NBA presidential poll: Badejo-Okusanya widens lead with 10,554 votes
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, on Saturday evening tightened her grip on the lead in the Nigerian Bar Association presidential election, moving closer to becoming the association’s first elected female president.
Chelsea reach agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Aston Villa to sign attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers in a deal worth £117 million, beating off competition from Arsenal.
Ghana, Nigeria Condemn Anti-Immigrant Attacks In South Africa
Nigeria and Ghana condemn the ongoing anti-immigrant violence in South Africa and want the issue of “Afrophobia” discussed at the next African Union summit, Abuja said on Saturday.
Reps vow robust legislative support for insurance sector
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters, Hon. Ahmadu Usman Jaha, has reaffirms the National Assembly’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s insurance industry through legislation aimed at improving regulation, consumer protection and insurance penetration.
Tinubu unhappy over Africa’s exclusion from UN Security Council — Jimoh Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has said President Bola Tinubu is dissatisfied with Africa’s continued exclusion from the permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.
Who is Slavko Vincic? Meet the referee for the 2026 World Cup final
Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic will take charge of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, becoming the first official from his country to referee the tournament’s showpiece match.
UNICEF hails Tinubu after rescue of 39 Oyo schoolchildren, urges continued investment in children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday lauded the Federal Government’s role in the rescue of 39 schoolchildren and five teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, and urged sustained investment in children’s protection and birth registration programmes.
Senate Rescinds Passage Of Proceeds Of Crime Act Amendment Bill
The Senate has rescinded its earlier passage of the Proceeds of Crime Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to allow for further legislative scrutiny and refinement of the proposed law.
PFIPC: Gbajabiamila Sues Adeyemi For ₦15bn Over Alleged Defamation
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a ₦15 billion defamation suit against Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, over allegations that he demanded a 48 per cent kickback from a ₦27.3 billion take-off grant approved for a federal agency.
Appeal Court Validates INEC Guidelines On 2027 Elections, Dismisses High Court Judgment
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has validated the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the conduct of the 2027 general elections.