US, Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Gulf Tensions Escalate
By Zainab Bakare Iran has launched fresh attacks on US military bases in several Gulf states, while the United States carried out overnight airstrikes on multiple targets across Iran, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Tehran said its latest strikes targeted US-linked facilities in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, despite an earlier agreement aimed at […]
500 Feared Dead After Migrant Boats Sink Off Myanmar
By Zainab Bakare More than 500 people are feared dead after two boats carrying Rohingya refugees reportedly capsized off the coast of Myanmar, according to the United Nations. In a joint statement, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said the vessels, which departed from Myanmar’s conflict-ridden Rakhine State in […]
US House Backs Bill to Cut All Aid to Nigeria
By Zainab Bakare The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would increase the proposed withholding of US assistance to Nigeria from 50 percent to 100 percent until the Nigerian government takes what lawmakers describe as effective steps to prevent violence, protect citizens and hold perpetrators accountable. The amendment was sponsored by […]
CAC Begins Process to Delist 100,000 Defaulting Companies
By Zainab Bakare The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has begun the process of striking 100,000 companies off its register for failing to comply with statutory filing requirements. In a public notice issued on Wednesday, the Commission said the affected companies failed to file outstanding annual returns and other mandatory documents as required under the Companies […]
Nigeria Beat Côte d’Ivoire to Extend Perfect Volleyball Run
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s volleyball team continued their impressive run at the 2026 African Nations Cup Zone 3 Qualifiers with a commanding straight-sets victory over hosts Côte d’Ivoire on Wednesday, maintaining their perfect record in the competition. The Nigerian side produced another disciplined performance to seal a 3-0 win, taking the match 25-16, […]
Bamidele Outlines Safeguards, Funding for State Police
By Anayo Akwitti Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Wednesday, provided further details on how the proposed state police services would be insulated from the abuse of some political actors and their funding should be a first-line charge in the ongoing amendment to the 1999 Constitution. Bamidele, also Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on the […]
Nigeria Top Group C, Reach Billie Jean King Cup Next Round
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria booked their place in the next round of the Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III Qualifiers in Gaborone, Botswana, after a commanding 3-0 victory over Madagascar to finish top of Group C. The Nigerian team made a strong statement against the previously unbeaten Malagasy side, maintaining their perfect record in […]
FG Evacuates 1,490 Nigerians from South Africa After Attacks
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government says it has evacuated 1,490 Nigerians from South Africa following a series of xenophobic attacks and security concerns. In a statement signed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ministry say the fifth and final evacuation flight departed Johannesburg on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, carrying 305 […]
Abba Moro Slams Benue Response to Deadly Otukpo Attack
By Anayo Akwitti Lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District, Senator Abba Moro, has expressed dissatisfaction with the Benue State Government’s response to the latest attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area, describing Governor Hyacinth Alia’s N5 million donation to victims as demeaning Speaking with senate reporters at the National Assembly on Wednesday, Abba said […]
Mahmoud Seeks Transparent, Pilgrim-Centred Hajj Reforms,
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called for far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s Hajj administration to build a transparent, efficient and pilgrim-focused system capable of delivering world-class services. Speaking at the Stakeholders’ Summit on Post-2026 Hajj Review and NAHCON Reform in Abuja, Mahmoud said the theme, […]