Pretoria, South Africa — The South African government has reiterated its call for international recognition of a Palestinian state and stronger pressure on Israel to end what it calls “genocidal activities” in Gaza. The appeal was made by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, during an interview with AFP on Tuesday,…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The Western Nigeria Security Network Agency, also known as the Amotekun Corps, has announced the deployment of 500 operatives to ensure maximum security during the 2025 Osun-Osogbo Festival. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Mr. Yusuf Abass, highlighting the agency’s commitment to protecting…
Bauchi, Nigeria — Residents of a federal housing estate built in 2016 for low-income earners in Bauchi State have protested a planned eviction from their homes. They are appealing to President Bola Tinubu to stop the move and protect them from being forced out. The peaceful protest took place on Tuesday at the estate, where…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, 2025 — a landmark legislation aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s financial sector and accelerating the nation’s march toward a $1 trillion economy. Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 repeals and consolidates several outdated insurance laws into a single, modern legal…
Abuja, Nigeria — Governors of the All Progressives Congress APC have declared the ruling party as the only viable political party in Nigeria, dismissing all other parties as nonexistent. The Chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum, PGF, and Governor of Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodinma declared this when he, alongside his Kogi State counterpart, Alhaji Usman…
Ondo, Nigeria — Some alledged gunmen have abducted a senior member of staff of Ondo state-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, Omoniyi Eleyinmi. However, the wife reportedly narrowly escaped being abducted by the gunmen who stormed the residence in Supare, Akoko, Akoko South West council area of the state. According to sources in…
Lithuania seeks “immediate measures” to bolster its air defences from Nato on Yuesdayafter revealing that a Russian drone that flew into the Baltic state last week was carrying explosives. The foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said himself and the Defence Minister Dovile Sakaliene had written to NATO chief Mark Rutte to ask for “immediate measures to…
Lagos, Nigeria — The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has cautioned the public against widespread false claims suggesting that the results of certain schools were cancelled or that candidates’ scripts were being recalled. The warning came from Moyosola Adesina, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), where…
Lagos, Nigeria — Controversial Nigerian artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has expressed interest in joining the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality show, while criticising the current line-up of housemates for lacking style and star appeal. In a video posted on his Instagram story on Monday, Portable lamented his exclusion from the show, insisting…
Uyo, Akwa Ibom — The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested five suspected ritualists and cultists following a major operation at a shrine in Abak Local Government Area. This was revealed on Tuesday at the State Command Headquarters in Uyo by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, during a press briefing….
Former Kaduna state governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has penned down a birthday message to his wife, Asia Ahmad El-Rufai, describing her as ‘My Oga At The Top’ El-Rufai, who stated this in a birthday message on his verified Facebook page, asked his friends, followers, and fans to join him and his family in praying for…
NIGERIA – A factional leader of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has cast doubt on Peter Obi’s recent pledge to serve only one term if elected Nigeria’s president in 2027, warning Nigerians not to take the former Anambra State governor for his word. Speaking on ‘The Morning Brief’ breakfast show on Channels Television on…
ONDO STATE, NIGERIA – Unknown gunmen on Monday evening abducted a staff of the Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Mr Omoniyi Eleyinmi, at his residence in Supare Akoko area of the state. News gathered that the victim, the Faculty Officer at the Faculty of Education was abducted at his house located along Akungba-Supare…
KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA – The Hausa Christian Development Initiative (HACDI) has raised alarm over what it described as a disturbing land grab and religiously motivated persecution against Hausa Christians in Danlawal Domain, Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a press statement released on Monday, August 4, 2025, the group detailed ongoing threats, destruction…
LAGOS STATE – Many residents of Lagos State, especially those on the Island, were evicted from their homes on Monday by floods caused by torrential rainfall that lasted for over 12 hours. NEWS gathered that residents of Jakande in the Lekki area and the Ijede community in Ikorodu had their belongings submerged in floods that…
