Day: February 13, 2026
CAF reveals plans to expand AFCON to 28 teams
The Confederation of African (CAF) has revealed plans to expand the Africa Cup of Nations to 28 countries. According to CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, the…
Tinubu to attend Argungu festival in Kebbi
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State to inaugurate some projects executed by the state Governor, Dr…
INEC fixes February 20, 2027 for presidential election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 20, 2027, with governorship and…
2026 Hajj: AbdulRazaq names Etsu Tsaragi Kwara Ameerul-Hajj
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed the Etsu Tsaragi, Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi Kpotwa Goshi II, as the leader of the state’s contingent (Ameerul-Hajj) to…
AFN celebrates as ace shot putter, Oji pledges allegiance to Nigeria
Officials of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) were buzzing with excitement yesterday following the confirmation that shot put star, Jessica Oji is now eligible…
Nigerian barber sets Guinness World Record, set to empower 37,000 youths
The African Civil Society Forum (ACSF) has unveiled Nigerian barber, Joshua Aiyenuro, popularly known as T-Jos Signature, as a new Guinness World Records holder for…
Nigeria, China eye new partnership in renewable energy, agriculture
Nigeria and China have pledged deeper cooperation in emerging sectors, including renewable energy, digital economy and agriculture, as both countries mark 55 years of diplomatic…
FG, Japan to standardise import of used vehicles, spare parts
The Federal Government is working with authorities in Japan to regulate the importation of used vehicles and spare parts into Nigeria, the Director-General of the…
How Tinubu revived Buhari’s $2.3bn Siemens power deal – Envoy
Germany’s Deputy Head of Mission in Nigeria, Mr. Johannes Lehne, has said that the $2.3 billion Siemens power deal between Nigeria and Germany remained largely…
We’re still together’ – Portable calls out Queen Dammy for denying him in public
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has called out the late Alaafin of Oyo’s wife, Queen Dammy, for denying their relationship in public. THE PRIME NEWS reports…

