Obi Warns on Nigeria’s $11.6bn Debt Plan
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s projected $11.6 billion debt repayment plan for 2026, warning that it reflects the country’s worsening fiscal position. Obi made the remarks in a statement shared on his official X account on Monday, saying the rising debt burden should raise serious questions […]
WHO Warns of Ebola, Hantavirus Risks at Summit
By Oluwakemi Kindness The World Health Organization (WHO) has opened a major global health ministers’ meeting in Geneva amid rising concern over deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks, as well as funding cuts and geopolitical tensions affecting global health systems. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the world is facing “difficult, dangerous, and divisive times,” […]
Saudi Arabia Announces May 26 Arafat Standing Date
By Zainab Bakare Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announce the Standing at Mount Arafat, the pinnacle of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The Court also confirmed that Eid al-Adha celebrations will be observed the following day, Wednesday, May 27, 2026. This follows the official declaration that Monday, May […]
APC Disqualifies 47 Senatorial Aspirants Ahead of 2027 Primaries
By Oluwakemi Kindness The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a list of 47 senatorial aspirants who were not cleared to contest its Senate primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party disclosed the names in a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. According to the APC, the […]
Musk Trial Against OpenAI Begins in US Court
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deliberations have begun in a major legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI over the company’s shift from a nonprofit research lab to a profit-driven AI giant. The trial, taking place in Oakland, California, pits Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a dispute over the company’s founding mission and its transformation […]
DHQ, US AFRICOM Intensify Airstrikes on ISIS/ISWAP in Borno
By Zainab Bakare The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM), has intensified coordinated military operations against ISIS militants in Nigeria’s North-East, recording fresh successes in targeted air strike missions around Metele in Borno State. This is disclosed in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major […]
NSC, NOC Back BFN’s Vision for Sustainable Badminton Growth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) have commended the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) for organising a strategic retreat aimed at repositioning badminton for sustainable growth, grassroots expansion, and elite performance in the country. The two-day retreat, held in Abuja from May 13 to 14, brought together […]
NTF National Open Trials End in Abeokuta, Discover New Talents
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 National Open Trials of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) have ended in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with the federation declaring the event a major success in discovering fresh talents ahead of upcoming international championships. President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation, Tayo Popoola, said the three-day competition showcased the bright future of […]
Nigeria Osaretin Wins Gold at African Cycling Championships
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Grace Osaretin delivered a golden performance on home soil, powering to victory in the Women Junior 1km Time Trial at the ongoing 2026 CAC Track African Championships in Abuja. The young Nigerian cyclist thrilled the home crowd with a dominant ride, clocking 1:14.380 to secure gold ahead of Egypt’s Joudy El […]
DHQ Clarifies reports on Neutralised Terrorist Commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki
By Zainab Bakare The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified concerns surrounding the recent neutralisation of a high-profile terrorist commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, during a joint operation conducted with the United States Africa Command on May 16, 2026. In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the military addressed public reactions […]