Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025. The decision marks a major shift in Canadian foreign policy and has drawn sharp criticism from United States President Donald Trump and was firmly rejected by Israel. Carney emphasized […]
Justina Azuka, wife of the murdered Anambra lawmaker Justice Azuka, has declared her intention to contest the vacant Onitsha North 1 constituency seat. Her husband, who was kidnapped in Onitsha on Christmas Eve 2024 and later found dead near the Second Niger Bridge in February, despite reports of a ransom payment. Following public calls for […]
French President Emmanuel Macron has voiced concern over the recently announced trade agreement between the European Union and the United States, suggesting that it highlights the EU’s failure to assert itself strongly enough with U.S. President Donald Trump. While acknowledging that the deal provides more clarity and opportunities for French businesses, Macron stressed that it […]
Bayern Munich announced on Wednesday the acquisition of forward Luis Díaz from reigning Premier League champions Liverpool for a reported fee that may total 75 million euros. The winger, who earned the Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cup titles during his stint at Anfield, has committed to a contract with the Bundesliga giants […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has confirmed that it has no plans to sell the Port Harcourt Refining Company, emphasizing its dedication to fully rehabilitating and maintaining the facility. This announcement was made by Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari during a company-wide town hall meeting at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, […]
Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi has been appointed as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, with his appointment taking effect from August 14, 2025. The announcement was made in an official statement by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), signed by its Secretary, Major General A.M. Jibril, on behalf […]
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has joined the nationwide seven-day warning strike called by the association’s national headquarters. Mrs. Olufunmilola Faminu, branch chairperson, explained that the strike was triggered by the Federal Government’s failure to meet key demands, including the employment of more […]
The Chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Kafilat Ogbara, has called on Nigerians to support a bill proposing 182 additional legislative seats exclusively for women. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, Ogbara, who represents Kosofe Federal Constituency in Lagos State highlighted the persistent underrepresentation of women in […]
The National Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Umar Farouk, has warned that Peter Obi risks losing the party’s 2027 presidential ticket if he continues associating with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Farouk, speaking in a recent interview, emphasized that the LP’s presidential ticket is open to all contenders and not reserved for any individual. […]
Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq is currently negotiating a summer transfer to Deportivo Alavés as the Basque club looks to strengthen its attacking lineup following the departure of Joaquín Panichelli to Strasbourg. The 27-year-old, who joined Real Sociedad in 2022 from Almería for 20 million euros, has faced challenges in regaining his form due to a […]