Trump says US stopped ship delivering Chinese ‘gift’ to Iran
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said US forces intercepted a ship carrying a "gift" to Iran from China as Tehran tries to restock its military during a ceasefire period.
Nigeria’s Iroro Tanshi bags 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize for conservation efforts
Nigeria’s growing profile in global environmental advocacy received a boost as Iroro Tanshi was named Africa’s recipient of the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize.
2027: Why Tinubu’s govt is way forward for Nigeria — DeeOne
“For me, this government is doing well, and if any other government wants to take over, let them tell us what they want to do.”
British boxer Okolie fails drugs test ahead of Yoka bout
The 33-year-old former cruiserweight world champion was set to fight France’s 2016 super heavyweight Olympic champion Tony Yoka in Paris on Saturday.
Court order row: NNPP warns INEC could face fresh legal battles, timetable disruption
It is disturbing that INEC—an institution led by a professor of law and a senior advocate of Nigeria—should refuse to obey court orders.
Laureus World Sports Awards: Full list of winners
It was a night dominated by tennis, as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka claimed the top individual honours, while Paris Saint-Germain capped a historic season by winning Team of the Year.
Troops arrest 3 suspects with 314 rounds of ammunition in Kogi
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have disrupted a terrorist logistics network in Kogi, arresting three suspected armed couriers in Lokoja.
Foundation urges investment in tertiary education for nation-building
By Matilda Ikediobi Non-governmental organisation, C-Sagas Charity Foundation, has called for expanded access to tertiary education across the country to nurture a new generation of leaders capable of transforming their communities and the nation. The foundation made the call after awarding scholarships and bursaries to hundreds of students following its 2026 tertiary education screening exercise […]
90% of protests in Nigeria sponsored by politicians — DeeOne
DeeOne maintained that once an activist or protest movement receives backing from any interested party, it compromises the integrity of the cause being championed.
Pope visits Equatorial Guinea on last stop of Africa tour
Pope Leo XIV left on Tuesday for the final leg of his African tour in Equatorial Guinea, where his increasingly vocal defences of human rights will be closely watched in one of the most closed-off states on the continent.
2027: Opposition disunity, zoning snub may favour Tinubu – CSOs
Group of civil society organisations and opposition political actors, under the aegis of the Pan-Nigeria Civil Society Organisations and Opposition Alliance, PANCSOA, has expressed concern over the African Democratic Congress, ADC’s, decision not to outrightly zone its presidential ticket to the South, warning that President Bola Tinubu could secure an easy victory in 2027 if […]
