Morocco Appeals CAF Sanctions After Controversial AFCON Final
Morocco has decided to appeal CAF’s sanctions after a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, which saw fines and match bans imposed on the host nation and player Ismael Saibari....
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FG to Share Electricity Subsidy Burden With States From 2026
The Federal Government has announced plans to share electricity subsidy costs with state and local governments from 2026, ending the long-standing practice of carrying the burden alone. Officials say the move is aimed at transparency and fiscal discipline, as Nigeria grapples with mounting power-sector debt and seeks to stabilise an electricity market strained by unpaid subsidies....
Public Officers Cannot Receive Gifts While in Service, Lawyers Warn
Legal experts and civil society groups have warned that Nigerian public officers are barred from receiving gifts or benefits while in active service, stressing that such acts may amount to corruption under existing laws. The clarification follows claims by a former attorney general that he received large sums as “gifts,” reopening debate over ethics, legality, and accountability in public office....
Arsenal Secures Carabao Cup Final Spot with 1-0 Victory Over Chelsea
Arsenal triumphed 1-0 over Chelsea in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, completing a 4-2 aggregate victory and booking their place in the final....
Onitsha Traders Reopen Market as Army Warns IPOB/ESN Remnants
Commercial activity has resumed at the Onitsha Main Market after years of disruption, as traders returned amid renewed security assurances from the Nigerian Army. The move follows sustained operations against violent groups in the South-East and marks a critical test of confidence in security efforts, economic recovery, and the state’s ability to restore normalcy in one of Nigeria’s largest trading hubs....
No More Vagabonds in PDP’ — Makinde Declares After Party Purge
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that individuals he described as “vagabonds” have been expelled from the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting the party has emerged calmer after years of internal disruption. The remarks follow prolonged leadership battles within the PDP and signal a renewed push by influential governors to reassert control, discipline, and political relevance ahead of 2027....
PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike Blamed for Prolonged Party Rift
Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party is facing renewed internal turmoil as a senior party chieftain publicly accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of fuelling its prolonged leadership crisis. The allegation reopens wounds from the 2022 presidential primary, raising fresh questions about party cohesion, opposition credibility, and whether the PDP can stabilise ahead of the 2027 elections....
Fela Kuti Becomes First African to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has become the first African artist to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, cementing his global legacy decades after his death. The honour recognises not only his musical innovation but also his enduring influence on political expression, cultural identity, and African music’s global standing....
Eighty Kidnapped Worshippers Escape Captivity in Kaduna
Eighty worshippers abducted during a raid in Kaduna State have escaped captivity, authorities said, offering a rare moment of relief in a region long troubled by abductions. The escape shifts attention to survivor safety, gaps in rural security, and the urgent need for sustained protection as communities weigh hope against persistent fear....
Court Remands Nine Terror Suspects Over Yelwata Massacre
A Nigerian court has ordered the remand of nine terror suspects linked to the Yelwata massacre, placing the case firmly within the judicial process after weeks of public outrage. The development shifts attention from the violence itself to accountability, evidence, and whether prosecutions can deliver justice in cases that have scarred communities and tested confidence in security responses....