NCPC Lifts Ban on Christian Pilgrimage to Israel

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has officially ended the suspension of Christian pilgrimage to Israel, paving the way for Nigerian pilgrims to resume journeys to the Holy Land after several months of restrictions triggered by security concerns in the Middle East. The announcement was made on Saturday, August 1, 2026, by the Executive Secretary … Read more

UEFA Withdraws Confidence in FIFA President Infantino

A major leadership crisis has erupted within world football after UEFA openly declared that it has lost confidence in FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, accusing him of attempting to push through a controversial World Cup investment proposal behind closed doors. The unprecedented criticism came after FIFA abandoned its plan to open up private investment in the … Read more

Former Kebbi Deputy Governor Dies After Prolonged Illness

Former Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu, has passed away following a prolonged illness, bringing to an end the life of one of the State’s veteran political figures. Aliyu, who served as Deputy Governor under former Governor Saidu Usman Dakingari between 2007 and 2015, reportedly died in Sokoto. His death has drawn tributes … Read more

FG Adopts Kaduna Model After 370,000 Children Return to School

The Federal Government has embraced Kaduna State’s household mapping framework as a nationwide strategy in the fight against Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis. The decision was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, during a meeting with Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani in Abuja on Friday, July 31, 2026. The move follows the success … Read more

Nigeria Stuns Commonwealth Games With World Record, Historic Golds

Nigeria delivered a remarkable performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday, July 31, as Goodness Nwachukwu shattered her own world record to win gold, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi made history in the men’s shot put, and Tobi Amusan battled through injury to secure a bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles. The outstanding display … Read more

Infantino Suffers Major Blow as Top Adviser Quits

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has been dealt a significant setback after one of his closest advisers stepped down in protest over the governing body’s proposed plan to sell a stake in the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup. Carlos Cordeiro, a former President of the United States Soccer Federation and Senior Adviser to Infantino, … Read more

FG Crushes 2,819 Illegal Weapons, Sends Strong Warning

The Federal Government has destroyed 2,819 illicit, obsolete and decommissioned small arms and light weapons, declaring that every illegal firearm recovered from criminals will be permanently removed from circulation as part of a renewed crackdown on arms trafficking and violent crime. The destruction exercise, carried out on Thursday at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment in Giri, … Read more

ASUU Gives Varsity 21-Day Strike Ultimatum

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru (FUAZ) branch in Kebbi State, has handed the institution’s Governing Council and management a 21-day ultimatum to implement the 2025 agreement reached between the Federal Government and ASUU or face industrial action. The Union warned that it would commence a strike if its … Read more

Wike Orders Demolition of Abuja Criminal Hideout

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of an illegal settlement known as Ruga, located near Karmajiji in the Kukwaba District of Abuja, after security reports identified it as a suspected hideout for criminals. The directive was issued on Friday after Wike led a joint team of security operatives to the … Read more

DR Congo Records Over 3,500 Ebola Cases

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed 3,500 confirmed cases, making it larger than the country’s deadliest epidemic recorded between 2018 and 2020, according to official figures released on Friday. Health authorities said the country has now confirmed 3,532 Ebola infections across five provinces, with 1,556 deaths recorded as the outbreak continues … Read more