15 soldiers killed by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists in Benin
West Africa is suffering from a surge in attacks by the JNIM, the Islamic State group and other jihadist militias, particularly in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, where a series of military coups have coincided with severe instability.
Trump says Zelensky ‘has to get a deal done,’ insists Putin ready
US President Donald Trump on Thursday described Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky as the obstacle to a deal with Russia, whose leader Vladimir Putin he insisted was cooperative.
Tinubu’s economic reforms yielding measurable results – Information minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu are yielding measurable results.
Tinubu resolves OPL 245 dispute with ENI, unlocks deepwater investment
Tinubu announced the agreement at a meeting in his office attended by the Chief Executive Officer of Eni, Claudio Descalzi and other senior officials.
Trump demands role in choosing next Iran leader, says Khamenei son ‘unacceptable’
US President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted he should have a role in picking Iran’s next supreme leader after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose son he said he found unacceptable.
Enugu Assembly passes law to harmonize taxes, ban illegal levies, roadblocks
The Enugu State House of Assembly has passed a landmark law aimed at harmonizing taxes and levies across the state, a move intended to eliminate illegal roadblocks and unauthorized collections that have long burdened residents.
Tinubu appoints 4 Permanent Secretaries into Federal Civil Service
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service to fill existing vacancies.
Amend Electoral Act or we boycott 2027 elections – IPAC
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has warned that political parties under its umbrella may boycott the 2027 General Elections if the National Assembly does not urgently amend key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
My birthday celebrates God’s grace, says Obasanjo
…Africa’s biggest challenge is leadership — ex-president By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday described his 89th birthday as a moment of gratitude to God, saying the celebration was more about appreciating divine grace than marking age. Obasanjo said longevity should be viewed as a blessing and an opportunity to remain […]
Singer Britney Spears arrested for DUI
Pop icon Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night for driving under the influence (DUI), according to law enforcement sources.
FEC approves 100% annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers
A statement signed on Thursday by Eno Olotu, Director of Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, confirmed the approval.
