In a bold step towards confronting the historical injustices of slavery, colonialism, and cultural exploitation, the Nigerian Senate Committee on Reparation and Repatriation has hosted a continental consultative forum with African diplomats at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The high-level event, held on Monday, brought together envoys from across Africa to discuss pathways for reparative…
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will grant visa waivers to holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), signaling a renewed era of Africa-Caribbean collaboration. The OECS member states include Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in a coordinated effort with the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have neutralized 10 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during a fierce gun battle along the Rann–Gamboru Ngala axis, close to the Nigeria–Cameroon border. The successful counter-terrorism operation was disclosed on Monday night by the…
Renowned American televangelist and gospel singer Jimmy Swaggart has passed away at the age of 90 following a cardiac arrest. His death was confirmed on Tuesday via an emotional post shared on his official Instagram handle. Quoting 2 Timothy 4:7-8, the statement read in part: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my…
Students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, took to the streets in protest on Tuesday, rejecting the recent decision by the state government to rename the institution as Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic. The renaming was made in honour of the late former governor of old Oyo State, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, who passed away at age 89….
Renowned Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, has been buried in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, fulfilling his lifelong wish to be laid to rest in one of Islam’s holiest cities. He died on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the age of 91. The funeral, originally scheduled for Monday, was delayed due…
In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced 100% availability on all major crude oil pipelines across the country throughout June 2025. This breakthrough was revealed by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd., Mr. Bashir Ojulari, during his keynote address…
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, the political landscape may soon witness a dramatic shake-up. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and other top Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders held a closed-door strategic meeting in Abuja. The high-level gathering, hosted at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, signals a potential political…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary following its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday. The announcement was made by the PDP’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, during a press briefing shortly after the high-level meeting. Damagum confirmed that Senator Anyanwu’s reinstatement…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, pledging to serve only one four-year term if elected. Obi made the declaration during a live interactive session on X Spaces (formerly Twitter Spaces) on Sunday night, where he answered questions from supporters within Nigeria and the…
