Flamingos thrash Algeria in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers first leg
The Nigeria Football Federation, and businessman Kunle Soname have announced a cash gift of N6m for the Flamingos. The Flamingos beat Algeria 4-0 in the first leg of their 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round tie at the Remo Stars Stadium at the weekend. NFF president, Ibrahim Gusau announced the cash gift […]
DR Congo suspends Joseph Kabila’s political party over ties with ‘enemy rebels
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the party of former President Joseph Kabila. Kabila led DR Congo for 18 years, after succeeding his father Laurent, who was shot dead in 2001. Joseph Kabila was just 29 at the time. Last Friday, the government accused Kabila (now 53), of high treason and ordered the seizure […]
JAMB announces April 24 as new date for 2025 UTME nationwide
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced April 24, 2025, as the new date for the commencement of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across Nigeria. The examination was originally scheduled to begin on Friday, April 25. But in an official statement by its spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, it says the date […]
Presidency demands decorum amidst ‘Shocking and Scary’ call for Self Defence to tackle insecurity
Former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd.) has urged Nigerians to defend themselves from the menace of insecurity. Gen Danjuma, who made this known at the convocation ceremony of Taraba State University in Takum Taraba State, added that the advice he gave years ago is as valid today as it was when he […]
Mo Abudu Makes List of TIME 100 most Influential People
TIME magazine has named Nigeria’s Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife Group, in its 2025 TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people. The annual list celebrates individuals who are making significant global impact through innovation and achievement. Abudu, a media mogul and entrepreneur, was recognised for her work in reshaping the global perception of […]
UK Supreme Court Backs ‘Biological’ Definition of Woman
Judges at the UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by “biological sex” under equalities law. Judge Lord Hodge read out the ruling which marks the culmination of a long-running legal battle which could have major implications for how sex-based rights apply across Scotland, England and Wales. The court sided with […]
France Recalls Its Ambassador To Algeria
France has recalled its ambassador to Algeria and ordered 12 Algerian diplomats to leave Paris as a diplomatic row escalated. This comes days after Algeria expelled 12 French officials after one of its consular staff was arrested over the kidnapping of a government critic living in Paris; a move that President Emmanuel Macron’s office called […]
FG Launches Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework
As the rainy season sets in, the Federal Government has launched the Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework to enhance disaster preparedness nationwide. Speaking during a framework validation workshop yesterday at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima said the framework is designed to shift disaster management from reactive responses to proactive preparedness by […]
President Tinubu Inaugurates National Census Committee
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a high-level committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census today, mandating the committee to submit an interim report within three weeks. Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila who represented the President at the event which held at the State House in Abuja, said the census is crucial for national […]
How CBEX wiped off investors’ N1.3trn in nine months
Nigerians are no strangers to Ponzi schemes, with CBEX joining a long list of successful scams. According to investors, the people behind the digital platform have carted away over N1.3 trillion from their wallets after crashing on Monday. The platform now joins the scams hall of fame in the country. This list includes Mavrodial Mondial […]
