Labour Party Sanctions Otti, Lawmakers Over Misconduct
Labour Party has indefinitely suspended six prominent members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, Senators Darlington Nwokocha, Ireti Kingibe, , and some others over alleged anti-party activities. The party’s National Executive Council said the decision followed the recommendations of a five-man Disciplinary Committee set up on May 2, 2025. Announcing this in a statement today, […]
Nigeria Boosts Local Weapons Production, Eyes Exports by 2026
Nigeria is increasing local production of weapons and military equipment. The aim is to meet the country’s own security needs and start exporting to other nations by next year. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, told a ministerial briefing today in Abuja that 53 companies have signed MoUs with the Ministry of Defence to locally manufacture military hardware. […]
Senate Passes Two Tinubu Tax Reform Bills, Rejects VAT Increase
Senate has passed two of President Bola Tinubu’s four tax reform bills, namely Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who announced the passage of the bills, said they would enhance governance, revolutionize tax collection and distribution across the country. He further assured that the remaining […]
UK Vows to Support Legal Migration
A spokesperson for the British High Commission in Nigeria stated said: “We keep our immigration system under constant review to allow legal migration and legitimate travel, while deterring those who may seek to abuse it. “Our UK and Nigeria people to people links are strong and enduring, and we continue to work closely with the […]
Naira Slips Slightly as FX Inflows Drop by 9%
The naira slightly weakened against the US dollar on Monday in the official foreign exchange market, due to reduced market liquidity. Data from Coronation Merchant Bank’s research department showed that the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) saw a total inflow of $668 million last week—a 9% drop from the $735 million recorded the week before. […]
Flick Confident Barcelona Will Recover After UCL Exit
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick expressed confidence that his players will recover from their dramatic Champions League semi-final loss to Inter Milan, which ended 7-6 on aggregate in favor of the Italian side after two intense legs. The defeat ends Barcelona’s hopes of a historic quadruple in Flick’s debut season, but the coach remained positive, praising […]
Israeli Strikes Kill 11 in Gaza, Including 8 from One Family
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday resulted in at least 11 deaths, including eight members of one family, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. The strikes come amid Israel’s plan to intensify its offensive in the region. Israel’s far-right finance minister had previously called for Gaza to be “entirely destroyed,” drawing widespread international criticism. Mahmud […]
India Hits Back at Pakistan Over Kashmir Attack
Two weeks after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, India has launched a series of strikes on sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian defence ministry said the strikes – named “Operation Sindoor” – were part of a “commitment” to hold those responsible for the April 22 attack which left 25 […]
WAEC, NECO to Go Fully CBT by 2026 — FG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating examination malpractice in Nigeria by transitioning to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for WAEC and NECO by 2026. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, revealed during a televised interview yesterday, that CBT would begin with objective papers in November 2025, with full implementation—covering essay sections—by May/June 2026. He acknowledged […]
Richie Sambora Rocks Kentucky Derby Gala With Fractured Hand
Richie Sambora brought rock energy to the 2024 Kentucky Derby festivities despite nursing a painful injury. Just a week before taking the stage at the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala on May 2, the 65-year-old guitarist fractured his hand in two places during a casual game of touch football in New Jersey, where he’s currently staying […]
