Manchester City will renew their fierce rivalry with Real Madrid in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League following Friday’s draw held in Nyon, Switzerland. The clash marks their sixth knockout meeting since the 2019/2020 season, underlining a growing European rivalry between the English and Spanish giants. City edged the 15-time European champions 2-1…
..Seeks Tinubu’s intervention Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, on Friday raised concern over the growing activities of bandits in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state, warning that the situation could escalate into a humanitarian crisis if not urgently addressed. Speaking to State House correspondents after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.07 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven largely by increased crude oil production, according to the latest report released on Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The growth rate represents an improvement over the 3.76 per cent recorded in…
Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Opens Applications for Sixth Cohort of Flagship Public Leadership Progrmame The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the sixth cohort of its transformative AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP). This flagship six-month executive education initiative, delivered by the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, is designed…
An Anambra State High Court has sentenced popular native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko, to two years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to multiple charges bordering on aiding and abetting kidnapping and ritual-related offences. Nwangwu was arrested in February 2025 by operatives of the Agunechemba Security outfit alongside two other native doctors…
By Seun Ibiyemi Nigeria’s leading aviation ground handling company, Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO), has reinforced its commitment to operational excellence and service efficiency with the acquisition of ultra-modern Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to enhance aircraft handling operations across its nationwide network. As part of the strategic upgrade, the company has taken delivery of…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has warned newly sworn-in government officials against holding unauthorised late-night meetings or engaging in conduct capable of embarrassing the state government, cautioning that such actions would attract immediate dismissal. Fubara gave the warning on Thursday in Port Harcourt shortly after inaugurating the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr…
By Adeyemi David The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable for the 2027 General Election, bringing forward the dates for the presidential and National Assembly polls in line with the new Electoral Act, 2026. Under the updated schedule issued on Thursday in Abuja, Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold…
By Seun Ibiyemi Tension is mounting between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and airline operators in Nigeria following allegations of price-fixing in the country’s aviation sector. The regulatory standoff began after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) disclosed that it had received complaints alleging coordinated airfare increases among domestic carriers,…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) joined the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in an awareness and sensitisation campaign at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), aimed at exposing young Nigerians to emerging opportunities in the maritime industry. The event, hosted by the Institute of Maritime Studies (IMS), formed part of efforts…
