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
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 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
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
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
The Young Advocates for Good Governance (YAGG), Ondo State chapter, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his reported comments on governors constructing flyovers, urging him to focus instead on what it described as more pressing national priorities. The group also called on the President to halt what it termed massive spending on the 700-kilometre Lagos-Calabar … Read more
The Federal Government has congratulated Colombia’s President-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, following his victory at the polls ahead of his inauguration scheduled for August 7. In a statement released on Friday through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official X account, Nigeria described the election outcome as a reflection of the democratic will of the Colombian … Read more
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on the Federal Government to review visa approvals for South African artistes and their entourages, saying Nigeria should adopt a reciprocal approach if its citizens continue to face unfair treatment in South Africa. The Kogi Central lawmaker said Nigeria’s foreign policy must be guided by fairness and mutual respect, insisting … Read more
The Federal Government has announced plans to begin phasing out electricity subsidy payments from 2027 as part of efforts to tackle the mounting debt burden in Nigeria’s power sector. Minister of Power, Chief Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, disclosed the plan during a media interactive session on Friday, saying the Government intends to gradually wind down the … Read more
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over his defence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting the electoral body has not earned Nigerians’ trust. Okonkwo said the Commission still has unresolved credibility issues and should be allowed to defend itself instead of … Read more