NRC Suspends Abuja-Kaduna Train Service After Derailment
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended the Abuja-Kaduna train service indefinitely following the derailment of a passenger train on Sunday. NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, announced the suspension in Abuja, assuring that refund measures were in place for affected passengers. He said 618 passengers were on board when the incident occurred near Asham train station, […]
PDP Moves to Woo Jonathan, Obi Ahead of 2027 Elections
Senate Minority Leader and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Abba Moro, has revealed ongoing efforts to bring former President Goodluck Jonathan and Labour Party’s Peter Obi back into the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Moro said discussions were already underway to persuade the two political figures. “So, […]
Japan Denies Introducing Special Visa Scheme for Nigerians
The Japanese government has dismissed reports suggesting it created a new visa category for skilled Nigerians. In a statement issued through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan clarified that the recently launched JICA Africa Hometown Initiative is not related to immigration but rather designed to foster exchanges between African countries and Japanese local governments. Unveiled last week, […]
CBN Sets October 2025 Deadline for ISO 20022 Migration in Payments System
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all commercial banks, microfinance banks, mobile money operators, and licensed payment service providers to fully adopt the ISO 20022 standard for payment messaging by October 31, 2025. ISO 20022 is the global data exchange format for payments, securities, trade services, cards, and foreign exchange. In a circular […]
Australia Cuts Ties with Iran, Expels Ambassador Over Alleged Attacks on Jewish Sites
Australia has expelled Iran’s ambassador and suspended direct diplomatic ties with Tehran following accusations that the Iranian government orchestrated two antisemitic attacks on Australian soil. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement on Tuesday, citing findings from the Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO), which concluded that Iran was behind coordinated arson attacks targeting Jewish sites […]
French PM Bayrou Faces Mounting Opposition Ahead of Budget Confidence Vote
Prime Minister François Bayrou is facing a wave of opposition from across France’s political spectrum after calling a high-stakes vote of confidence on September 8 regarding his government’s proposed €44 billion in budget cuts. Leading a minority government since December, Bayrou framed the vote as a necessary response to the country’s worsening fiscal outlook. “Yes, […]
Trump Attempts to Dismiss Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Sparking Legal Showdown
President Donald Trump has announced the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing what he claims are false statements related to mortgage documentation. The move has sparked a constitutional controversy, with Cook rejecting the decision and vowing to remain in office. Trump asserted that he had “sufficient reason” to terminate Cook under executive authority, […]
Nigeria, Brazil Sign Bilateral Air Service Agreement to Boost Trade and Ties
Nigeria has signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil, paving the way for direct flights between both countries and strengthening economic, cultural, and diplomatic relations. The Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Tunde Moshood, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. He said the agreement […]
PDP Confirms Umar Damagum as Substantive National Chairman
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ratified Umar Damagum as the party’s substantive National Chairman. The confirmation was made on Monday during the PDP’s 102nd NEC meeting in Abuja, where the session was briefly halted for his swearing-in by the National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade. In his acceptance speech, […]
Amina Mohammed Urges Africa to Harness Technology in Fight Against Terrorism
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has warned that Africa cannot afford to remain passive in the face of rapid technological change. Speaking at the 2025 Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja on Monday, Mohammed said insurgent groups were exploiting new technologies to intensify attacks, stressing the need for the continent […]
