BREAKING: Governor Fubara withdraws from 2027 governorship race
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the exercise scheduled for Thursday, saying his decision was taken in the interest of peace and unity in…
Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
As dawn breaks, hundreds of men gather at a dusty square in Chaghcharan, the capital of Ghor province in Afghanistan. They line the roadside with weary faces, hoping someone will come along offering any work. It will determine whether their…
Otedola moves to invest $100m in Dangote refinery
Otedola Plans $100m Investment in Dangote Refinery Ahead IPO Nigerian billionaire and Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has announced plans to invest $100 million in the Dangote Refinery as the facility prepares for a proposed public listing. Otedola made…
FCT Residents Lament “Crazy” Estimated Electricity Bills Amid Worsening Power Supply
FCT Residents Lament “Crazy” Estimated Electricity Bills Amid Worsening Power Supply Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised fresh concerns over what they describe as “crazy” estimated electricity bills despite enduring poor and inconsistent power supply in many…
Church makes $25 million donation to UNICEF fund supporting child nutrition
‘We are empowering mothers to help their children reach their potential,’ says Relief Society general president Continuing the effort to care for women and children in need around the world, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating…
UK Drops Mandatory Digital ID Plan After Backlash
UK Drops Mandatory Digital ID Plan After Backlash The United Kingdom government has abandoned plans to make digital identity cards compulsory for workers, reversing a controversial proposal that had triggered political opposition and civil liberties concerns across the country. Prime…
Nigerian Athlete Shot Dead In US Days Before MBA Graduation
A Nigerian athlete and graduate student, Oluwabukola Pereira, has been shot dead in the United States just days before completing her Master of Business Administration degree. Pereira, 30, was reportedly killed during a suspected robbery at a car service centre…
We Never Denied El-Rufai Food, Medical Care, Family Lied — ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has dismissed allegations by the family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that he was denied food and medical care while in detention, describing the claims as false and…
Former Nigerian minister hospitalized in Egypt
Former Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Umar Farouq is currently hospitalized in Egypt and unable to attend her ongoing court case, according to her lawyer. At the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, the prosecution informed the court that the…
Lagos bans movement of goods on public buses
The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on the movement of goods and heavy luggage on all regulated public transport buses across the state. The enforcement of the directive is scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2026. Lagos…