Arsenal Edge Newcastle to Boost Premier League Title Hopes
Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes received a big boost on Sunday with a late 2-1 win against Newcastle United at St James’ Park. Coach Mikel Arteta praised the team’s courage and resolve after goals from Mikel Merino and Gabriel Magalhaes in the final minutes secured the comeback victory. Despite a frustrating match with strong goalkeeping […]
UN Reimposes Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Escalation
Sweeping UN economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran – 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear programme. The new measures took effect as the three European partners to the deal – the UK, France and Germany – activated the so-called “snapback” mechanism, accusing Iran of […]
FG Urges PENGASSAN to Halt Strike Over Dangote Refinery Dispute
The Federal Government has appealed to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, to call off its planned strike scheduled to start today. This strike arises from a dispute between the union and Dangote Refinery. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, who made this appeal in a statement on […]
FG Denies Christian Genocide Claims
The Federal Government has rejected claims that terrorists in Nigeria are conducting a systematic genocide against Christians. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described such allegations as false, baseless, divisive, and misleading. In a statement released Sunday, Idris emphasized that Nigeria’s security challenges affect all citizens, regardless of religion, and urged that portraying […]
UK, Canada, Australia Grant Official Recognition to Palestine
In a historic and controversial decision on Sunday, Britain, Canada, and Australia officially recognized Palestine as a state, seeking to promote peace through a two-state solution amid continuing conflict in Gaza. This move shifts these long-standing allies of Israel onto the side of roughly 140 countries worldwide that support Palestinian statehood. UK Prime Minister Keir […]
FG Revokes 1,263 Mineral Licences Over Unpaid Fees
The Federal Government has announced the revocation of 1,263 mineral licences under the oversight of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. The licences, comprising exploration licences, mining leases, quarry permits, and small-scale mining leases, were revoked due to the licensees’ failure to pay their annual fees, according to the Minister Dele Alake. He added that […]
Julian Alvarez Out of Atletico Squad for Liverpool Clash
Atletico Madrid will be without forward Julian Alvarez for Wednesday’s Champions League clash at Liverpool as he continues to recover from the discomfort that forced him off during their last LaLiga match against Villarreal. The 25-year-old Argentine World Cup winner, who has one goal in four games this season, was replaced for the second half […]
Presidency Projects Single-Digit Inflation Soon
The Presidency has assured Nigerians that inflation is on a downward trend and will soon reach a single-digit figure. Speaking in an interview, Special Adviser to the Presidency on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, highlighted that the recent decline in inflation has started to ease prices of food items across markets, bringing some relief to consumers. […]
FG Charges Sowore for Cyberbullying Tinubu
The Federal Government has filed a criminal case against politician and activist Omoyele Sowore over allegations of cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu on social media. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, names social media firms, Meta and X as co-defendants. The five-count charge, brought by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mohammed Abubakar, […]
2027 Election: Obasa Says APC Will Decide His Future
Speaker Obasa Clarifies 2027 Ambition…Says Party Will Decide His Next Move By: Ayo Agbeoluwaye Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has debunked claims that he openly declared his next political move ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting to speculation that he disclosed his plans during a live […]
