Nigeria and India have formally submitted bids to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, setting the stage for a high-stakes contest to stage the centenary edition of the prestigious multi-sport event. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) confirmed that the two countries met the August 31 deadline for submissions, making them the only bidders for […]
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched a probe into the derailment of an Abuja-bound train, confirming that twelve passengers sustained injuries during the incident. The accident, which occurred on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, between Kubwa and Asham stations in the Federal Capital Territory, caused panic among commuters and disrupted rail services along […]
A United Airlines flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C., was forced to return to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Tuesday after a medical emergency occurred onboard, prompting swift intervention from the flight crew. Flight UA613 had departed Lagos shortly after midnight, at about 12:10 a.m., with passengers settling in for the long transatlantic […]
At least 1,400 people have been killed and more than 3,000 injured after a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late on Sunday night, flattening villages and leaving thousands trapped under rubble. The quake, which hit around 11:47 p.m. local time, was centered near Jalalabad and caused widespread destruction across Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. […]
A Nigerian national, James Junior Aliyu, has pleaded guilty to his role in a multi-million-dollar cybercrime scheme in the United States, federal prosecutors have confirmed. Aliyu, 30, who resided in South Africa at the time of his crimes, admitted to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in connection with […]
Entrepreneur and Director of The HOW Foundation, Tochi Wigwe, has reaffirmed her commitment to empowering Nigeria’s small business ecosystem through the TW Entrepreneurship 2030 Agenda for (#TWEAGENDA) — a transformative initiative targeted at micro and small business owners across the country. The programme, a five-year plan unveiled earlier this year, aims to support over […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce mandatory labeling of genetically modified (GMO) crops and food products in Nigeria, a move aimed at ensuring consumer awareness and protecting public health. The decision was disclosed at a workshop in Abuja, where the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, stressed that while […]
The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has credited the administration’s sweeping economic reforms with the recent strengthening of the naira and renewed international confidence in Nigeria’s economy. In a post on his official X account, Onanuga argued that the reforms—particularly the unification of exchange rates, the removal […]
President Bola Tinubu has extolled Vice President Kashim Shettima as he marks his 59th birthday, describing him as a steadfast partner in Nigeria’s journey of renewal. In a statement on Tuesday, Tinubu said choosing Shettima as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election was one of the best decisions he has ever made, […]
The United Nations has raised strong concerns about the political climate in Cameroon ahead of the country’s October 12 presidential election, warning that restrictions on freedoms and mounting repression could undermine the credibility of the vote. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, said the electoral process is already being overshadowed by “increasingly […]
