President Tinubu Calls for Collective efforts to tackle Drugs scourge
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized that the fight against illicit drugs and substance abuse in Nigeria must be a collective effort, involving all stakeholders, including families, faith leaders, civil society organizations, and community leaders. Speaking at the commemoration of the 2025 World Drug Day, President Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the […]
Super Eagles Forward Onuachu Joins Turkish Side Trabzonspor
Southampton have announced the permanent transfer of Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu to Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor. The saints confirmed the transfer Friday in a statement on their website. Southampton will be playing in the English Championship next season after suffering relegation from the Premier League last season. They were relegated alongside Ipswich Town […]
Obasanjo Criticize Africa’s Political Elite
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised Africaâs political elite for âlackingâ the basic economic knowledge needed to drive the continentâs development, blaming this deficiency for underdevelopment, corruption, and dependency on foreign aid. Speaking on the theme âAfrican Renaissance in an Era of Turbulence: Are the Lions Still on the Move?â Obasanjo called for a re-evaluation […]
President Tinubu Signs Four New Tax Bills Into law
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed the four new tax bills passed by the National Assembly into law, describing it as the most comprehensive, pro-poor tax reform in Nigeriaâs history. The bills are the Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business), which aims to consolidate Nigeria’s fragmented tax laws into a harmonised statute; the Nigeria […]
Ayra Starr Joins Hollywood Cast for ‘Children Of Blood and Bone’ Movie
Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has stepped into the world of acting, as she joins the cast of Children of Blood and Bone, a highly anticipated adaptation of Tomi Adeyemiâs best-selling fantasy novel. The BET award winning singer stars alongside Idris Elba, Viola Davis, and Cynthia Erivo in the big-screen adaptation of a story steeped in […]
Neymar Extends Santos Contract Until End Of 2025
Neymar on Tuesday extended his contract with Brazilian club Santos until the end of 2025, as he attempts to recapture his form in time for next yearâs World Cup. He stated that he followed my heart and had made his decision, saying Santos is not just his team, his home, roots, history, and life,âNeymar started […]
Kenyans to Mark One-Year Anniversary of Anti-Government Protests Amid Renewed Unrest
Kenyans are expected to take to the streets in large numbers on Wednesday to mark the one-year anniversary of anti-government protests that culminated in the storming of parliament and several deaths as police opened fire on demonstrators. Although the protests eventually faded after President William Ruto withdrew proposed tax hikes that had initially sparked the […]
IGP Arrest 26 Over Yelwata Killings
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the arrest of 26 persons suspected to be masterminds of the killings in Yelwata, Benue State. The IGP said the police were on the heels of other suspects who participated in the Yelwata killings while assuring Nigerians that the police are not overwhelmed as they are […]
Tinubu Rejects NASS Library Trust Fund Amendment Bill
President Bola Tinubu has officially declined to sign the National Assembly Library Trust Fund (Establishment) Amendment Bill 2025 into law, citing several constitutional and policy concerns that, if left unaddressed, could undermine existing government frameworks and set what he described as an âunsustainable precedent.â In a formal communication addressed to the Speaker of the House […]
NSA Links Poverty, Hunger To National Security Threats
At the 14th National Security Seminar held in Abuja, the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, warned that poverty and hunger have become primary drivers of insecurity, violence, and societal instability across Nigeria. They expressed concern over how these socioeconomic issues have escalated into serious national […]