Dangote Foundation, NNPC Commit N30.5bn to Remi Tinubu’s Food Bank as Total Pledges Surpass N65bn
Major stakeholders across Nigeria’s public and private sectors have pledged over N65 billion in support of the National Community Food Bank Programme, an initiative spearheaded by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to combat hunger and malnutrition nationwide. At the official launch…
Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi – a longtime ally and fierce defender of his administration – from her post as America’s top law enforcement officer. Trump praised her in a post on Truth Social and…
36 Nigerian Students Win NTIC National Mathematics Competition Scholarships
Thirty-six students from across Nigeria have emerged winners at the 23rd Annual National Mathematics Competition, earning scholarships and prizes in recognition of their outstanding academic performance. The awards were presented at a ceremony organised by Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC)…
2027: Millions may lose vote in INEC revalidation plan — ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised alarm over an alleged plan by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a nationwide voter revalidation exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that the move could disenfranchise millions of…
Senegal president signs tough new anti-LGBT law doubling jail terms
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signed a new law doubling to 10 years the maximum prison term for sexual acts by same-sex couples. The new law also criminalises the “promotion” of homosexuality, which includes any public representation and financial…
Tinubu Cancels Ogun Trip, Heads to Jos Over Deadly Attacks
President Bola Tinubu has postponed a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport and will instead travel to Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Thursday to commiserate with the state government and…
Nigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violent
Nigeria’s high commission in South Africa has urged its citizens there to be cautious following an anti-illegal immigration protest in Eastern Cape province that turned violent. On Monday, activists were holding a peaceful march in the port city of KuGompo…
US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
A US freelance journalist has been kidnapped in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, and one of the suspects is linked to an Iran-backed militia, Iraqi and US officials say.Shelly Kittleson was abducted on Tuesday evening, said Al-Monitor, a news outlet for…
US Missionary Calls for Urgent Action on Plateau Killings
A United States-based missionary, Alex Barbir, has raised strong concerns over the Nigerian government’s response to the recent wave of violence in Jos, calling for urgent and decisive intervention to halt the killings and restore stability in the region. Barbir,…