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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he remains firmly in control of his political structure in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory, insisting that holding the office of governor is not a prerequisite for political influence. Wike made the declaration on Wednesday while speaking…

UEFA will introduce special “debut patches” for players making their first appearances in the UEFA Champions League during the 2026/27 season. The initiative is part of a new agreement between UEFA and Fanatics, with the small commemorative patches to be placed on the sleeves of players making their Champions League…

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has defended the inclusion of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, in President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign structure despite her ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Wike argued that being investigated by the EFCC does not automatically…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the latest increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, describing the development as “avoidable and unacceptable.” The labour union also questioned why the Federal Government had not done more to ensure that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery receives adequate…

Nigeria has recorded 14 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever, raising the country’s cumulative infections to 1,035, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said. The latest cases were recorded between August 10 and 16, 2026, in Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Benue states, according to the agency’s…

New York City is set to ban students in public schools from using artificial intelligence tools through the eighth grade, amid growing concerns over the impact of the technology on children’s mental health and cognitive development. A source familiar with the matter confirmed the development to AFP on Wednesday, following…

President Bola Tinubu has said the economic reforms introduced by his administration have placed Nigeria on the path to achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030, despite the hardship and economic challenges facing citizens. Tinubu stated this on Tuesday at the second edition of the Asiwaju Scorecard Series and Policy…

A poultry farmer, Emeka Ogbonna, was on Tuesday arraigned before a Dutse Magistrates’ Court in Abuja for allegedly defrauding his uncle of N17 million. Ogbonna, who resides in Niger State, is facing charges of criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and cheating. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The…

A Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Dr Torngee Malu, has called for kidney donors and doctors involved in transplant procedures to be celebrated rather than victimised, urging authorities to properly investigate allegations of illegal organ harvesting before publicly accusing medical practitioners. Malu made the call on Tuesday while appearing on Channels Television’s…

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State, Chief Chinyeaka Ohaa, has urged party members and supporters to remain united, disciplined and focused as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections. Ohaa said commitment to the collective objectives of the NDC would strengthen the party…