Category: news
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National Assembly has announced that Nigeria is set to enact Africa’s first comprehensive legal framework for the digital economy and e-governance through the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill 2025, which is expected to be sent to President Bola Tinubu for assent this week. The bill, jointly prepared by the Senate and House Committees…
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Britain and South Africa have returned more than 130 gold and bronze artefacts to Ghana, many of which were taken from the Asante Kingdom between the 1870s and early 20th century. The items, including royal regalia, ceremonial drums, and gold weights, were formally received by Asante King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Africa’s youth to be “positively disruptive” and assume leadership roles, emphasizing that they are not just the leaders of tomorrow but of today. Speaking at the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Obasanjo stressed that young people must leverage their numbers…
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Abia State Government has paid over ₦20 million in compensation to victims of a billboard collapse that occurred on May 28, 2025, near Salad Market in Aba, which killed a tricyclist and injured several others. Following the incident, Governor Alex Otti directed the government to cover all medical bills and ensure safety compliance across the…
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Super Eagles has commenced their training camp in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. Six players—Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, and Wilfred Ndidi—have already reported for duty. While Head coach Eric Chelle invited 24 players to join the squad on Saturday, the team will…
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Federal Government has announced that Nigeria has attracted over $5 billion in new investments in manufacturing, fintech, and energy sectors, reflecting growing investor confidence driven by economic reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda. President Bola Tinubu highlighted these achievements at the 39th Lagos International Trade Fair, emphasizing efforts to enhance transparency, support local industries, and…
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Tanzanian authorities have charged hundreds of people, including opposition officials and an influential preacher, with treason related to protests over disputed elections last month amid escalating political tensions and violence that may have resulted in over 1,000 deaths. Key opposition figures, such as Chadema’s leader Tundu Lissu and officials Brenda Rupia and John Mnyika, face…
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Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has strongly rejected US President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and his claims of “Christian genocide.” The council dismissed these allegations as false, politically motivated, and aimed at inciting religious division. NSCIA emphasized that violence in Nigeria is due to terrorism, criminality,…
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Anambra 2025 governorship election has concluded, with Independent National Electoral Commission INEC declaring the incumbent, Chukwuma Soludo of APGA, as the winner. Soludo secured a landslide victory across all 21 local government areas in the state, polling 422,664 votes. His closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of APC, received 99,445 votes. Other candidates included Paul Chukwuma (YPP),…
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THOMAS TUCHEL PRAISES JUDE BELLINGHAM AFTER ENGLAND RECALL, SAYS MIDFIELDER’S EDGE KEY FOR WORLD CUP
England manager Thomas Tuchel has praised Jude Bellingham after recalling him to the national squad for upcoming matches against Serbia and Albania, saying the midfielder’s “edge” could be key to England’s World Cup hopes. Bellingham, 22, was controversially left out of the last squad, but Tuchel said the player responded perfectly by performing at a…
