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Bulgaria’s president resigns ahead of snap elections
Bulgaria’s president announced Monday that he was resigning before snap elections in the coming months, deepening political turmoil that has gripped the EU and NATO member. The Balkan country, which introduced the euro on January 1, was plunged into fresh political turmoil after a series of widespread anti-corruption protests swept a conservative-led government from office […]
Nigeria climbs 12 places to 26th in latest FIFA ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have surged to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, recording a remarkable 12-place jump. The Nigerian national team climbed from 38th after an impressive outing at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, where they finished third overall. The Super Eagles are now the third-best team in […]
AFCON: ‘Unacceptable’ – FIFA President Infantino reacts to Senegal, Morocco clash
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has reacted to the chaos that broke out during the 2025 AFCON final match on Sunday. Tensions broke out at the stadium in Rabat as Senegal won 1-0 against Morocco. The decisive moment came when the match referee, Jean-Jacques Ndala, controversially gave a penalty to the Atlas Lions due to a […]
Nigerian Police Inspector Accidentally Shoots Two Colleagues In Rivers
A police inspector attached to a multinational logistics firm in Onne, Rivers State, has been detained after allegedly mishandling his firearm and shooting two fellow officers on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. while the officers were travelling from Life Camp to their quarters. The shooter, identified as Inspector Victor […]
Lagos announces 18-week traffic diversion on Lagos–Badagry expressway
The Lagos State Government has announced an 18-week traffic diversion plan on the Lagos–Badagry Expressway to facilitate rehabilitation works on the Mazamaza Bridge. The diversion, according to the state, is aimed at preventing traffic gridlock and ensuring minimal disruption to motorists during the replacement of expansion joints and other critical bridge components to improve safety […]
Shettima arrives Switzerland for World Economic Forum
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. The forum, which brings together global political and business leaders, will hold from January 19 to 23, 2026. Shettima arrived from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Tinubu at the […]
No Plan to Toll Third Mainland Bridge- FG
The Federal Government has no plan to toll the rehabilitated Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has said. Umahi spoke on Sunday while answering journalists’ questions after inaugurating the N40 billion Closed Circuit Television Camera Centre on the Third Mainland Bridge. “We will not engage in construction on this […]
Osun Government to Train Youths in Network System Installation
By Sola Isola Osun State Government has revealed that it has received a partnership request to train one hundred youths in the state in Network System Installation. The Special Adviser to Governor Adeleke on Sustainable Development Goals, Hon. Bamikole Omisore made this known on his official X handle on Sunday. Omisore noted that the training […]
Adeleke vs Oyetola: When Osun Local Government Became a Weapon
By. Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq. It is a conclusive public knowledge that Governor Ademola Adeleke is the governor to beat in the coming Osun State governorship election. There is no serious political calculation, no honest street reading, and no credible polling logic that proves otherwise. This is not by struggle or tension. It is by the […]
FULL LIST: AFCON 2025 Semi-Final Fixtures, Date, Time, Venue
The semi-final fixtures for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco have been confirmed following the conclusion of the quarter-final matches on Saturday. The host country, Morocco, with Egypt, Nigeria, and Senegal emerging as the semi-finalists after a fierce quarter-final battle, which ended late Saturday. Morocco will take on Nigeria, while […]