U.S. President Donald Trump has said his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping occasionally becomes tense due to what he described as Beijing’s discomfort with America’s growing strength. Speaking at a White House luncheon with Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Trump noted that while his rapport with Xi remains cordial, there are moments of friction driven […]
Former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan, has revealed that his decision to part ways with the Kwankwasiyya movement was driven by neglect from its leadership during his time of tribulation. Lawan, who represented the Bagwai/Shanono Federal Constituency of Kano State, was among the 175 individuals granted presidential pardon by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on […]
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria following their emphatic 4–0 victory over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, urging the team to maintain their determination as they continue their campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]
The Forum of State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of engaging in widespread acts of intimidation and coercion targeted at PDP governors, lawmakers, and party members across the country. In a statement jointly signed by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the Edo State PDP, and […]
At least 29 Nigerian states recorded reductions in their domestic debts in the second quarter of 2025, according to new fiscal data showing a broad effort among subnational governments to improve financial discipline and reduce debt burdens. Imo State led the list with a significant 24.6% decline in its domestic debt stock, followed closely by […]
The Federal Government has reached an agreement with power generation companies (GenCos) to begin the settlement of an estimated ₦4 trillion debt owed within the electricity value chain. The deal, finalized after extensive negotiations between the Ministry of Power, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), and representatives of the GenCos, marks a major step toward […]
Super Eagles Humiliate Benin 4–0 But Lose Automatic World Cup Ticket to South Africa Nigeria’s Super Eagles ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign on a high note with a dominant 4–0 victory over Benin Republic on Tuesday in Uyo but failed to secure automatic qualification for the global showpiece. Despite the emphatic win, […]
Grammy-winning neo-soul musician, Michael Eugene Archer, popularly known as D’Angelo, has died at the age of 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. According to statements released by his family on Tuesday, the singer passed away in New York City following a prolonged illness. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved D’Angelo has […]
President Bola Tinubu has called on African leaders to rally together and demand that the international community classify the theft of the continent’s mineral resources as a global crime. The Nigerian President made the appeal on Tuesday while declaring open the Annual General Meeting of the Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA), […]
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has called on Nigerians living with HIV to remain consistent with their medications in order to safeguard their health and strengthen the country’s fight against AIDS. The Chief Executive Officer of IHVN, Dr. Patrick Dakum, made this appeal in a press statement issued on Tuesday, urging people living […]
