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Nigeria’s electoral timetable is set for a major shake-up as the National Assembly proposes that the 2027 presidential and governorship elections be held in November 2026 — six months before the end of the current administration’s tenure. The move, which forms part of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, aims to allow all election litigations to be concluded before the May 29, 2027 swearing-in of new leaders — ending the tradition of pending court cases dragging into a new government’s term. The draft amendment was unveiled on Monday during a public hearing jointly organised by the Senate and House Committees…

Burnley Football Club have confirmed that young centre-back Noah Adekoya has signed his first professional contract with the Clarets, Soccernet.ng reports.  Per the official club website, this extends the stay of the Nigerian descent at Turf Moor until the summer of 2026. Born in Liverpool and of Nigerian origin, Adekoya has been part of Burnley’s youth system since his U12 days where he rose through the ranks and earned a professional deal. Meet Noah Adekoya The 18-year-old defender of Nigerian descent has just signed his first professional deal with Burnley! Here’s what you should know about him (Check the comments)#BurnleyFC…

Prices of cooking gas have surged to an all-time high in Lagos, forcing households and small businesses to cut back as federal authorities order a clampdown on hoarders. Across the city on Monday, a kilogramme of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sold for between N2,500 and N3,000 a sharp rise from the N1,000 recorded in August. The price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder has climbed to over N25,000 in parts of Amuwo Odofin and Surulere, according to spots observed The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, in a statement issued through his spokesperson Louis Ibah, directed regulatory agencies…

In SummaryHarmonized inequality measurement under UNECA and the AfDB now provides deeper visibility into Africa’s equality progress at national and regional levels.Social protection spending, averaging 7–9% of GDP in low-inequality states, has become the core stabilizer of income and consumption patterns.Rural inclusion frameworks, wage regulation, and broad access to healthcare and education have kept Gini levels below 35 in several African economies.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, October 13 – Africa’s most equal economies are quietly proving that income stability is a result of deliberate institutional design. New data compiled from national statistical agencies, the World Bank, and the African Development Bank’s…

The Youth Wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has expressed full support for the reported plan by Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group said the decision was long overdue, accusing the PDP of years of neglect and marginalisation of the South-East, particularly its failure to zone the 2023 presidential ticket to the region. In a statement issued on Monday by its National President, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, the council described the governor’s proposed defection as “good riddance” to the…

Photo Credit: Travis Scott/Instagram Travis Scott really brought the circus to Johannesburg this past weekend and the city showed up for him in full force. The American rapper performed to a sold-out crowd of over 70,000 fans at the iconic FNB Stadium as part of his ongoing Circus Maximus world tour, in support of his hit album Utopia. Fans had been waiting for years for this moment, and not even the grey clouds or chilly weather could stop them from showing up early and ready to rage. By the time the lights dimmed and flames shot into the sky, the…

The European Union’s development cooperation with Nigeria has received a boost with a N320.5 billion (€190 million) credit line allocated to Nigerian commercial banks to broaden their lending to the agricultural sector. The facility, which is being provided by the European Investment Bank, was announced at a meeting of the bank’s senior executives and a delegation from the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning on the sidelines of the recently concluded Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, Belgium. Expressing the EU’s commitment to support Nigeria’s ambitions and initiatives for digital transformation, given its potential to catalyse growth in other sectors…

Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche has issued a spirited warning to South Africa ahead of their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday and his defiant words are music to Nigerian ears, Soccernet.ng reports. South Africa, who sit second in Group C with 15 points, face a tricky final test against Rwanda, already eliminated from the race. But despite having nothing tangible to play for, the Amavubi have vowed to fight for pride, honour, and national identity — and in doing so, could shape the fate of two footballing heavyweights. Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche Copyright: xAdekunlexAjayixIMAGO Group leaders…

In SummaryThe continent hosts vast and diverse mineral reserves, including cobalt, copper, lithium, platinum, gold, bauxite, uranium, diamonds, and industrial minerals, making it a key player in global commodity markets.The leading nations by mineral reserves in 2025 are DRC, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Guinea, Zambia, Namibia, Angola, Mali, Botswana, and Nigeria, each contributing significantly to production and export revenues.Mining continues to be a major driver of national economies, generating substantial revenue, foreign exchange, and investment opportunities, while influencing industrialization and strategic development across the continent.Deep Dive!!Africa is home to some of the world’s richest and most diverse mineral reserves, spanning critical…

The Arewa Think Tank, a prominent Northern socio-political and policy advocacy group, on Monday, disclosed that the North will stand by President Bola Tinubu and the Southwest geopolitical zone until 2031 due to what it described as Tinubu’s political astuteness and economic initiatives. The Convener of the group, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, stated this in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while leading a delegation of professionals from the northern states to the residence of the National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Reuben Fasoranti. According to Yakubu, the visit became imperative in order to present the “impressive” midterm scorecard and…