Kano Gov Mourns Peter Onwubuariri
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed grief over the death of Onwubuariri Peter Chukwuemeka, an Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at the Presidential Villa. Yusuf also commiserated with the deceased’s family, colleagues at the Presidential Villa, the Presidential media team and the Federal Government over the
Wike Predicts Amaechi Will Call for Election Boycott
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, will call on his supporters to boycott the presidential election before voting ends on election day. Wike made the claim on Saturday while speaking at a grand reception held
JAMB Releases 2026 UTME Results for Underage Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results of underage candidates for viewing, while stressing that the scores do not automatically guarantee admission. The examination body said the results can only be considered for admission where candidates meet the stipulated conditions
Man City Move Three Points Clear After Haaland Goal
Manchester City moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over newly promoted Coventry City on Saturday. The result also preserved City’s perfect start to the new Premier League campaign, with Pep Guardiola’s side winning all three of their opening matches.
Champion Breweries Appoints Sampath as New CEO
Champion Breweries Plc has announced the formal assumption of office of Mr. Malolan Sampath as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Sampath’s appointment marks a new phase in the company’s leadership transition, following the earlier decision by the Board of Directors to name him as
UN Adopts Equal Earth Map to Better Represent Africa’s Size
The United Nations UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution supporting the transition from the traditional Mercator projection to the Equal Earth map, a move aimed at correcting longstanding distortions in how Africa and other regions are represented. The resolution received support from 164 countries during a session at the
Ancient Lake Sturgeon May Live for More Than 400 Years
Lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes may live for more than 400 years, far longer than previously believed, according to new research that could reshape efforts to restore the threatened species. The findings suggest some sturgeon swimming in the Great Lakes today could have been alive when French explorer Samuel
Alberta Group Unveils Independence Plan
An Alberta independence group has released a 214-page transition plan outlining how the province could operate as a sovereign country if voters eventually choose to separate from Canada. The Alberta Transition Council released the document Thursday, presenting proposals covering government, social services, transportation, constitutional arrangements and relations with First Nations
Trump Misidentifies Bank of Canada in Latest Criticism of Ottawa
U.S. President Donald Trump has incorrectly described the Bank of Canada as one of several major Canadian banks operating in the United States, using the apparent misunderstanding to reinforce his criticism of Canada’s treatment of American financial institutions. Trump made the remarks Wednesday during an Oval Office event with travel
Clancy Mistrial Deepens Debate Over Mother’s Role in Children’s Deaths
A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in the case of Lindsay Clancy, the mother accused of killing her three children, after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following nearly seven weeks of testimony. The decision came Friday after the jury spent about 40 hours deliberating without reaching an