Politics

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State deserves praise for reminding Nigerians of a fundamental democratic and constitutional principle: no governor, regardless of his position in a regional forum, has the authority to commit an entire region to supporting a presidential candidate. His response to Governor Hope Uzodimma’s statement that South East governors had resolved to work towards the re-election of …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced an upward review of performance bonuses and instant cash prizes for Nigerian athletes competing at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Kehinde Ajayi, director of information and public relations at the NSC, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. Ajayi quoted NSC President, Shehu Dikko, as saying that the new rewards …

Post views: 28 Ohis Asein The Director of Sports, Nigeria Customs Service and board member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Samuel Onikeku, has expressed confidence in the athletics contingent of the Nigerian team ahead of the start of athletics events at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday, July 27. Speaking exclusively to FAKS MEDIA …

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The international context is placing a heavier responsibility on Nigeria. Regional security cooperation has weakened, competition for financing and energy technology has intensified, and humanitarian funding is contracting even as domestic needs increase. Three developments this week show why Nigeria must combine leadership and discipline, strengthening its ability to act without taking on obligations it cannot meet. On July 14, …

Nigerian singer Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has become the first Nigerian artiste to ring the closing bell of the London Stock Exchange. The “Fall in Love” singer revealed this in a post on his verified X account on Friday. According to D’banj, he attended the ceremony as part of activities celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Royal African …

By Victor Osula Abuja The Accountant General of the Federation, Ogunjimi, will appear on Monday New revelations emerged on Friday in the House of Representatives investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), as the Director General of the Federation Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, revealed that although more than ₦1.3 billion had been allocated to the council in …

Team Nigeria’s remarkable start to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games reached even greater heights on Friday as Folashade Oluwafemiayo produced another record-breaking masterpiece, leading a sensational Nigerian double in the women’s heavyweight para powerlifting event at the SEC Armadillo. Just hours after Nigeria celebrated gold and silver in the women’s lightweight category, the nation’s para powerlifting stars returned to center …

Post views: 150 By Wakawaka Sports As the world turns its attention to the United States as the host country of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States Government Exchange Alumni Association Nigeria (USGEAAN), Enugu State Chapter, today organized a community football match for the under-13 teams. The match, played between Nkanu East LGA and Oji River LGA …

By Ayo Kehinde Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mounted a vigorous defense against former President Olusegun Obasanjo over allegations that he bribed the late Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na’Abba, to facilitate an impeachment plot against him, describing the accusation as an attempt to rewrite history for political gain ahead of the 2027 general elections. Senior …