The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially released its schedule for internal elections, setting the stage for the renewal of its leadership hierarchy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Iranian national football team has issued a firm rebuke to United States President Donald Trump, declaring that “no one can exclude” them from the 2026 World Cup after Trump suggested their participation would be inappropriate “for their own life and safety.” The war of words, playing out on social media platforms, has thrust the month’s premier sporting event into the centre of an escalating geopolitical crisis following recent American and Israeli military strikes on Iranian territory.
President Bola Tinubu arrived in London on Tuesday for a state visit hosted by King Charles III, marking the first formal state engagement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in nearly four decades as both nations seek to deepen economic, security, and diplomatic cooperation amid shifting global alliances.
Seven accidents and a rate of 7.86 per million sectors place the continent at the bottom of global safety rankings, even as turboprop operations and investigation gaps persist.
Nigeria’s electricity supply has taken another hit as power generation from the national grid dropped sharply, worsening the country’s persistent energy crisis and leaving several communities without electricity.
The Federal Government has approved a policy allowing specialised medical colleges in Nigeria to award Doctor of Philosophy degrees, a move aimed at strengthening medical research and advanced academic training.
Sustained bargain hunting in heavyweight stocks drove the Nigerian Exchange Limited market capitalisation up by N923 billion last week, extending the rally that has defined domestic equity trading in recent weeks and further strengthening investor confidence in Nigerian equities.
