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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress following the emergence of Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. In a resignation announcement, Mr Lawal alleged that the party’s presidential primary process was manipulated in…
Popular 21-year-old streamer, Peller, has drawn widespread praise from fans after offering N300,000 to a roadside sex worker to take the night off from work. The incident reportedly occurred while Peller was livestreaming on Twitch on his way to a birthday party. During the live broadcast, the streamer stopped to…
Nigeria and China have renewed their commitment to strengthening youth-focused cooperation, with both countries calling for deeper collaboration in innovation, trade, education, and cultural exchange as part of efforts to advance bilateral relations. Speaking at the China-Nigeria Youth Exchange Seminar in Abuja, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy…
The head of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) election observation mission in Guinea has expressed concern over delays in the opening of some polling stations during the country’s legislative and municipal elections. Dr Louis Blaise Aka-Brou, ECOWAS Resident Representative in Guinea and leader of the regional bloc’s…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has congratulated Daily Times on its 100th anniversary, describing the milestone as a remarkable testament to the newspaper’s resilience, relevance and contribution to Nigeria’s media landscape. In a statement marking the centenary celebration, NUJ FCT Chairman, Grace Ike, urged…
Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of carrying out a deadly strike on a student dormitory in Starobelsk, in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region, killing 21 people and injuring dozens more. In a statement, the Russian Embassy said the attack took place in the early hours of 22 May and targeted…
Russia has imposed a ban on jet fuel exports until the end of 2026, citing the need to stabilise domestic supplies as Ukraine ramps up attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The Russian government announced the temporary restriction saying the measure was aimed at protecting the country’s fuel market amid…
Civil society groups have taken to the streets of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to protest the abduction of dozens of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, as pressure mounts on authorities to secure their release. The demonstration comes amid growing outrage over the kidnapping, which has…
Authorities at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, have expelled 365 students after discovering they secured admission into the institution using forged academic credentials. The affected students, who were enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, were found to have submitted fake National Diploma (ND) results and falsified academic transcripts…
FIFA has announced a new rule for the 2026 World Cup that will prevent players from leaving the field to receive instructions from coaches when a goalkeeper is being treated for an injury. The measure, revealed by FIFA’s refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina, is designed to stop teams from using goalkeeper…
