Akpabio urges unity against insecurity
By Henry Umoru, Abuja President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on Nigerians to support efforts to combat terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of violent crime, stressing that security requires the collective vigilance and cooperation of citizens. Akpabio made the call on Sunday in Abuja during an inter-denominational church service held at the National […]
2026 World Cup: Top 10 dark horse countries ranked
Every World Cup produces dark horse countries that emerge as surprise packages, and the 2026 edition is unlikely to be any different.
Mbaka to Makinde: Secure the release of abducted schoolchildren
By Chinedu Adonu The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has called on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to take urgent steps to secure the release of schoolchildren abducted in the state. Speaking during a sermon, Mbaka said state governments must be held accountable for the safety of citizens, […]
Middle East war, fuel crisis to halve airline profits in 2026 – IATA
By Dickson Omobola International Air Transport Association, IATA, has forecast that airline profitability will halve in 2026 compared to 2025, fingering war-related disruptions in the Middle East and rising fuel costs as major factors. IATA, in its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry, said profits are expected to decline from $45 billion in […]
Nigeria eyes €59m EU fund to tackle illegal fishing
By Godwin Oritse Nigeria is targeting €59 million in EU support through the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in 2026.Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola disclosed this during a meeting with the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, where both sides reaffirmed commitment to […]
Trump urges more ‘surgical’ strikes against Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump called for more “surgical” strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and said he is not demanding the conflict be included in a peace deal with Iran, in an interview broadcast Sunday.
