Author: Oloye

As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, global attention is once again fixed on one of football’s most enduring figures, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is poised to make history as one of the oldest players ever to feature at the tournament. Ronaldo, who celebrated his 41st birthday on 5 February 2026, has confirmed that the upcoming competition will mark his sixth and final appearance on football’s grandest stage. The Portugal captain, currently playing club football with Al-Nassr, remains determined to lead his country one last time in pursuit of international glory. His inclusion in the squad…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, members of his cabinet, 32 state governors, and over 8,000 delegates are set to gather in Abuja for the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on Friday and Saturday. The high-profile political event is expected to attract 8,453 delegates from across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, alongside party leaders at national, zonal, state and ward levels. The convention will culminate in the emergence of a new set of party executives, marking a significant moment in the APC’s internal political cycle. Speaking at a world media briefing held at…

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, over his failure to appear for arraignment in a criminal case instituted by the police. The trial judge, Justice U.P. Kekemeke, made the order on Thursday after ruling that the defendant had no valid justification for his absence in court. Turaki, a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs under the administration of Goodluck Jonathan, is being prosecuted by the Inspector-General of Police on a one-count charge of allegedly…

The Northern APC Peace Agenda has said the political reconciliation between Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, and his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, could significantly reshape the political landscape in Zamfara State and the wider North-West region if sustained. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Kaduna, the group described the alliance as a stabilising development ahead of the 2027 general elections. It noted that such cooperation is uncommon in a region often characterised by intense political rivalries. President of the group, Rabiu Ahmad, said Matawalle’s decision to support Lawal reflects political maturity and a broader commitment to unity within the All…

FIFA’s investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has opened formal proceedings against three senior officials of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT) over alleged financial misconduct involving FIFA funds. The officials under investigation include FECOFOOT President Jean Guy Mayolas, General Secretary Wantete Badji, and Finance Director Raoul Kanda. The development was confirmed in a statement published on FIFA’s website on Wednesday. FIFA stated that the proceedings follow a review of information and documentation gathered through a FIFA-initiated process, which indicated potential financial irregularities and inconsistencies in the use of FIFA-allocated funds. “Based on this information, the investigatory chamber has determined…

The Head of Wealth Management at FairMoney Microfinance Bank, Chinwe Iwobi, has outlined five key strategies aimed at helping Nigerian women transition from financial resilience to building sustainable, generational wealth. Iwobi noted that women-led businesses in Nigeria continue to face systemic barriers, particularly in accessing the financial infrastructure required to scale. Despite owning nearly 40 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises, many female entrepreneurs remain constrained by limited access to credit and investment opportunities. She warned that the impact of these challenges extends beyond individual businesses, affecting household stability and even national economic growth. Read related news: Nigeria faces…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has revealed that the number of children and young people out of school worldwide has risen to 273 million, highlighting a growing global education crisis. In its 2026 Global Education Monitoring Report released on Wednesday, UNESCO disclosed that the figure has increased for the seventh consecutive year, signalling a worrying reversal in progress towards universal education. According to the report, one in six school-age children is currently excluded from education, while only two-thirds of students globally complete secondary school. The organisation warned that progress in expanding access to education has slowed significantly…

The Nigeria Christian Civil Chaplain Corps has called for the integration of spiritual intervention with conventional military strategies in addressing Nigeria’s persistent security challenges. The Corps Commanding Officer, Daniel Joe Alimi, made the appeal in a statement issued on Wednesday, stressing that national transformation requires both physical and spiritual efforts. Alimi argued that Nigeria’s path to stability and progress extends beyond political solutions, emphasising the need for moral and spiritual renewal across the country. Read related news:  One million bibles to be shared nationwide to inspire youth, honour Seyi Tinubu at 40 2024 RCCG congress: Activist Alimi criticizes Adeboye over…

The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has called on agencies responsible for traffic regulation to intensify enforcement of road safety measures across Nigeria. Alli made the appeal following a fatal road accident in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, which claimed the lives of two individuals on Tuesday. The lawmaker stressed that stricter compliance and routine vehicle checks are essential to preventing avoidable deaths on Nigerian roads. Reacting to the incident, Alli expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and extended his condolences to the families of the victims. He emphasised that many road accidents could…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State has declared its alignment with former governor Sule Lamido and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, amid the party’s ongoing leadership crisis. The state chapter said its position reflects a commitment to legality and justice, noting that Lamido’s recent support for Wike’s faction is consistent with its own stance. The PDP has been facing deep internal divisions, with rival groups contesting control of its leadership structure. Lamido, in a recent interview with BBC Hausa, explained that resolving the crisis requires stakeholders to recognise the caretaker committee led by Abdulrahman…