US, Iran agree deal framework but need Trump sign-off – Sources
US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a framework for a 60-day ceasefire extension deal in the Middle East war but were still waiting for President Donald Trump’s approval, US sources told AFP on Thursday. The development came after Washington and Tehran accused each other of violating an ongoing truce following an exchange of fire, […]
Presidency warns against deepfake videos, says religion being weaponised for political gain
The Presidency has raised alarm over what it described as a growing wave of deepfake videos and manipulated online content aimed at weaponising religion for political purposes ahead of the election season.
Primaries crisis: Alimosho APC members reject candidates’ list
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, under the umbrella of the APC Alimosho Federal Constituency Synergy Group, AFCSG, on Thursday, rejected the candidates’ list released by the leadership of the party, insisting that the incumbent lawmaker, Mr Ganiyu Ayuba, won the House of Representatives primary election held on May 16, 2026.
Unity Cup: Jamaica vow to stop Nigeria’s title defence
Jamaica midfielder Courtney Clarke has warned that the Reggae Boyz are determined to end the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s reign as Unity Cup champions when both sides meet in Saturday’s final in London.
Kogi APC Crisis: Stakeholders urge Tinubu to back neutral candidate for senate ticket
Concerned stakeholders from across the seven local government areas of Kogi West Senatorial District have called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, to intervene in the lingering crisis over the party’s senatorial primary election in the district.
‘600m Africans in darkness’: Workers reject AfDB, World Bank electricity plan
Nigerian and other African labour unions have rejected the AfDB, and World Bank-backed “Mission 300” electricity initiative
