Independent Catherine Connolly set to become Ireland's next president as rival concedes
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland's next president after her rival conceded.
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Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland's next president after her rival conceded.

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs has intensified its investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities at the National Pension Commission (PenCom), uncovering significant imbalances in staff distribution across local government…

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State, has dismissed as false and misleading a viral social media video alleging that the institution was involved in developing a secret nuclear weapons programme for Nigeria. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Director of…

The United Kingdom High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, and the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO), have commended Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing it as a major step forward for the nation’s financial integrity,…
Chelsea will be eyeing a third-straight Premier League win when they host Sunderland at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.

Abuja’s food lovers, this one’s for you! Say hello to Wakafoods Express, the newest and fastest-growing food delivery service in the city that’s redefining convenience, savings, and deliciousness all at once. With zero delivery fees and discounts of up to 60% off your…

Madagascar’s new government has stripped ousted President Andry Rajoelina of his Malagasy nationality in a decree published Friday, according to media reports, just 10 days after he was removed in a military putsch. The decree means that Rajoelina — who was impeached on…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, have officially ended years of perceived rivalry between their two ancient thrones. The peace meeting, held on Friday at the Eko Hotel Signature Building in Lagos, was convened by the Odole…

Katsina State governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has carried out a major shake-up in his cabinet, redeploying several commissioners and appointing two new special advisers in a move aimed at strengthening governance and improving service delivery across the state. In a…
The Governing Council of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State has appointed Professor Mohammed Khalid Othman as the new substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution. The announcement was announced by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing…

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry says he “wouldn’t worry” about the NBA’s integrity despite an FBI investigation into illegal sports betting. Miami Heat player Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups are among dozens of people arrested…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has said “the last thing” he needs to worry about is Mohamed Salah’s form. Salah was Liverpool’s top scorer with 29 goals last season and also contributed 18 assists as they cantered to the Premier League title. The 33-year-old has scored just…

As the excitement builds for the highly anticipated Champions Cup clash this Saturday, October 25, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, both Barca Legends coach Albert Ferrer and African Legends tactician Samson Siasia were readying their star-studded squads for…

Sheffield Wednesday have been placed in administration and hit with an automatic 12-point deduction by the EFL. Julian Pitts, Kris Wigfield and Paul Stanley of Begbies Traynor have been appointed joint-administrators after it was revealed His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs were…

The Kogi State Government has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu over the appointment of Major General Waidi Shaibu, a proud son of the State, as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS). In a statement by the State’s Commissioner of Information and…

The Kano State Government has suspended the monthly environmental sanitation exercise earlier scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025, to allow residents and visitors to fully participate in the upcoming Kano Festival of Arts and Culture (KANFEST) 2025. This was announced in…

A 10-year-old girl from Wuna Zhide, Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State, who was subjected to years of abuse by her caregiver in Rigasa, Kaduna State, has been rescued and reunited with her biological father through the intervention of Save the Children International…

Samuel Chukwueze will miss Fulham’s trip to Newcastle United today due to a calf injury Chukwueze sustained the injury in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic two weeks ago. The injury forced the winger to miss Fulham’s 1-0…