By Ayomide Otitoju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election after a landslide victory in the party’s nationwide direct primary held on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The exercise, conducted across 8,809 wards in all 774 local government areas, produced a decisive win…
Romuald Wadagni has been sworn in as President of Benin, formally taking over from his predecessor and former boss, Patrice Talon, in an inauguration ceremony held on Sunday. Wadagni, a former finance minister and technocrat widely seen as continuing Talon’s economic policies, was elected on April 12 with 94% of the vote in a contest…
Mamelodi Sundowns have been crowned CAF Champions League winners after holding FAR Rabat to a 1–1 draw in the second leg of the final in Morocco on Sunday, sealing a 2–1 aggregate victory. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams delivered decisive performances as Sundowns secured their second continental title, having previously won the competition…
Arsenal have been crowned English Premier League champions, sealing the title with a 2–1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday. Arsenal lifted the trophy after their first match as confirmed champions, following their title-clinching draw against Manchester City earlier in the week, which secured their first league triumph in 22 years. Arsenal…
By Ayomide Otitoju Gas marketers have raised alarm over the scarcity and rising cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, with prices reportedly climbing to as high as ₦1,500 per kilogram in parts of the country. The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers)…
Pope Leo XIV is set to release a major manifesto on artificial intelligence (AI) on Monday, outlining the Catholic Church’s ethical response to the rapid global expansion of the technology. The document, titled “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity), will be presented at the Vatican in a landmark event, with the pope expected to attend in person…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended its previously enforced “no pay, no service” directive against local airlines. The decision follows an internal memo dated May 22, 2026, which had instructed all NCAA directorates to withdraw services from affected operators pending financial clearance from the Directorate of Finance and Accounts. At…
By Ayomide Otitoju Eid al-Adha buyers in Abidjan are grappling with rising sheep prices and limited supply as shortages tighten across Ivory Coast’s key livestock markets ahead of the Muslim festival. Shoppers were seen navigating muddy pens at the Adjame livestock market, bargaining for the best-priced rams amid sharp price increases compared to previous years….
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is playing a key role in Nigeria’s improving economic outlook, following the country’s sovereign credit rating upgrade by S&P Global Ratings. S&P upgraded Nigeria’s long- and short-term foreign and local currency ratings to “B” from “B-”, citing stronger economic growth, improved external balances, rising oil production, and…