ABUJA — At least 130 Nigerian citizens in South Africa have asked their government to fly them home after anti-foreigner protests there, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said. They were the first to apply to a new scheme to repatriate citizens launched by Nigeria’s government, Odumegwu-Ojukwu said on Sunday, amid fears that confrontations in South...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ahead of the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia. Picture date: Sunday May 3, 2026. Stefan Rousseau/Pool via REUTERS
In Nigeria’s ever-evolving political landscape, few figures have forced a genuine rethink of campaign strategy quite like Peter Obi. Often described as disciplined, data-driven, and unconventional, Obi has done more than build a personal brand — he has introduced a tactical blueprint that challenges the very foundations of Nigerian political machinery. Obi’s political journey is...
MANCHESTER, England — Kobbie Mainoo capped a whirlwind week with a dramatic late winner as Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 on Sunday, officially securing a return to the Champions League after a two-year absence. The 21-year-old academy graduate, who signed a new five-year contract just three days ago, struck late at Old Trafford to confirm...
Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack, has become the subject of national discussion following his arrest by military authorities after a video he posted on social media. In that video, he spoke with concern about the welfare of soldiers on the frontline, pointing out that many are given poor-quality meals and small food...
Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, becoming the airline industry’s first casualty of the Iran war after failing to secure creditor support for a US government bailout plan. The collapse of the carrier, which once accounted for 5 percent of US flights and helped keep fares competitive, is a blow to President...
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo on Sunday marked World Press Freedom Day by condemning persistent violations of media freedom around the world and paying tribute to journalists killed while reporting from conflict zones. Speaking at the end of his weekly Sunday prayer in a sun-flooded St Peter’s Square, the pontiff said the day highlighted both...
Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has opened up about his decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the “silent pains” and emotional burdens he carries daily while trying to serve in difficult circumstances. In a lengthy statement posted on his X account on Sunday morning, Obi said he woke up...
PARIS — Two women died after a boat carrying about 80 migrants trying to cross to Britain from France capsized near Calais, the local French administration said on Sunday. “We regret to say that we found two people, two women, who had died,” said Christophe Marx, an official for the Pas-de-Calais administration, adding that authorities...
Two prominent Nigerian political figures, Peter Obi and Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso, are expected to formally join the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Sunday in Abuja, in a move that could reshape alliances ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The planned defection, despite earlier denials, was disclosed in an invitation circulated to journalists via the party’s...
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