INEC Fixes Ekiti, Osun Governorship Polls for July, August 2026
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has charged the newly sworn-in Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to uphold the electoral laws and operate strictly within the Commission’s established guidelines, warning that any act of defiance or indiscretion will attract serious consequences. Speaking in Abuja today during the swearing-in ceremony of […]
Saudi Arabia Suspends Blockwork Visa for Nigeria, 14 other Countries
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended issuance of the blockwork visa quota to Nigerians and nationals from six other African countries. Other affected include Egypt, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia and Morocco. The suspension, which affected 14 countries in all, impacted other nations such as Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The Saudi Ministry of […]
Tinubu Warns Developers Against Unauthorised construction, Protection of Infrastructure
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a clear warning to landowners and developers against erecting structures on federal infrastructure corridors without proper authorization, declaring that illegal developments will no longer be tolerated by his administration. Speaking at the official commissioning of Phase 1, Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in Lagos during the weekend, […]
Delta State Wins 22nd National Sports Festival
Team Delta has been officially declared overall winner of the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) hosted by Ogun tagged “Gateway Games 2024”. Although the final medal tally has yet to be released due to the pending conclusion of the Table Tennis event, Delta State had already secured a commanding lead, making its overall victory indisputable. […]
France to Ban Smoking on Beaches, Parks, and near Schools
France will ban smoking in outdoor public areas like beaches, parks, areas outside schools, bus stops, and sports venues frequented by children starting July 1st. Its Health Minister Catherine Vautrin says the move is aimed at protecting children’s right to breathe clean air. Smoking on café and bar terraces will still be allowed, but violators […]
Reps summon WAEC over SSCE irregularities, late sittings
The House of Representatives has given WAEC 24 hours to explain widespread irregularities during the 2025 WASSCE, including students writing exams late at night by torchlight. WAEC blames delays on efforts to prevent question leaks but skipped a scheduled hearing, prompting lawmakers’ anger. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called the situation a “national disgrace” and […]
ECOWAS at 50: President Tinubu Calls for Tangible Integration
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the regional bloc, cautioning that regional integration must move beyond policy to tangible outcomes. The Nigerian leader, who spoke at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) yesterday in Lagos, said Nigeria has stood at the heart of ECOWAS since […]
Nigeria beat Ghana 2-1 in Unity Cup 2025 to Face Jamaica in Finals
The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Black Stars of Ghana 2-1 on Wednesday night to advance to the final of the Unity Cup in London. Goals from Cyriel Dessers and an own goal from Ghanaian defender, Razak Simpson was enough to do the job as Nigeria won the bragging rights in the entertaining ‘Jollof’ […]
Kenyan writer, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Dies at 87
Renowned Kenyan writer and academic Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has passed away at the age of 87. A titan of modern African literature, Ngũgĩ was known for his powerful storytelling and his advocacy for literature written in native African languages. Throughout his career, Ngũgĩ wrote numerous critically acclaimed novels, plays, and essays that explored the complexities […]
Reps Probe Alleged Unethical Practices of Student Loans
The House of Representatives has called for a thorough investigation into alleged unethical practices in the disbursement of student loans under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. Raising a motion of urgent public importance, Hon. Aliyu Mustapha revealed that over 500,000 students have applied, with more than N54 billion disbursed so far. However, the National […]
