18 APC first-term govs condemn xenophobic attacks in SA, back Tinubu’s reforms
The 18 first-term governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in a communiqué issued after extensive deliberations in Kebbi State, have unanimously condemned attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.
Remi Tinubu: ‘Many wealthy Nigerians were raised by pepper sellers’ — Portable
Nigerian singer Portable has defended remarks recently made by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, saying many people misunderstood the message she intended to convey about dignity in labour and humble beginnings.
Breaking: 18 first-term govs in closed-door meeting in Kebbi
A total of 18 APC first-term governors, including Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, are currently in a closed-door meeting in the Kebbi Government House.
France’s opposition figure Le Pen sentenced to 15-month ban from office
An appeals court Tuesday handed France’s far-right chief Marine Le Pen a one-year term with an ankle tag over a fake jobs scam in the European parliament, casting doubt on whether she will run for president next April.
Trump arrives Ankara for NATO summit
US President Donald Trump landed in Ankara on Tuesday for a NATO summit where leaders are hoping to woo him with promises on defence spending, an AFP correspondent said.
Ebola outbreak in Congo still in ‘expansion phase’ – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) official on Tuesday said the Ebola outbreak in Congo has not yet stabilised and is still expanding, with transmission fuelled by the population.
UniCal suspends 19 students over alleged examination misconduct
The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended 19 students over alleged examination misconduct, following recommendations by the Students’ Disciplinary Committee.
Almajiri commission says controversial projects in 2026 budget are NASS constituency interventions
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education, NCAOOSCE, has clarified that projects included in its 2026 Appropriation Act that appear to fall outside its statutory responsibilities are National Assembly constituency projects assigned to the Commission for implementation.
FG mourns Nigerian medical graduate killed in Russian airstrike
According to the ministry, Marian “reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained during a Russian aerial attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine.”
Attempted attack: NIPSS DG apologises to Berom people, sues for peace
Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Professor Ayo Omotayo, has apologised to the Berom people over remarks he made during a television interview after the attempted attack on the institute.
9 countries offering long visitor visas for travelers
As international travel continues to expand, many countries are introducing flexible visa policies to attract tourists, remote workers, students, and long-term visitors.
