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The presidency says there is no plan to replace the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. This was contained in a statement on Sunday, stressing he was recuperating in his Abuja home after falling ill. It also dismissed rumours that the minister suffered a stroke or had been flown abroad for treatment. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the Minister is receiving medical care in Nigeria. “Yes, he’s indisposed. Wale Edun is about 69 years old. He suddenly fell ill. As we are talking, he is in Nigeria.…

Ghana has become the latest country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The Black Stars were all but confirmed at next year’s tournament before they hosted Comoros on Sunday. Otto Addo’s men came into the match top of Group I, three points clear of Madagascar, with a far superior goal difference. Following a goalless first half first, Ghana scored the only goal after the break through Mohammed Kudus. Kudus got on the end of a Thomas Partey to finish a team move, that confirmed them of a spot at the World Cup. Madagascar finished a runners-up with 19 points,…

Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, is set to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meeting in Washington, DC, United States. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to President Tinubu Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday . According to the statement, the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, is indisposed. Details shortly…

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted after his side defeated the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday. Recall that a late goal from Ruben Neves ensured the Selecao defeated Ireland to maintain their 100 per cent record in Group F of Europe’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ronaldo nearly cost Portugal the win in Lisbon but was bailed out by Neves. The Al Nassr forward celebrated the win on social media after the game. He expressed delight with Portugal for moving a step closer to qualifying for next year’s World Cup. In a…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has declared a two-week warning strike. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna said the warning strike is a window for the government to conclude negotiations with the body. He disclosed this during a press conference at ASUU Headquarters at UniAbuja. Piwuna charged members of the body across Nigeria to withdraw their services effective midnight. He accused the government of insincerity in the negotiations, leading to the implementation of the union’s demands. Details later…

Member of the House of Representatives, Obi Aguocha, has criticised the federal government for what he described as selective justice in the handling of the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The Lawmaker accused the Nigerian government of applying different standards of justice to the Igbo ethnic group compared to other regions of the country. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television News, Aguocha said President Bola Tinubu recently granted clemency to individuals convicted of serious crimes such as drug trafficking and murder, while Kanu, who according to him has committed no offence, continues…

The Lagos State Government has demolished the car showroom belonging to popular social media influencer and automobile dealer, Waris Olayinka Akinwande, popularly known as Ola of Lagos. The facility, identified as OOL Autos, was pulled down on Saturday 11 October, 2025, according to multiple reports. Although the state government has yet to release an official statement explaining the reason behind the demolition, the action is believed to be part of its ongoing enforcement campaign against illegal and unsafe structures across Lagos. Sources and online speculation suggest that the showroom was allegedly constructed beneath a high-tension power line, an area strictly…

Former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mark Jacobs, says the ongoing wave of defections by the party’s governors and lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress, APC, was driven by elite interests, not grassroots support. Jacobs made this statement on Saturday while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television, stressing that their actions would eventually backfire. The PDP chieftain warned that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party state under the APC, as more opposition politicians defect under pressure from the government. “We are running into a one-party state — that is the reality. But I…

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has met with the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, to conduct a comprehensive review of the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway project, with a renewed push for its speedy completion. The strategic meeting, held in Abuja, focused on accelerating work on the Abuja–Jere–Kaduna segment — a vital route serving millions of Nigerians daily for mobility, trade, and social connection. Governor Sani described the highway as more than just a transportation link, calling it a “national artery” essential to the socio-economic integration of northern Nigeria. He noted that the project aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,…

Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi is currently the joint-top leading scorer in the Major League Soccer, MLS. The Argentina forward netted a brace as Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 4-0 in the MLS tie played in the early hours of Sunday. His teammates Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba were also on the score sheet against the visitors. Messi now has 24 goals to his name alongside Los Angeles forward Denis Bouanga in the MLS. Behind Messi and Bouanga isNashville’s Sam Surridge, who has 23 goals. Messi will now hope to lead Inter Miami to victory again when they face Nashville…