President Trump to attend Club World Cup final
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he will attend Sunday’s FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The announcement follows FIFA’s decision to open a new office in New York’s Trump Tower, marking a symbolic move to deepen its presence in the United States. The country is currently hosting the inaugural […]
Oyo procures N7.7bn surveillance aircraft
The Oyo State Executive Council has approved the immediate procurement of two surveillance aircraft, valued at N7,763,360,000, to bolster security across the state. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, following the council’s meeting held on Tuesday. The statement explained that the two DA 42 MNG model […]
BREAKING: FG declares 16 as minimum age for university, polytechnic admission
The Federal Government has officially fixed the minimum entry age into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions at 16. Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this known on Tuesday while speaking at the ongoing Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja. Alausa stated that the new age requirement is non-negotiable and must be […]
Former SGF Babachir Lawal Quits APC
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). His resignation was contained in a letter he personally signed and addressed to the APC chairman of Banshika Ward in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. In the letter dated 29th June 2025, Lawal […]
Ex-police affairs minister Adamu Waziri resigns from PDP, joins ADC
Adamu Waziri, a former minister of police affairs, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Waziri, a founding member of PDP and member of the party’s board of trustees (BoT), announced his decision to leave on Monday at the Dogo Tebo ward in Potiskum LGA of Yobe state. He attributed his decision […]
BREAKING: Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin, is dead
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors. It was learnt that the monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne. The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days […]
Ignore Defection Rumor, PDP Remains United – Chairman
The Chairman, People’s Democratic Party in Osun State, Hon Sunday Bisi has debunked the news that Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke intend to dump the party, stating that the party remains united. In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Osogbo, the Osun state capital, the Chairman described the news as falsehood […]
Nasarawa APC Chairman Suspended
The leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Gayam Ward of Lafia Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, have suspended the state’s chairman of the party, Aliyu Bello, over alleged anti-party. The ward leaders who converged in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, on Tuesday said Bello’s action had caused embarrassment to the party and undermined the […]
French league unveils channel to broadcast Ligue 1
The French football league (LFP) announced on Tuesday the creation of its own channel to broadcast Ligue 1 matches next season, after clubs voted in favour of ending a deal with DAZN. An agreement was struck for a “TV and digital platform entirely dedicated to Ligue 1” following a meeting of club presidents, the LFP’s […]
Alara Felicitates Customs CG, Adeniyi on Election as WCO Chairman
The Alara of Ara Kingdom, HRM Oba Dr Olubayo Adesola Windapo, Abidogun 1, has rejoiced with the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on his election as Chairman of the World Customs Organization (WCO). Kabiyesi notes that the Customs CG’s election to head the WCO Council, comprising heads of 186 Customs […]