Obi Condemns Sowore’s Remand, Warns Against Silencing Critics
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the remand of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Prison, cautioning that any perception of state institutions being used to stifle dissent could weaken Nigeria’s democratic foundations. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Obi said he received news of […]
Insecurity: Oyo Govt Imposes 16-Hour Curfew in 10 LGAs
Governor Seyi Makinde has imposed a 16-hour daily curfew in 10 local government areas of Oyo State as part of intensified measures to address security challenges following the abduction of students and teachers in the state. According to a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Musibau Babatunde, the curfew takes effect from […]
SEC Warns Investors Over Fake Dangote Refinery IPO Scheme
Nigeria’s capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has moved to stop what it described as misleading promotional activities linked to a non-existent public offer allegedly associated with Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE. The intervention followed reports of widespread marketing campaigns suggesting an upcoming initial public offering (IPO) by the refinery, prompting […]
Chelle Secures Improved Eagles Deal, Takes Over Olympic Eagles
Eric Sékou Chelle has secured a contract extension with improved remuneration and will also assume responsibility for Nigeria’s U-23 national team following an agreement between the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The decision was reached at a high-level meeting in Abuja attended by NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, NSC Director-General Bukola […]
Fashola Identifies Security, Rule of Law as Governance Pillars
Former Minister of Works and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Fashola, has called for stronger law enforcement, greater public accountability, and renewed commitment to security, describing them as critical foundations for good governance and national development. Fashola made the call while delivering the keynote address at the opening of the 2026 Law Week of the […]
Trump Warns Iran Against Violating New Agreement as Switzerland Talks Yield Progress
President Donald Trump on Monday warned that the United States would respond decisively if Iran fails to honor its commitments under a newly agreed 60-day roadmap aimed at advancing peace and security negotiations. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump emphasized that Washington expects full compliance from Tehran following recent talks in Switzerland. “If […]
A Decade After Brexit, Britain Continues to Grapple With Its Political Legacy
Ten years after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, the political shockwaves of Brexit continue to shape British politics, contributing to a period of instability that has seen the country cycle through multiple prime ministers and struggle with persistent economic and governance challenges. On June 23, 2016, British voters narrowly backed leaving […]
Deadly Heatwave Sweeps France as Drownings and Heat-Related Deaths Rise
French authorities have reported around 20 drowning deaths over the weekend as people sought relief from an intense heatwave by swimming in unsupervised areas across the country. Officials warned that dangerous temperatures have prompted many residents to take risks near rivers, lakes and other unauthorized swimming locations, leading to a spike in water-related fatalities. Sports […]
France Endures Record-Breaking Heat Wave as Extreme Temperatures Grip Much of the Country
Millions of people across France awoke to another sweltering day on Tuesday as an intense heat wave continued to grip the country, exposing much of the population to exceptionally high temperatures and raising concerns about public health and safety. France’s national weather agency, Meteo France, placed 54 departments under its highest-level red heat alert, warning […]
Tinubu Appoints Former UNILAG VC as NUC Board Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe as Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Universities Commission. Ogundipe succeeds Olufemi Raphael Aina, who resigned from the position less than a year after his appointment. Aina was appointed by President Tinubu in July 2025, while members of the board were inaugurated in November […]
