Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, has publicly dismissed claims that he harbours grudges against political figures, insisting that some of his past emotional remarks were driven by frustration over Osogbo’s development challenges rather than personal hostility. The respected monarch made the remarks on Saturday while receiving the governorship campaign team of the All … Read more
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 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 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
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
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