President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today, September 4, to commence a working vacation in Europe, as part of his 2025 annual leave. This was disclosed via a statement by the Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, “The vacation will last 10 working days.” It further stated: “President Tinubu will spend the period…
The French women’s team have been barred from the boxing world championships because the results of their gender tests were not delivered on time, the French Federation (FFBoxe) said Thursday. World Boxing said last month women wanting to compete in the event in Liverpool that starts on Thursday would have to undergo mandatory genetic sex…
United States government has defended the recent indiscriminate visa revocations affecting Nigerians with valid U.S visas, saying the move was borne out of the need to uphold the country’s national security and guarantee the safety of its citizens. This is even as the US Embassy in Nigeria yesterday issued an updated security alert, warning its…
The unveiling of: “Making Movies the Nollywood Way,” the latest work by filmmaker and Best of Nollywood Awards founder, Seun Oloketuyi, is set to attract respected figures. According to the organisers of the book launch, the event will be held on September 7, 2025 at Radisson Blu in Ikeja GRA, Lagos State. Among the dignitaries…
Israel’s defence minister vowed Thursday to inflict the biblical 10 plagues of Egypt on Yemen’s Huthi rebels after they stepped up their missile attacks against Israel. “The Huthis are firing missiles at Israel again. A plague of darkness, a plague of the firstborn — we will complete all 10 plagues,” Israel Katz posted on X….
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has linked the economic and security challenges facing the nation to the embezzlement of public funds by dubious politicians. Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukayode, who stated this on Wednesday at the annual conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria in Delta State,…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has said insecurity in the state would be history within two months if given total control of the security agencies. This is as he even claimed to know the location of a bandits’ leader, saying with his mobile phone he could show where the bandits are. In a viral…
President Donald Trump’s administration asked the US Supreme Court on Wednesday for an expedited ruling preserving the tariffs that have roiled global markets, saying a lower court ruling against it has already damaged trade negotiations. Solicitor General John Sauer urged the court in a filing to “expedite resolution of this case to the maximum extent…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors reiterated its resolve on Wednesday to embark on a nationwide strike on September 10 if the Federal Government and its relevant agencies fail to meet its demands. The President of NARD, Dr. Tope Osundara, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with our correspondent. He said the association met with…
The United Nations has decried the deepening humanitarian impact of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, revealing that 1,364 children were recruited by armed groups in 2024, while more than 14,000 schools were shut due to insecurity. UN Under Secretary-General and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Simão,…
