The European Union is preparing for high-level emergency discussions after an unprecedented wave of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, triggering political tensions across Europe and renewed debate over border security, migration management and cooperation among member states. The extraordinary movement of people into the North African territory has become one … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Yakubu Jang, the son of former Plateau State Governor and ex-senator, Jonah David Jang, as a Senior Special Assistant in the Office of the President, in a move announced before a distinguished gathering of political leaders during the elder statesman’s 80th birthday celebration in Jos. The announcement, made on … Read more
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