By Ayomide Otitoju The National Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Ikenna Enekweizu, has alleged that political opponents are seeking to prevent the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from appearing on the ballot in the 2027 general elections because they fear his electoral strength. Enekweizu made the assertion while reacting to Friday’s ruling by…
Senegal produced a record-breaking performance on Friday, defeating 10-man Iraq 5-0 in their final Group I fixture to boost their hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup last 32 as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams. The emphatic victory saw Senegal become the first African nation to score five goals in a World Cup…
The United States has announced the deployment of military assets and a $150 million humanitarian aid package to support relief efforts in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes that have killed at least 188 people and caused widespread destruction. The back-to-back earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck near Venezuela’s Caribbean coast on Wednesday, bringing…
South Africa says it has processed more than 15,000 Malawian nationals for repatriation ahead of planned anti-immigration marches scheduled for next week, amid growing concerns that the demonstrations could trigger fresh xenophobic violence. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi disclosed on Friday that 15,162 Malawian nationals had so far been processed for deportation and voluntary repatriation, while…
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela has risen to 589, with more than 50,000 people still missing as international rescue teams intensify efforts to locate survivors beneath collapsed buildings. United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Tom Fletcher, disclosed the latest figures on Friday, warning that the number of fatalities is…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, introducing a new legal framework aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity system and accelerating the country’s digital transformation. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement on Friday,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected a Federal High Court ruling setting aside an earlier judgment that compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party, insisting it remains legally recognised and has not been deregistered. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has been recognised by the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) with the Service Ambassadors Award for the Highest Impact on MSMEs Accessing Credit for the First Time, reaffirming its leadership in small and medium-scale enterprise financing. The award honours Deposit Money Banks that have successfully extended credit to previously…
By Ayomide Otitoju The MIP 5 Fellows have commenced their Immersion Week, designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world industry experience through engagements with senior executives and sector leaders. As part of the programme, participants received insights into Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, emerging technologies and the evolving regulatory landscape. The fellows interacted with senior executives, including…
