2027: Dele Momodu warns against over-reliance on Peter Obi

African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain and publisher Dele Momodu has urged Nigerians not to place all their expectations for the 2027 presidential election on former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi. Speaking on ARISE News on Tuesday night, May 12, Momodu said the growing focus on Obi and the debate over zoning were diverting attention…

World Cup transport prices slashed after fan backlash

Transport costs for fans travelling to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been reduced following criticism over the original pricing. Train tickets have been cut from $150 (£111) to $98 (£73), while shuttle bus fares have dropped sharply from $80 (£59) to $20 (£15) after supporters raised concerns about affordability. Thomas Concannon, head of…

U-20 WWC Draw: Falconets placed in Pot 2

Nigeria’s Falconets have been drawn in Pot 2 ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup draw scheduled for Friday at the EC1 Cultural Centre in Łódź, Poland. The Falconets are grouped in Pot 2 alongside the United States, Colombia, Mexico, Canada, and New Zealand. Nigeria secured qualification for the expanded 24-team tournament…

“By attacking Obi, Atiku has become our most effective campaigner, says Oshiomhole.”

Former Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole has said divisions within the opposition camp could strengthen the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Oshiomhole claimed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was inadvertently helping the APC by criticising fellow opposition figure Peter Obi. According to…

‘Nigerians will show politicians pepper’ — Makinde says federal might won’t work in 2027 elections

Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed confidence that federal influence will not determine the outcome of the 2027 general elections, saying Nigerians are becoming more politically aware and prepared to decide their future through active participation at the polls. Speaking on Wednesday at an event held at the University of Ibadan International Conference Centre, the Oyo…

Nigeria ranks third globally for students studying abroad

UNESCO has ranked Nigeria as the world’s third-largest source of international students in 2023, accounting for five per cent of global outbound student mobility. The finding was published in UNESCO’s first Higher Education Global Trends Report released on Tuesday, May 12, which analyzed countries with the highest numbers of students studying abroad. The report shows…

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