The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed circulating reports alleging that FIFA has delivered a verdict on Nigeria’s protest concerning the eligibility of certain players fielded by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The dispute arose following Nigeria’s elimination on penalties by DR Congo’s national team in the final round of the African play-offs…
In a development that mirrors Nigeria’s ongoing push for strategic road infrastructure as a catalyst for national integration and economic growth, the Government of Gabon, in partnership with Porteo BTP Gabon, has officially commenced the development and asphalting of the Alembe–Lopé–Carrefour Leroy Mykouyi Road. The project, which was formally flagged off on Friday, 6 February,…
Arefleet Executive Solutions, through its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Oluwole Adeola Are, has officially announced the 2026 Annual Maolud Nabiyy, inviting members of the general public to participate in the spiritually significant gathering. Quoting the saying of the Prophet (SAW) as narrated by Abu Hurairah (RA):“He who calls others to follow the Right Guidance will…
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today unveiled its latest consumer PC innovations at CES 2026, redefining how people work, create, and live. With sweeping updates across its HP OmniBook, OmniStudio, and Chromebook portfolios, HP is delivering passion-ready experiences designed to help users work smarter, look sharper, and lead better—no matter where life takes them. As work…
The Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA) has announced an ambitious nationwide grassroots development initiative aimed at expanding access to American football across Nigeria. In 2026, NAFA plans to distribute 2,000 American footballs and 5,000 flag football kits to schools and youth programs across the country, reinforcing its long-term goal of supporting 4,000 schools within the…
Land Is Strategy, Not Scenery: What Morocco’s Highways Reveal About Power, Policy, and Nigeria’s Blind SpotSo far, AFCON 2025 in Morocco has delivered thrilling football and excellent organization. Yet, beyond the stadiums, a deeper lesson unfolds—one that speaks less to sport and more to governance, economic planning, and national strategy. According Sola FanawopoChairman, Osun Football…
As Nigeria marks twenty-six years of uninterrupted democratic rule, the year 2025 stands out as a critical moment in the nation’s economic recalibration. Comparing this year to past democratic cycles reveals both structural shifts and policy-driven outcomes that have shaped public conversation, economic indicators, and national expectations. Since 1999, every administration has faced its own…
In modern global governance, few leaders have simultaneously removed both fuel subsidies and foreign-exchange subsidies. When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu implemented this dual reform in 2023, many analysts predicted dire consequences.The immediate aftermath seemed to validate those fears: petrol prices surged from around ₦270 to over ₦700, while the naira weakened sharply in the parallel…
As Nigeria’s national team and a vast media contingent geared up to cover one of Africa’s biggest sporting spectacles — the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco — what promised to be a career-defining assignment soon turned into a frustrating maze of digital setbacks and procedural glitches. For many Nigerian journalists, the road…
Hon. Raphael Oluwagbenga Falegan has delivered the keynote address on Day Two of the 6th Legislative Arm Budget Retreat of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The session commenced with the formal introduction of councillors by the Deputy Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon. Adeyemi Babasola, followed by an opening prayer led by the Chief…
