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South African mining magnate Dr Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed for a second four-year term as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo on Wednesday, March 12. The re-election was attended by FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The 63-year-old, who has led CAF since 2021, had remained reserved about seeking re-election but confirmed his decision in October 2024 following numerous requests from CAF member association presidents and other key football stakeholders across the continent. Motsepe, the owner of South African club Mamelodi Sundowns, expressed his continued commitment to enhancing African…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has set a new trial date for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), for Friday, March 21, 2025. The case file was transferred to Justice James Omotosho, following a reassignment after the recusal of the previous judge, Justice Binta Nyako. Kanu faces a seven-count terrorism charge brought against him by the Federal Government. The trial had previously been delayed after Justice Nyako stepped down from the case on September 24, 2024, citing allegations of bias raised by Kanu and his legal team. Kanu’s lawyers had requested that the case be…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially inaugurated a new Grid Code Review Panel (GCRP) aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of the country’s power sector. The grid code, a vital set of technical rules and procedures, governs the operation, maintenance, and development of Nigeria’s electricity transmission system. NERC stated that the newly formed panel will play an integral role in streamlining and improving the power sector by ensuring that operations align with the sector’s evolving needs. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, March 12, NERC revealed that the panel’s primary responsibility…

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of severe economic consequences for Russia if President Vladimir Putin refuses to sign a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine. Speaking to reporters in the white house, Trump stated that the U.S. has powerful financial measures at its disposal that could cause significant damage to Russia’s economy. “We could do things very bad for Russia. It would be devastating. But I don’t want to do that because I want to see peace,” Trump declared. The threat comes amid mounting pressure for Moscow to accept a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump confirmed that American representatives are…

Brazil’s government has announced new regulations to expand payroll-deductible loans for private-sector workers through the country’s digital work card app. This initiative aims to provide domestic and rural workers with access to lower-cost credit. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that the measure comes at a time when his popularity has sharply declined in opinion polls and is expected to increase loan accessibility. The initiative seeks to extend payroll loans to workers under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) regime. According to the government, the system will launch on March 21 and is designed to reduce excessive debt by…

By Fatimah Idera In a response to the recent expulsion of two British embassy staff from Moscow earlier this week,The British government announced on Wednesday that it has expelled a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse. This was made known in an official statement, the UK Foreign Office said it had summoned Russian Ambassador Andrei Kelin over what it described as an “increasingly aggressive and coordinated campaign of harassment” against British diplomats in Russia. The UK government made it clear that it will not tolerate the intimidation of British embassy staff and their families. “In response, the Foreign Office revoked…

​On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara was denied access to the official quarters of the State House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt. This development occurred as Fubara attempted to present the 2025 budget, following a Supreme Court judgment mandating such action. Governor Fubara arrived at the complex accompanied by top government officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, and his Chief of Staff, Edison Ehie. However, they were met with locked gates, preventing their entry. Addressing journalists at the scene, Fubara expressed his frustration, stating that prior to his arrival,…

The National Association of University Students (NAUS), through the Office of the Director of Campus Intervention, has strongly condemned the recent increase in data plan tariffs by MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria. The student body describes the price hikes as exploitative and detrimental to students, particularly at a time when they are already grappling with rising tuition fees, soaring living costs, and an inflation rate at an all-time high. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 13, by Comrade Ologe John Tobiloba, the Director of Campus Intervention, NAUS decried the timing of the tariff increases, noting that Nigerian students are…

With just months to go before the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State, the political scene is heating up, with significant battles brewing between the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and opposition parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Labour Party (LP). However, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) could be facing a crisis, with no aspirants reportedly stepping forward to contest under its banner. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set the primaries for March 20 to April 10, 2025, ahead of the election. As of now, 12 out of 19 registered parties have…

President Bola Tinubu has made key appointments, appointing Dr. Mohammed Aminu as the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). Dr. Aminu, who holds a Ph.D. in Automobile Technology and a Master’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, brings a wealth of experience to the role. The President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the appointment in a statement released on Tuesday, March 11. With 28 years of professional experience spanning teaching, administration, research, and policy development, Dr. Aminu is well-equipped to lead NABTEB. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Director of…