The plot that led to the assassination of Nigeria’s former Head of State, Major General Murtala Muhammed, on February 13, 1976, can be traced back to the day he assumed office in 1975. According to former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), Muhammed’s refusal to accept a power-sharing arrangement sparked discontent among younger officers, ultimately leading...

The race for the Anambra 2025 governorship election is heating up as the Anambra Coalition for Progressive Change, a group comprising lecturers, traders, activists, and professionals, has thrown its weight behind aviation mogul and APC stalwart, Prof Obiora Okonkwo.   On Wednesday, the coalition made a bold statement by purchasing the N50 million Nomination and Expression of Interest...

The Nigerian Naira recorded a slight appreciation against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, strengthening to ₦1,490 per dollar in the parallel market, up from ₦1,502 per dollar on Tuesday. A similar trend was observed in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), where the currency appreciated to ₦1,499.8 per dollar, compared to ₦1,501 per dollar the previous day. According to data from FMDQ...

Pope Francis is hospitalized with double pneumonia. His condition remains serious, though he is responding to treatment. The Vatican confirmed that the 87-year-old pope’s health has worsened. He is now "more unwell than yesterday" after a prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis. Despite this, he remains alert and spent the day in an armchair, though in more pain than before. Doctors...

For the first time in history, the FIFA Men’s World Cup final will feature an official halftime show, marking a new era of entertainment for the global tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the groundbreaking addition via Instagram, announcing that the 2026 final, scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the...