Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pledged full government backing to a visiting delegation of Chinese multi-sectoral investors as they move to establish operations in the state’s Free Trade Zone and emerging industrial hubs. The governor gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by officials of Shanghai Fadewei International Trade Company Limited at the Government […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, launched a decisive precision strike against a fortified terrorist and bandit camp in Tsafe Local Government Area, Zamfara State. Intelligence and surveillance assets had earlier identified a high-ground hideout in the Sauri area a strategic site used by the criminal elements […]
Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan Oshodi has been re-elected as Executive Vice President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) during the continuation of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held online on Saturday, 15 November. Additionally, Olabanji Oladapo, the former Secretary General of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has been confirmed as a member of the ITTF […]
United States President Donald Trump’s Africa envoy, Massad Boulos, has described the conflict in Sudan as “the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis”, warning that the scale of suffering continues to grow as diplomatic efforts struggle to gain traction. Speaking to AFP on Saturday, Boulos emphasised the urgency of international engagement, expressing hope that renewed diplomatic […]
Plateau United has received a significant and timely boost ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 13 encounter against Ikorodu City on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The “Peace Boys” will welcome the immediate return of two prolific forwards, Nirot Silas and Yusuf Abdullahi, after they were finally cleared by the league authorities […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday took a historic disciplinary step at its 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, expelling several prominent members over alleged anti-party activities. The decision, endorsed by an overwhelming majority of delegates, marks one of the most sweeping sanctions in the party’s recent history. Those expelled include the […]
Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed delight following the confirmation that influential midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been cleared by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to feature in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs final against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) on Sunday in Rabat. Ndidi, the Besiktas star, was […]
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has debunked viral social media claims alleging the death of former Governor Willie Obiano, describing the reports as entirely baseless and malicious. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Saturday, Soludo said he personally contacted Obiano and confirmed that the former governor is […]
Benin’s National Assembly on Saturday passed a significant constitutional amendment that extends the presidential term of office from five to seven years and introduces a new upper legislative chamber. Despite the change in tenure length, the two-term limit for presidents remains unchanged in the West African country. This means leaders can still serve a maximum […]
Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities have implicated Tymur Mindich, a former business associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as the alleged mastermind behind a sprawling $100 million embezzlement and kickback scheme tied to Energoatom, the state-owned nuclear power operator. The revelations follow a months-long investigation by Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdogs, who say Mindich coordinated a network of loyalists […]
