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2027: I will end cycle of APC governance failures, build inclusive, prosperous Lagos— PDP guber aspirant 

A leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),  Adelaja Adeoye, has promised to fix the multi-dimensional socio-economic challenges in Lagos State if given the mandate to serve. Adeoye,in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, also said he would end the cycle of APC governance failures in the state. He said Lagosians deserve better read more 2027:…

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ACF says Nigeria in “state of war,” demands urgent security overhaul

As violence spring up in communities around the country, northern leaders warn Nigeria can no longer treat insecurity as routine insisting the nation must now respond with a full-scale, war-time strategy or risk deeper collapse. The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has declared that Nigeria’s escalating insecurity has reached a “state of war,” urging the Federal read more ACF…

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AI integrity at stake as advanced models reshapes cybersecurity

As artificial intelligence systems become more advanced, a new wave of AI models is transforming cybersecurity by offering unprecedented defensive capabilities while also raising concerns about their potential misuse in cyberattacks. Recent developments from leading AI firms, including Anthropic and OpenAI, reveals this growing dual-use dilemma. As AI continues to evolve, the balance between innovation read more AI…

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Akwa Ibom bets on CNG transit hub to drive clean energy shifts in South-South

Akwa Ibom State is staking a claim as Nigeria’s South-South clean energy pacesetter, anchored by a compressed natural gas mass transit terminal now under construction that its governor says will reorder how millions of commuters move across one of the country’s most oil-rich but infrastructure-starved regions. Umo Eno, the governor of the state, made an read more Akwa…

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Stage 2 goes to Daouda Djire at the Tour du Mali

Daouda Djire won the second stage of the 2026 Tour of Mali on Wednesday, a 75-kilometer race between Sikasso and Niema. Following the first stage in Sikasso, won on Tuesday by Mali’s champion Tiemoko Diamoutene, the riders competing in this edition of the 2026 Tour of Mali were back on the road for the second stage. At the end…

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Hakim Ziyech heads to Netherlands for recovery

Hakim Ziyech heads to Netherlands for recovery

Hakim Ziyech has flown to the Netherlands to continue his rehabilitation through a specialized recovery program away from Casablanca. This trip, undertaken with the full approval of the club’s management, aims to optimize his return to competition in a familiar environment that he knows inside out. The WAC medical staff remains in close coordination with Dutch specialists to monitor…

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FIFA World Cup Enters Administrative Phase

FIFA World Cup Enters Administrative Phase

The national teams that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup now know the schedule set by FIFA for submitting their player rosters. The road to the 2026 World Cup is picking up speed, with the first deadline set for May 13. By this date, head coaches must submit their preliminary squads, comprising between 35 and 55 players, marking…

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Victory for Mehdi Nafti at CAS in Tunisia Case

Victory for Mehdi Nafti at CAS in Tunisia Case

The Tunisian Football Federation has been ordered by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to pay 142,000 dinars to former assistant coach Mehdi Nafti. This ruling follows the failure to pay the full severance package stipulated in his contract upon his departure in July 2024, a period marked by significant administrative instability within the federation. Although the sports…

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Somalia enters refereeing history at the 2026 World Cup

Somalia enters refereeing history at the 2026 World Cup

Somali refereeing has reached a historic milestone with the official selection of Omar Abdulkadir Artan for the 2026 World Cup finals. This is an absolute first for the country, which now sees one of its representatives reach the pinnacle of the global football hierarchy. This appointment marks the recognition of exceptional talent on the international stage. This achievement is…

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