Tinubu Leads Tributes as Buhari Is Laid to Rest in Daura
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima led top dignitaries to Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday to honor former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on July 13, 2025. Tinubu received Buhari’s flag-draped casket at Katsina Airport around 2 p.m., accompanied by a full military guard of honour and senior officers. The remains […]
Turkey Warns of FETO Threat in Nigeria
The Turkish government has raised concerns over the presence of the Fethullah Terrorist Organisation (FETO) in Nigeria and other countries, warning that the group poses a global security threat. This warning came from Turkey’s Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, during a dinner in Abuja marking Türkiye’s Democracy and National Unity Day, commemorating the failed coup […]
Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya to Seek Re-Election
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state at 92, has announced that he will run for re-election in this year’s presidential vote on October 12. Biya, who is seeking a new term that could keep him in office until he is nearly 100, came to power more than 40years ago in […]
Senate: No Legal Basis Yet for Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Return
The Senate has said there is currently no legal basis for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume her duties following her suspension in March. The Senate’s spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, stated this on Sunday in response to reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan plans to return to plenary on Tuesday, citing a Federal High Court ruling. According to Adaramodu, […]
President Tinubu Announces the Death of Buhari
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement issued by the Presidency, Buhari passed away in London at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, following a prolonged illness. Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to accompany the late President’s remains from the UK, back to Nigeria […]
Tamra Judge Opens Up About Mental Health and Past Trauma
Tamra Judge opened up about her mental health struggles on the Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19 premiere, revealing she’s been deeply emotional and overwhelmed in therapy. The 57-year-old shared that she’s been grappling with unresolved trauma from her custody battle with ex-husband Simon Barney, estrangement from her daughter Sidney, and her absent father. […]
Dangote Questions Viability of Nigeria’s State Refineries
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has expressed strong doubts about the functionality of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, despite $18 billion reportedly spent on them by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). Speaking to Global CEO Africa members after a tour of his Lekki refinery, Dangote highlighted that […]
Ghana Criticizes U.S. Over Sharp Cut in Visa Validity for Its Citizens
The Ghanaian government has criticized the U.S. for reducing B1/B2 visa validity for Ghanaians from five years with multiple entries to three months with a single entry, calling the change a significant departure from long-standing bilateral visa agreements. In a July 10, 2025 statement, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over the impact on […]
Supreme Court Upholds Okpebholo’s Edo Governorship Win in Unanimous Ruling
The Supreme Court has officially confirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, rejecting Asue Ighodalo’s appeal by a unanimous five-justice panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba. The court found no reason to overturn earlier rulings from both the Court of Appeal and the Edo State Election Tribunal, all of which upheld Okpebholo’s victory. Ighodalo, representing […]
FBI Seeks Military Veteran in Texas Detention Center Ambush
The FBI is actively searching for Benjamin Hanil Song, a 32-year-old former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, in connection with a violent ambush on the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4, 2025. Song is accused of firing two AR-15-style rifles at law enforcement officers during the attack, which left an Alvarado police officer […]
