Following clearance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), […]

National health sovereignty must not become the currency used to pay for international assistance. Prior to moving billions in funding and exporting indigenous biological specimens across oceans, the administration of President Bola Tinubu must clearly articulate the tangible benefits, inherent liabilities, and ultimate ownership mechanisms embedded within this arrangement. Attempting to revitalize a fragile medical […]

In an unexpected legal shift, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed all eight criminal counts brought against Adeniyi Adeyemi, an individual accused of operating a bogus state department. Justice Mohammed Umar officially halted the proceedings on Monday after government counsel opted to pull the case, laying the groundwork for Adeyemi to be […]

Nigeria’s legal elite gets 68 new members as CJN Kudirat Kekere-Ekun demands integrity, humility and strict adherence to professional ethics. The Nigerian legal profession has welcomed 68 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), but their elevation comes with a stern reminder from the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun: the prestigious silk is a […]

I am afraid of flying, yet I never get tired of hearing pilots talk about it. I have some pilot friends, and whenever they describe what it is like to fly these huge birds, I listen like a child at bedtime. Think about it: a machine weighing many tonnes, cruising more than 30,000 feet above […]