What Tinubu told Obi, Fayemi at pope’s inauguration
President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate, and former Ekiti governor, Kayode Fayemi, met at Pope Leo XIV’s installation mass on Sunday in Rome. Fayemi reportedly sighted President Tinubu, where he sat with other leaders and asked…
President Tinubu Meets Pope at Vatican
President Tinubu Names Wrong Cardinal As Vatican Host In X Post On Saturday Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu arrived in Rome, Italy, on Saturday to attend the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th bishop of Rome and head of…
Abandon me at events and lose your job, Gov Eno warns commissioners
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has issued a stern warning to members of the State Executive Council, threatening to sanction any cabinet member who fails to adhere strictly to official protocols of his engagements. Eno warned that…
Eberechi Eze strikes down Man City as Crystal Palace win FA Cup
Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday to win the first major trophy in the club’s history. Nigerian-born England midfielder Eberechi Eze scored in the 16th minute and Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson…
Congo-Brazzaville cleared to return to international football
Fifa has lifted the suspension of Congo-Brazzaville from international football after several conditions were met. The sanction was imposed in February because of third-party interference in the affairs of the country’s football association (Fecofoot). At the time, Fifa said…
US deports six Nigerians for various offences
Three Nigerians have been deported from the United States of America, having been charged with various crimes in the country. Sources connected to the matter said their deportation was in connection with a decision by the US government to deport…
World Health Organization scales back work after funding cuts
The World Health Organization has reduced its management team by half and will have to scale back operations, its director-general said on Wednesday, four months after the United States announced it was leaving the agency and cutting funding. “To…
Lagos set to introduce monthly rent payment
The Lagos State Government says it is finalising plans to introduce monthly and quarterly rent payment system aimed at easing financial burden on residents, especially low-income earners. The Commissioner for Housing, Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, disclosed at the 2025 Ministerial Press…
Ghana President tells firms to pump oil ‘like there’s no tomorrow
President has directed firms to pump oil ‘like there’s no tomorrow’. Studiocb55news reports that President John Mahama of Ghana has directed global firms to ramp up crude oil production in the West African nation before the global shift to renewable…
CBN unveils BVN platform for diaspora Nigerians, to expand financial access
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) on Tuesday officially inaugurated the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform in Abuja. According to the apex bank, this innovative digital gateway allows Nigerians in…