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The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has clarified that recent U.S. visa restrictions affecting Nigerian applicants are not meant to single out Nigerians but are focused on strengthening security protocols, a statement that comes amid broader adjustments to U.S. entry requirements ahead of the new year. The ambassador spoke at a news conference in Abuja during a visit by a U.S. Congressional Delegation, responding to concerns about the impact of the forthco

Gary Neville, former Manchester United defender and current football pundit, has expressed his views on the Premier League title race this season, publicly backing Arsenal as his choice to win the title despite pressure from rivals Manchester City and other contenders. Neville made the remarks on his Sky Sports podcast, reflecting on recent results that have seen Arsenal maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table and City close the gap but not overtake the

Davido and French Montana performed at the opening ceremony of the Africa Cup of Nations at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Morocco, delivering a high-energy musical showcase that set the tone for the tournament’s kickoff. The performance featured choreographed visuals and live renditions of the official AFCON soundtrack, highlighting the fusion of African rhythms with international music elements. The appearance formed part of the event’s flagship spectacle titled “Le Show

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was left out of the matchday squad for the Premier League fixture against Aston Villa. The omission was confirmed when the club released its squad list ahead of the game, with Mainoo not included among the available midfield options. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has explained that midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was left out of United’s squad to face Aston Villa because the 20-year-old picked up a calf injury in training, ruling h

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has addressed the attention surrounding a T-shirt display involving Kobbie Mainoo’s brother, insisting the matter should not be placed on the young midfielder and stressing that his focus remains strictly on performance and team results. Amorim made the comments during his pre-match interview ahead of United’s Premier League fixture against Aston Villa. Speaking on the issue, Amorim emphasized that Mainoo should not be held accountable f

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record of 59 goals in a calendar year during their 2-0 La Liga win against Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu, marking a significant milestone in the French striker’s first full calendar year with the club. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with a header, and Mbappé converted an 86th-minute penalty to secure his 59th goal of 2025, matching the record Ronaldo set in 2013. Real Madrid’s victory kept them close t

The Confederation of African Football has announced that the Africa Cup of Nations will no longer be staged every two years, with the tournament set to move to a four-year cycle after the 2028 edition. The decision was made public by CAF President Patrice Motsepe during an executive committee meeting in Rabat, Morocco, on the eve of the 2025 tournament. The shift, according to CAF, is aimed at reducing congestion in the international football calendar and better aligning the

Peter Obi has raised concerns over alleged alterations to Nigeria’s tax laws, questioning the integrity of the process through which recently enacted legislation was finalized and published. In a statement shared via his verified X handle, the former LP presidential candidate said Nigeria was witnessing what he described as a troubling shift from controversies over budget padding to allegations of laws being altered after legislative approval. He warned that discrepancies bet

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery explained his handling of Jadon Sancho’s playing time as the Manchester United loanee continues to adapt to life at Villa Park. Sancho, who joined Villa on a season-long loan from Manchester United after limited opportunities at his parent club, has yet to establish himself as a regular starter in the Premier League this season. Emery said after Villa’s 1-0 win over Manchester City that his decision to substitute Sancho was based on fitness cons

Peter Obi has paid the NECO examination fees for 148 inmates across correctional centres in Anambra State, following appeals from inmates seeking access to secondary school certification as part of their rehabilitation process. In a statement shared via his verified X handle, the former Anambra State governor explained that representatives of inmates from several correctional facilities in the state had reached out to him, prompting him to formally write to the National Exami

The Peoples Democratic Party has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2026 budget presentation, describing it as disconnected from the economic realities faced by most Nigerians. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Party’s Spokesman, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the opposition party said the proposal, which the president themed “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” does not reflect the hardship citizens have experienced since the administrati

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill, titled “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, underscoring the urgency of converting fiscal plans into tangible outcomes for Nigerians. The presentation at the Senate Chamber brought together members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, fulfilling the president’s constitutional duty to lay before the l

Senate on Friday confirmed the appointments of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan and Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as chief executive officers of Nigeria’s key petroleum regulatory bodies, marking the conclusion of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to fill leadership vacancies at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The approvals came after both nominees were screened by relevant Senate commit

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has revealed that he turned down two opportunities to leave the club in recent seasons and described how his time at Old Trafford has not fully matched his personal ambitions. Fernandes made the comments in a recent interview with Rio Ferdinand Presents, saying that despite frustration at certain points he chose to stay because he believes the club’s long-term objectives still align with his own. He said, “Obviously, when I speak abou

The House of Representatives has approved an increase in campaign spending limits for candidates contesting elective offices in Nigeria, raising the ceiling for presidential election expenses from N5 billion to N10 billion as part of amendments to the Electoral Act 2022. The decision was taken on Thursday during plenary following a clause-by-clause review of proposals to reform the electoral law ahead of the 2027 general elections, with lawmakers saying the adjustments reflec

The Nigerian Senate has approved the appointment of 64 ambassadorial nominees forwarded by President Bola Tinubu, a development that clears the way for the deployment of a new cohort of envoys to represent the country in foreign capitals and international organisations. The confirmed list comprises 34 career diplomats and 30 non‑career appointees, as outlined in the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which conducted detailed screenings before presenting its fi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday evening presided over a national caucus meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, bringing together senior party leaders, ministers, former office holders and lawmakers in a strategic gathering ahead of key electoral and organisational activities. The meeting, which began shortly after 7:30 pm, drew top APC figures including Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Vice President Yemi O

Senator Ireti Kingibe has formally defected from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress, completing the process with her official registration at the ADC national headquarters in Abuja in the presence of party leaders, supporters and political associates. Kingibe, who had announced her intention to leave the Labour Party in July as part of her broader political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, said the timing and manner of her registration were in

Burkina Faso has released all 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel who were detained after their aircraft made a forced landing in the Sahelian country earlier this month, the Federal Government and diplomatic sources confirmed on Wednesday night. The development followed sustained high-level diplomatic engagement led by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, who met with Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, in Ouagadougou on

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received the resignation of Farouk Ahmed as chief executive officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority following a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja amid mounting controversy surrounding the regulator’s leadership. Farouk Ahmed stepped down on Wednesday after being summoned by Tinubu, a development confirmed by the Presidency’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. The resignation came amid public allegations of