Flooding, storms in central China kill 8, injure 275
By Mardiyyah Abubakar At least eight people died and 275 others were injured after powerful thunderstorms and strong winds swept through central China, authorities said on Tuesday. The severe weather hit several parts of Hubei Province on Monday, affecting cities including Huangshi and Huanggang. Officials also reported tornadoes in some areas, while one person remains […]
Bombs Hit Damascus During Macron’s Visit to Syria
By Oluwakemi Kindness At least two explosions have rocked the Syrian capital, Damascus, during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron. Television footage showed plumes of smoke rising over the city after the blasts on Tuesday. Reports say the explosions occurred in a busy civilian area, describing the incident as a criminal act and warning […]
UBA Names Nnorom Chairman as Elumelu Retires
By Mardiyyah Abubakar United Bank for Africa (UBA) has named Emmanuel Nnorom as its new Group Chairman following the retirement of Tony Elumelu from the bank’s Board of Directors. Elumelu will officially step down on August 21, 2026, after completing the 12-year tenure limit for non-executive directors set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The […]
NILDS DG Urges Staff to develop Multi-lingual Skills
By Anayo Akwitti The need for the acquisition of extra lingual capabilities has become an advantage in today’s world especially with the continuing free movement across the African continent and beyond by Nigerians. Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Sulaiman Abubakar reiterated this position by calling on the management […]
Tinubu Orders Probe of Big Techs Over Media Content Rights
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the unauthorised use of Nigerian media content. The directive follows a petition submitted by the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), comprising the […]
Dangote Refinery Emerges Europe’s Top Jet Fuel Supplier
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery exported approximately 466,000 metric tonnes of aviation fuel to Europe in June 2026, surpassing the United States and other traditional suppliers to become the continent’s leading source of jet fuel during the month. The volume, estimated at 582.5 million litres, is valued at roughly ₦757 billion, based on […]
10 Killed, 6 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A fatal road crash at the Saapade Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State has claimed the lives of ten people, leaving six others with various degrees of injuries. Confirming the incident in a statement, Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), […]
England Beat Mexico 3-2 to Reach World Cup Quarter-finals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso England booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a pulsating Round of 16 encounter, as France, Morocco and Norway also secured their places in the last eight. The Three Lions recovered from an early setback with Jude Bellingham scoring twice in […]
NSC Reaffirms Hockey Revival, Eyes Continental Hosting
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to revitalising hockey through improved infrastructure, grassroots development and stronger domestic competitions as part of efforts to restore Nigeria’s status on the African hockey stage. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Nigeria Hockey Super […]
NILDS DG’s Social Sports Day: When Work Meets Recreation
By Anayo Akwitti Sweat, laughter, camaraderie and friendly competition blended seamlessly on Saturday, July 4, as the management and staff of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) gathered for the second quarterly edition of the DG’s Social and Sports Day. The Institute’s permanent site at No. 2 Professor Abubakar Sulaiman Avenue, Piwoyi, […]