King Charles Knights David Beckham Who Says It’s My “Proudest Moment”
Former England captain, David Beckham has officially been knighted by King Charles III in a ceremony held at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, marking what the football legend described as the “proudest moment” of his life. The 50-year-old, who earned 115 caps for England and starred for top clubs including Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, […]
DSS Axes 115 Officers, Warns Public Against Impostors
The Department of State Services (DSS) has terminated the employment of 115 officers as part of its ongoing internal reforms and has cautioned Nigerians to avoid dealing with anyone falsely claiming to be a serving member of the agency. In a statement shared via its official X handle on Tuesday, the DSS explained that the […]
US May be Plotting military Base in Nigeria, Says Dambazau
A former Chief of Army Staff and former Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), has raised concerns that the United States may be positioning itself to establish a military base in Nigeria under the guise of humanitarian or religious concerns. Dambazau, who served as Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff between 2008 and […]
Sanwo-Olu Calls on Nigerians to Defend Government, Calls for Calm over Trump’s Threat
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerians to remain calm and united in the face of recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened possible military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians. Speaking through his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, during the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) e-registration […]
Backbone Infrastructure, Says $50bn Secured for Refinery, Free Trade Zone Development in Ondo
Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (BINL) has announced that it has secured over $50 billion in funding for the establishment of a 500,000-barrels-per-day refinery and the development of a 1,471-hectare Sunshine Free Trade Zone in Ondo State. In a statement issued on Monday, the company said the funding marks a major milestone in its partnership […]
End ASUU Strike, Tinubu Directs Education Minister
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, to take immediate steps to resolve the ongoing industrial dispute with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), saying he does not want another strike to disrupt academic activities across Nigerian universities. Speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting with the […]
Nigeria Emerges as China’s Top African Investment Hub with $24.5 Billion in 2025 Deals
Nigeria has officially become China’s largest investment destination in Africa, following the signing of new multi-billion-dollar agreements valued at over $24.5 billion in 2025 alone. According to trade and diplomatic sources in Abuja and Beijing, the investments include $21 billion in major construction and infrastructure projects, alongside a fresh $3.5 billion partnership focused on […]