President Tinubu Urges BRICS to Drive Global Reforms, Seeks Fairer Financial and Health Systems
President Bola Tinubu has called for urgent reforms in global governance, financial structures, and healthcare systems to promote fairness and inclusion for developing nations, particularly across Africa. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit of the Global South and Emerging Economies during the weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, President Tinubu highlighted Africa’s disproportionate burden in the global […]
Nigeria Begin Wafcon Bid With Routine Win Over Tunisia
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their quest for a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title with a confident 3-0 victory over Tunisia in Casablanca. Former Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring for the Super Falcons in the fourth minute, as Rinsola Babajide doubled the lead in the first minute of first-half […]
First Round Of Gaza Ceasefire Talks Ends Without Breakthrough
The latest round of indirect ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have ended without a breakthrough. According to a Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations, the session lasted for nearly three and a half hours and took place in two separate buildings in Doha. Messages and clarifications were exchanged between the two sides through Qatari […]
National Assembly To Submit Constitution Review Report To States By December 2025
The National Assembly has confirmed it will transmit the report on the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution to all 36 state assemblies before December 2025, in line with its timetable. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who leads the Senate Committee on Constitution Review at the weekend, emphasized that no constitutional amendment can be completed without the […]
President Tinubu Orders Military To Confront Terrorists, Bandits
President Bola Tinubu has issued a marching order to the military to confront Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, separatists, and other criminal gangs threatening the peace and sovereignty of the nation, stating that the time to crush the criminals is now. President Tinubu, who gave the charge at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army […]
Minister Wike Criticize Amaechi Over Alliance of Opposite Coalition
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken aim at former Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, for aligning with the opposition coalition in a bid to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 elections. Wike voiced his disapproval following Amaechi’s recent media appearance. On July 3, 2025, during an interview on Channels Television’s […]
Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Dies at 61
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, has passed away at the age of 61 following an illness. Nicknamed Dodo Mayana, Rufai was a celebrated member of the Nigerian squad that clinched the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. He also played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which marked Nigeria’s debut in the global […]
Senator Natasha Fined ₦5m For Contempt
The Federal High Court in Abuja has imposed a ₦5 million fine on Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for contempt of court. Justice Binta Nyako found that the suspended senator disobeyed a previous court directive by posting a satirical apology directed at Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The court has now mandated that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan publish […]
VP Shettima Inaugurates NCGC Board, Says Firm Will Unlock MSME Financing In Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Board of Directors of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC Ltd), charging members to deepen financial inclusion and stimulate Nigeria’s grassroots economy. The new institution is designed to serve as a financial backbone for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) struggling with access to affordable credit. Speaking […]
Wike Warns ADC To Stop Exploiting Nigerians For Personal Affairs
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned the newly formed opposition coalition to stop using Nigerians for their personal affairs. He made this remark during his monthly media parley at his official Abuja residence on Thursday. According to him, the recent coalition by some political figures who adopted the African […]
