The Federal Government has announced that no definitive decision has been made concerning an oil-backed loan between Nigeria and Aramco, the state-owned oil giant of Saudi Arabia. Nigeria and Aramco reportedly encounter challenges in finalizing the unprecedented $5 billion oil-backed loan, particularly due to the recent decline in crude prices, which has incited apprehension […]
A suspected ritualist, Abdulrahman Bello, has confessed to dismembering the body of a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, during his trial before a Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin. The suspect, who was arrested in February 2025, admitted in court on Tuesday that he personally severed […]
A United Nations panel has urged the United Kingdom to renegotiate its deal with Mauritius over the Chagos Islands, warning that the current agreement fails to protect the rights of the displaced Chagossian people. The UN’s intervention comes amid growing concerns that the deal meant to return sovereignty of the Indian Ocean territory to […]
Senator representing Edo North and former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has provided an account of the events that unfolded on Wednesday morning at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1, Zulu Hall. He recounted how passengers, including himself, were barred from boarding an Air Peace flight to Abuja despite having checked in online. […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 30 for ruling on the bail applications of three detained operators of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), who are under investigation for allegedly defrauding investors of over $1 billion. Justice Emeka Nwite scheduled the ruling after hearing arguments from both the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
A chieftainof the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Chief Segun Sowunmi, has called on political stakeholders in Nigeria—particularly the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) and the PDP—to exert every effort to ensure the nation’s success and surmount its numerous challenges. Addressing a virtual Business Meeting organized by the Nigerian Institute of Public […]
In a match that was far from convincing, Brazil secured their spot at the 2026 World Cup in North America with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay on Tuesday. The win, which came courtesy of a Vinicius Jr. goal in the 44th minute, marked the first triumph of Carlo Ancelotti’s reign as coach. The five-time world […]
The US federal appeals court has granted a temporary stay on a lower court’s ruling that blocked President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, allowing the levies to remain in effect for the time being. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued the ruling on Tuesday, citing “issues of exceptional importance” and […]
Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday condemned the death of a man in police custody that has sparked widespread anger as the country prepares to mark a year since massive protests calling for change. Albert Ojwang, 31, was arrested in western Kenya over posts on social media accusing police deputy inspector-general Eliud Kipkoech […]
In a bid to empower vulnerable women and alleviate poverty in the Bauchi local government area, the Ubuntu Sisters for All Foundation (USAF) has embarked on an advocacy visit to several communities. The non-governmental organization aims to identify women who will benefit from its upcoming skills acquisition scheme. According to the executive director of USAF, […]
