22 PDP Govs Endorsed Jonathan Yet He Lost Re-Election

22 PDP Govs Endorsed Jonathan Yet He Lost Re-Election

Senator Ali Ndume has warned that President Bola Tinubu could face electoral defeat in 2027 if he does not learn from the mistakes of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who lost his re-election bid in 2015 despite strong party support. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Ndume pointed out that Jonathan, backed by 22 governors from […]

Ex-CJN Mohammed Uwais Dies at 88

Ex-CJN Mohammed Uwais Dies at 88

A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Uwais, has died at the age of 88. The former CJN died in the early hours of Friday, according to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr Kayode Ajulo. Uwais served as Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 until his retirement in 2006. After […]

Muslim Pilgrims “Stone The Devil” as Hajj Nears End

Muslim Pilgrims “Stone The Devil” as Hajj Nears End

Pilgrims were performing the last major ritual of the hajj — the “stoning of the devil” — on Friday, as Muslims around the globe celebrated the beginning of the Eid al-Adha holiday. Before daybreak, more than 1.6 million pilgrims gathered in the Mina valley near Mecca, where they threw seven stones at each of three […]

Tinubu, Govs Preach Unity as Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir

Tinubu, Govs Preach Unity as Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir

President Bola Tinubu, alongside his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Barau Jibrin; as well as several governors, joined millions of Muslim faithfuls in celebrating this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. In separate statements, these political leaders emphasized the significance of unity, love, and hope for all Nigerians during this important festivity. Eid-el-Kabir, […]

Flamingos Drawn Against France, Canada, Samoa in U-17 Women’s World Cup

Flamingos Drawn Against France, Canada, Samoa in U-17 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will compete in Group D of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, facing France, Canada, and Samoa. The official draw was held on Wednesday at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Rabat, Morocco, which will host the tournament. The Flamingos were placed in Pot 1 alongside other top […]

FG Seeks ¥15bn from Japan to Boost Food Security

FG Seeks ¥15bn from Japan to Boost Food Security

The Federal Government has intensified discussions with the Japan International Cooperation Agency to fast-track the implementation of a ¥15bn (about $110m) emergency loan to improve food security across the country. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance and Coordinating Ministry of the Economy on Wednesday after a high-level meeting […]

Trump Slaps Travel Ban on Afghanistan, 11 Others

Trump Slaps Travel Ban On Afghanistan, 11 Others

On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump enacted a new travel ban affecting 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Yemen. This move marks the return of a highly debated policy from his first term. President Trump announced that the decision was influenced by a makeshift flamethrower attack during a Jewish protest in Colorado, an incident U.S. […]

Muslim Pilgrims Pray At Mount Arafat in Hajj Apex

Muslim Pilgrims Pray At Mount Arafat in Hajj Apex

Muslim pilgrims prayed atop Mount Arafat on Thursday during the high point of the annual hajj pilgrimage, as Saudi officials called on participants to refrain from being outside during the hottest hours of the day. Thousands arrived before dawn at the hill and its surrounding plain, believed to be the site of the Prophet Mohammed’s […]

Umar Bago Cancels Sallah Activities Over Mokwa Flood

Umar Bago Cancels Sallah Activities Over Mokwa Flood

Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has announced the cancellation of all official Eid-el-Kabir celebrations across the state in honor of victims affected by the devastating flood that struck Mokwa Local Government Area on May 29, 2025. The flood is considered one of the worst in the state’s history, leading to the loss of over […]

FG Warns FCT, 30 States Against High Risk of Flooding

FG Warns FCT, 30 States Against High Risk of Flooding

The Federal Government has issued a warning that 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at high risk of flooding, following last Thursday’s devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State. The disaster claimed over 200 lives, destroyed numerous homes, and displaced thousands of residents. Additionally, more than 500 people have been reported missing, increasing […]