FG seeks fresh $500m World Bank loan
The Federal Government is seeking a fresh $500m loan from the World Bank to establish an infrastructure financing platform, with the proposed approval scheduled for 25 May, 2027, just four days before the inauguration of Nigeria’s next president. The proposed borrowing comes as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, raising questions about […]
ADC crisis: Mark bloc holds grip on states
Despite a Federal High Court judgement nullifying the leadership of the African Democratic Congress led by former Senate President David Mark, the faction has retained control of the party’s structures in several states, with its supporters insisting that the ruling will not stand. Checks across the states showed that while the Mark-led faction remained firmly […]
NDC candidate faults Lagos debate fact-checkers over N1.77tn IGR claim
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Lagos State, Funso Doherty, has challenged the fact-checkers at Sunday’s Lagos Governorship Debate for accusing him of giving out false information. He also demanded an apology over what he described as an incorrect assessment of his claim about the state’s internally generated revenue. Doherty, in a […]
Trump admits mass deportation policy too tough
United States President Donald Trump said that his mass deportation of undocumented immigrants was “too tough,” according to an excerpt of an interview with CBS aired on Sunday. He stated that the policy ultimately “hurt” him and also blamed Republicans’ midterm losses in part on “bad messaging.” Asked about his deportation policy, Trump told CBS’ […]
Five conditions for skipping Australian visa English test
Australia has outlined five conditions under which applicants for the Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) can meet the English language requirement without taking a new English proficiency test. In a post obtained from MSN, a Microsoft online news platform on Monday, the Department of Home Affairs said applicants may qualify for the exemption based on […]
Man stabs neighbour to death over roasted meat
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Ibrahim Augustine, for allegedly stabbing his 21-year-old neighbour, Haggai Markus, to death during a disagreement over roasted meat in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroji, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. Nguroji said the incident […]
Access Holdings posts N474bn Q3 profit
Access Holdings Plc has posted a strong nine-month result for 2026, recording N474bn profit after tax. This was disclosed in a statement by the lender on Thursday. According to the statement, profit before tax increased by 8.3 per cent to N667.4bn, from N616.2bn in 2025, while profit after tax rose by 5.9 per cent to […]
BREAKING: Ronaldo retires from international football
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after 23 years with the national team. The 41-year-old forward announced the decision in an emotional message shared on his Instagram account on Thursday, saying he was handing over Portugal’s number seven shirt after a career he described as life-changing. “The day has […]
BREAKING: Court sacks Mark-led ADC NWC, nullifies Atiku’s candidacy
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress led by former Senate President David Mark, and invalidated all decisions taken by the party under its leadership, including the emergence of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Justice Peter Lifu, in […]
Police seek mother of abandoned Abuja newborn
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has appealed to residents of Bwari Area Council to help locate the mother of a baby boy who was allegedly abandoned in the area. The baby, who was found in a badly injured condition, was reportedly wrapped in a nylon bag and had bruises on one of his hands. […]
