Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, reaffirmed their dominance on the African continent by cruising past Cameroon with a commanding 83-47 victory in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket 2025 held on Thursday night in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. With this emphatic win, the six-time African champions and current title holders have advanced to the semi-final […]
In a renewed escalation of trade tensions, United States President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that hikes tariffs on Nigerian exports to the U.S. up to 15 percent. This directive, enacted on July 31, modifies America’s existing reciprocal trade system and formally categorizes Nigeria among over 40 countries penalized for trade imbalances […]
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ABUJA, Nigeria — In a decisive effort to reduce the frequency of nationwide strikes, the Federal Government has ratified the 2025 National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) designed to oversee and streamline trade union operations across Nigeria. This announcement coincides with news that the contentious circular which sparked a recent strike among healthcare professionals has now […]
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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has publicly reiterated that Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, also known by the traditional title Makaman Tilde, remains the party’s duly elected National Chairman. The party’s declaration came in response to ongoing internal disagreements and was supported by confirmation that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) still officially recognizes Gabam as […]
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Dolores Osteen, the beloved co-founder of the globally renowned Lakewood Church, widely referred to by family, church members, and followers as “Mama Dodie,” has sadly passed away. Her son, Pastor Joel Osteen, shared the heartbreaking news via a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Thursday, confirming the peaceful transition of his mother at […]
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In a strategic government restructuring move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the transfer of the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGoF) from the Federal Ministry of Works to the Presidency. This decision was formally disclosed by Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, after the conclusion of the Federal Executive […]
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Benue State has recorded 31 suspected Mpox cases across five Local Government Areas (LGAs): Makurdi, Ushongo, Gwer East, Katsina-Ala, and Guma, raising public health concerns across the state. This development was made known by Mrs. Grace Wende, the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Primary Health Care Board, during the Benue State Stakeholders Engagement and […]
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Viktor Gyökeres, the talented Sweden international striker, has openly shared the reasons behind his decision to sign with Arsenal Football Club, despite receiving multiple offers from prominent teams across Europe. After weeks of speculation, Gyökeres officially completed his move to Arsenal on Saturday, having finalized the signing of his contract following a successful medical assessment […]
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In a closely contested preseason encounter hosted in Hong Kong, Tottenham Hotspur secured a narrow 1-0 victory over their long-time rivals Arsenal on Thursday. This match served as a key preparation fixture ahead of the 2025/2026 campaign and drew significant attention from fans across Asia and Europe. The decisive moment in the match came during […]
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Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has finally opened up about the motivation behind his determined efforts to secure a permanent move back to Galatasaray, emphasizing a strong emotional bond with the club and its supporters. The Turkish football giants, Galatasaray, etched their name into the history books of Turkish football after finalizing a record-breaking €75 million […]
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In a strategic security move under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Nigerian military troops have neutralized a suspected bandit during a raid in the Mararaba Gbagi community of Benue State. This targeted clearance operation took place on Tuesday, July 30, 2025, following actionable intelligence reports pointing to the presence of criminal armed elements operating within the […]
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Jacob Mark, a former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has firmly stated that Peter Obi, the ex-governor of Anambra State, was never denied the party’s presidential ticket. According to Mark, Obi made the personal decision to exit PDP and join the Labour Party (LP) before the 2022 presidential primaries even took […]
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Dr. Nicolas Felix, a former presidential aspirant under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general election, has firmly dismissed any notion that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition poses a credible challenge to the ruling party in the upcoming 2027 polls. He boldly declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would secure no […]
