Sarah Mullally Appointed First Female Archbishop of Canterbury in Historic Church Milestone
In a landmark decision, Sarah Mullally has been named the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England and the spiritual head of the global Anglican Communion, which counts more than 85 million followers worldwide. At 63, Mullally already holds a distinguished record as Bishop of London since 2018—the […]
Hamas Agrees to Release Israeli Hostages Under Trump-Brokered Peace Plan, Raising Hopes for End to Gaza War
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Hamas announced Friday evening that it has agreed to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, as outlined in a peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The development marks the most promising step yet toward ending the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza. In a statement, the […]
PDP Issues Warning Over Anti-Party Activities in Akwa Ibom
The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Debo Ologunagba, has warned members against engaging in actions capable of undermining the party’s unity or breaching its constitution. Speaking at an interactive session with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Ologunagba reminded members that the PDP constitution forbids dual membership and any behaviour that […]
Chibok Girls’ Abduction Is a Scar I’ll Die With — Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the 2014 abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls as a permanent scar on his presidency and personal life. Jonathan made the remark on Friday in Abuja during the public presentation of Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, a book authored by retired Chief of Defence Staff, Lucky Irabor. “It […]
Stop Igbo Property Demolitions, Ben Kalu Tells Tinubu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the alleged demolition of houses and offices belonging to South Easterners in Lagos State. Kalu made the appeal on Friday at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, during a reception in honour of the president following the […]
Ibadan Airport Will Be Nigeria’s Top Investment Hub — Gov. Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to attracting more investors to the state, nearly a week after the first wide-bodied aircraft landed at the upgraded Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan. Speaking at The Jagz Hospitality Conference, held to mark the hotel’s first anniversary, Makinde said the airport’s upgrade had rewritten its […]
Mutfwang Assures Warm Reception for Tinubu’s Visit to Plateau
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has assured that residents will warmly receive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his visit to the state today, Saturday, October 4, 2025. Mutfwang gave the assurance on Friday during the Distinguished Alumni Lecture of the University of Jos, delivered by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi. […]
Otti Expresses Confidence in Nnamdi Kanu’s Imminent Release
Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has expressed optimism that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, will soon regain his freedom. Otti made the remark on Friday during a one-day official visit to the state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Works, Dave […]
Trump Freezes $26 Billion in Blue-State Funds Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown
The Trump administration has frozen $26 billion in federal funding designated for Democratic-led states, escalating tensions as the government shutdown drags into another day without a resolution. The move targets $18 billion set aside for transit projects in New York—home to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries—and another $8 billion […]
Manchester Synagogue Attack Leaves Two Dead, Three Injured, Attacker Identified as Jihad Al-Shamie
A deadly terrorist attack struck the Jewish community in Crumpsall, Manchester on Thursday morning, when a man drove a car into worshippers outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue during Yom Kippur, Judaism’s holiest day, before launching a knife assault that killed two and injured three others. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) identified the attacker as […]
