Borussia Dortmund striker, Sébastien Haller has completed a permanent transfer to Dutch side FC Utrecht, marking a return to the club where he first made his name in European football. The move was confirmed on Monday, with both clubs reaching an agreement that sees the Ivorian international end his two-year spell in Germany. […]
Tragedy struck in Sokoto State on Sunday 17th August after a boat carrying more than 50 passengers capsized while heading to the popular Goronyo Market. At least 10 people have been rescued, while more than 40 others remain missing. The incident occurred along the River Benue axis in the Gandi district of Rabah […]
The BAT Ideology Group warmly congratulates all the winners of the just-concluded by-elections held on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Your victories across constituencies reaffirm the people’s trust in the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party of renewed progress, stability, and national transformation. The APC’s resounding triumph in Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Jigawa, Ogun, Niger, […]
The BAT IDEOLOGY Group has extended its heartfelt condolences to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, following the death of his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. Mama Lydia, aged 83, passed away on Sunday, August 17, at the Jos University Teaching Hospital. She was widely celebrated as a […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with online pre-registration opening today, August 18, 2025. The move marks a major step in preparations for upcoming elections, including the November 8 Anambra governorship poll and the 2027 general elections. According to INEC, the CVR exercise will run […]
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has urged the international community to intensify pressure on Russia and provide firm security guarantees for Ukraine as leaders prepare to gather in Washington for a crucial round of peace talks. Speaking on Monday, Wadephul stressed that any settlement to the ongoing war must not come at the […]
The future of Nigerian striker, Sadiq Umar at Real Sociedad remains uncertain despite reports suggesting he is still part of the club’s plans. Recent developments, however, point towards a possible exit, with the forward left out of key pre-season activities. Sadiq, who joined Sociedad from Almería in 2022, was omitted from the club’s pre-season […]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have entered into a strategic partnership designed to accelerate the country’s clean energy transition while promoting innovation and youth empowerment. The initiative was formally launched in Abuja on August 13, 2025. Speaking at the event, representatives from both organisations emphasised that the […]
The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has underscored the central role of trade in driving Nigeria’s economic growth, innovation, and national development. Speaking on the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Uzoka-Anite described trade as “the lifeblood of every thriving economy,” stressing that the administration’s commitment to the National Single Window (NSW) […]
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Monday morning returned to Nigeria after a brief vacation in London, putting to rest speculations about his health. In a statement issued by his media office, Akpabio was said to have arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 4:00 a.m. and was received at the Presidential Wing […]
