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Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the late Rev. Dr. William Okoye as a rare spiritual leader whose legacy will endure. Obi made the remarks during a condolence visit to the family of the late Reverend Okoye on Saturday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rev. Okoye, former chaplain of Aso Villa …

The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, stated that it is possible that terrorists operating in Nigeria have agents in the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the country. Bwala, who spoke on The Link Up Podcast, a panel discussion hosted by EchoRoom, acknowledged that cases of infiltration or collaboration by individuals within the security …

By Victor Osula, Abuja Former Vice President of Nigeria and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said the shocking revelation of over ₦210 billion in overlapping and duplicative allocations in the 2026 federal budget, coming in the wake of Nigeria’s dismal performance on nearly 90% of globally recognized prosperity indicators, has exposed the Tinubu administration as one …

“The high voter turnout on June 21 is a sign of the Colombian people’s strong desire to make their voices heard in a dynamic democracy.,” said Miroslav Jenča, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Colombia and head of the UN Verification Mission, which monitored the 2016 Peace Agreement that ended deadly clashes between the Government and the FARC-EP rebel group. …

England ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup season on a high by beating France 6-4 in a spectacular third-place play-off, with Bukayo Saka scoring a sensational hat-trick to inspire Thomas Tuchel’s side to a bronze medal. The result of the match is England’s best World Cup performance in 60 years Played at the Miami Stadium on Saturday evening, the match …

In a warning on Wednesday, the UN human rights office, OHCHRhighlighting how the country’s warring parties are looting gum arabic and changing trade routes so they can use the proceeds to perpetuate the conflict. “Sudan’s abundant natural resource wealth should provide benefits to its people. The sad thing is, what we see today is nothing like thatsaid OHCHR spokesperson Ravina …

MTN Nigeria and Entertainment Company, Ultima Studios, have unveiled the second season of the Next Afrobeats Star Talent Competition and increased the winner’s recording contract prize from N150 million to N225 million. Organizers said while speaking to the media on Saturday in Lagos that the winner will also receive a brand new Mercedes-Benz SUV. The organizers added that the first, …

Corruption and related financial crimes occur in various forms in the Caribbean island nation, according to the UN Secretary-General’s regular quarterly report. These include: Money laundering Financial crime Illegal trade in weapons and ammunition Financing of armed groups Political and business collusion with gangs Non-transparent public contracts in the fields of security, customs, immigration and correctional services Impunity that enables …

Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Ikeje Asogwa Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Ikeje Asogwa, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as transformative governance reforms and people-oriented policies, urging members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain united in support of the party’s vision for Nigeria. The senator made the remarks while attending monthly …

Nigeria has qualified for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, from September 7 to 21. Team Nigeria defeated Benin 3-1 in the ongoing Zone 3 Qualifiers in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Friday, July 17. The Nigerian team secured its place in the continental championship, scheduled for September 7-21, with a hard-fought 3-1 …