Nigeria Female YellowGreens Win Kwibuka T20I Bronze Medal
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Female YellowGreens ended their 2026 Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament campaign on a high, defeating Brazil Women by two wickets to claim the bronze medal in a thrilling third-place playoff at the Gahanga International Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda. After a challenging run leading into the playoff, the Nigerian side produced one of […]
Pope Leo XIV Warns of ‘Bureaucratisation of Solidarity’ Hindering Global Aid
By Oluwakemi Kindness Pope Leo XIV on Monday criticized what he described as the growing “bureaucratization of solidarity,” saying it is slowing down humanitarian aid to the world’s hungry while weapons continue to move freely and fuel conflicts. Speaking during a visit to the headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome, the Pope […]
South Korea Jails Ex-Minister 25 Years Over Martial Law
By Oluwakemi Kindness A South Korean court has sentenced former Justice Minister, Park Sung-jae to 25 years in prison for his role in the 2024 martial law crisis linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The Seoul Central District Court found Park guilty of insurrection, saying he played a key role in supporting the controversial […]
EU Chief Praises UK’s Keir Starmer After Resignation Announcement
By Oluwakemi Kindness European Commission President Ursula, von der Leyen has praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following his announcement that he will step down as Labour Party leader and Prime Minister. Von der Leyen described Starmer as a leader who quickly rose into statesmanship, saying his leadership had strengthened both European and Ukrainian security. […]
China Restricts Exports to 10 US Firms Over Washington’s Blacklist
By Oluwakemi Kindness China has imposed export restrictions on 10 U.S companies involved in defence and rare earths mining, escalating tensions with Washington over trade and national security issues. The move comes after the United States added 80 Chinese companies and subsidiaries to a blacklist, alleging links to China’s military. The list includes major firms […]
Ekiti 2026 Governorship Election: How Each LGA Votes
By Oche Otene Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won all 16 Local Government Areas in Saturday’s Ekiti governorship election, securing re-election for a second term. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the final results at the state collation centre in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday. The Returning Officer, Prof. Adenike Oladiji, Vice […]
Reps Tell Minority Caucus to Act on Security Concerns
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called on its Minority Caucus to complement public criticism of Nigeria’s security challenges with concrete legislative action, stressing that lawmakers have both the responsibility and constitutional tools to help address the nation’s security concerns. In a statement issued on Friday by House Spokesman Rep. Akintunde Rotimi Jr., […]
Ex-Police Chiefs Reject Tinubu’s Ultimatum, Back Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of retired senior police officers has distanced itself from an ultimatum reportedly issued to President Bola Tinubu over the proposed Police Exit Bill, declaring that it does not support threats of nationwide protests and remains committed to dialogue with government authorities. In a statement signed by its Chairman, retired Commissioner […]
Marwa, UNODC Push Financial Crackdown on Drug Networks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have reaffirmed their commitment to disrupting drug trafficking networks by targeting the financial structures that sustain organized crime. Speaking at a joint press briefing in Abuja ahead of the 2026 World Drug Day, NDLEA Chairman […]
Lekan Fatodu Elected Nigeria Aquatics President in Landslide By-Election
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Lekan Fatodu has been reaffirmed as the new President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation after securing a resounding victory in a by-election conducted in Abuja on Friday. Fatodu, who currently serves as the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, succeeds the late Dr. Chamberlain Dunkwu and will lead the federation […]