Afrobeats singer, Mr Eazi, has identified marrying a supportive spouse as one of the principles of success. The ‘Zagadat’ crooner disclosed this in an interview with a Gambian content creator, who bumped into him and his wife, Temi Otedola, on the streets of London recently. The interviewer asked: “What do you think the principles of…
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reward 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, who recently won a global English competition in the UK, the same way the government rewarded the Super Falcons and D’Tigress for their victories. Pantami made the appeal on his verified X…
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared Tuesday to unveil an updated Gaza war plan designed to destroy Hamas and secure the release of dozens of hostages, with Israeli media reporting he would order the total occupation of the Palestinian territory. Netanyahu was expected to meet security chiefs in Jerusalem to issue new orders, even as…
Jerusalem, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly preparing to unveil a new Gaza war strategy that includes a full-scale military occupation of the Palestinian enclave, despite growing international and domestic calls for a ceasefire. According to local media reports on Tuesday, Netanyahu is expected to meet with top security officials, including the…
Lagos, Nigeria — Acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has described Labour Party’s Peter Obi as a leader guided by humility, integrity, and national interest—rather than personal ambition or a desperate pursuit of power. Speaking on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans programme aired Monday, Adichie praised Obi’s consistency and selflessness, noting that despite the outcome of…
Akure, Nigeria — Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has honoured Super Falcons defender, Tosin Demehin, with a ₦30 million cash reward and a house for her stellar performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The announcement was made on Monday during a civic reception held in Akure to celebrate Ondo…
Lagos, Nigeria — The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, with a notable drop in performance compared to the previous year. In a statement issued on Monday, August 4, 2025, via its official handle on X, WAEC announced…
London, United Kingdom — The Most Rev Cherry Vann, newly appointed Archbishop of Wales and the Anglican Communion’s first openly gay female primate, has described same-sex marriage in church as “inevitable,” while reflecting on decades of navigating her faith and identity in secrecy. In an interview published on Sunday by The Guardian UK, the 66-year-old…
Atlanta, United States — Manchester United battled Everton to a 2-2 draw in the final match of the Premier League Summer Series on Sunday, securing the top spot in the pre-season US tour tournament. The Red Devils wrapped up the round-robin series with seven points, following earlier victories over West Ham (2-1) and Bournemouth (4-1)….
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected widespread thundery and rainy conditions across the country from Monday through Wednesday, cautioning against potential flash flooding in several areas. In a weather outlook issued on Sunday, NiMet forecast morning thunderstorms with moderate rainfall across parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano, and…
NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has secured the conviction of one Mr. Olaniran Satiregun for running fake and unapproved courses in his college in Nasarawa State. Satiregun was the Founder/Rector of International College of Administration Science and Technology, Auta Balefi, Nasarawa State. He was first arraigned…
NIGERIA – The Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemates breathed a collective sigh of relief as they learnt that no one would be evicted from the show in the first week. During the live eviction show on Sunday, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu eased the tension in the house as he announced that all 29 housemates were…
NIGERIA – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has claimed that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, is using ‘419 format’ on Nigerians. Keyamo stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. According to him, ADC is not using new tactics and therefore cannot deceive Nigerians ahead of the 2027 elections. “They…
Nigeria – Nigeria’s D’Tigress have clinched their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket championship, defeating Mali 78–64 at the Palais des Sports Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday night. The victory not only extends their unbeaten streak to an impressive 28 games—dating back to their last loss in 2015—but also cements their position as the…
Nigeria – Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has responded fiercely to social media activist Verydarkman, who claimed she backed out of an agreement to publicly apologise to Naira Marley and Sam Larry. According to Verydarkman, the agreement was reached during a roundtable discussion at the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, where Iyabo Ojo, Naira Marley,…
Lagos, Nigeria— Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted cocaine and tramadol 225mg hidden in 71 vehicle side mirrors destined for Libreville, Gabon, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja export shed. The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed that the first batch seized on July 19, 2025, included 57,420 tramadol…
