Kenya Protest Anniversary Turns Violent
Protesters clashed with police in Kenya on Wednesday as the country marked one year since deadly anti-government demonstrations over tax hikes and economic hardship. Last year’s unrest peaked on June 25 when demonstrators stormed parliament, leading to the deaths of at least 60 people at the hands of security forces. While some called for peaceful […]
Favour Ofili Switches Allegiance to Turkey
Nigerian sprinter and 150m world record holder, Favour Ofili, has reportedly switched her sporting allegiance to Turkey, just months before the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. According to reports, the 22-year-old athlete informed the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) that her decision was not financially motivated, but stemmed from her long-standing dissatisfaction with how Nigerian […]
Oil Prices Surge as U.S., Israel Strike Iran
Oil prices have jumped today to their highest since January as the United States’ weekend move to join Israel in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities stoked supply worries. Brent crude futures was up $1.92 or 2.49% at $78.93 a barrel as West Texas Intermediate crude advanced $1.89 or 2.56% to $75.73. Both contracts jumped by more […]
Senate Sets Nationwide Hearings on Constitution Review
The Senate Committee on Review of the 1999 Constitution has announced plans to hold public hearings nationwide to gather citizens’ views on key issues affecting governance, security, economy, and inclusion. Chairperson of the Committee, Barau Jibrin, said the committee will convene hearings simultaneously in six selected cities, each representing a geopolitical zone from July 4 […]
Tinubu, Northern Governors Mourn Zaria Travellers Killed in Plateau Attack
President Bola Tinubu and members of the Northern Governors’ Forum on Sunday joined grieving families and communities in mourning the 13 travellers from Zaria, Kaduna State, killed in a mob attack in Plateau State. The victims, including women and children, were among 31 members of the Basawa community in Zaria, Kaduna State, travelling in an […]
Tinubu Urges Swift Action on ECOWAS Standby Force
President Bola Tinubu has urged his West African colleagues on the need to urgently activate the ECOWAS Standby Force to deal with terrorism in the sub-region. The Nigerian leader expressed concern over the slow pace of its operation, stressing the need to move from concept to reality in the collective fight against terrorism. Tinubu raised […]
Trump Keeps World Guessing on U.S. Role in Israel’s Strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump kept the world guessing on Wednesday whether the U.S. will join Israel’s bombardment of Iranian nuclear and missile sites, as residents of Iran’s capital streamed out of the city on the sixth day of the air assault. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump declined to say if he had made […]
Benue Assembly Reinstates 6 Suspended Lawmakers
On Tuesday, the Benue State House of Assembly reinstated six out of the 13 lawmakers it suspended nearly three months ago. The six members were recalled during plenary after they submitted formal letters of apology and appealed for reinstatement. Their suspension had stemmed from a press conference they held in opposition to a House resolution […]
Elon Musk Posts Drug Test to Deny NYT Drug Use Claims
Elon Musk has shared recent drug test results to refute a New York Times report accusing him of using illicit drugs while advising former President Trump. The report claimed Musk regularly used substances like ketamine, ecstasy, cocaine, and psychedelic mushrooms during his political role and that his drug use increased alongside his influence and donations […]
Bayern Hit 10, PSG Cruise as Club World Cup Kicks Off
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich hit double figures against Auckland City in Cincinnati to record the biggest win in the history of the Club World Cup. Vincent Kompany’s side outclassed the New Zealand part-timers, with 10 goals to zero. Similarly, newly crowned European champions Paris St-Germain cruised past Atletico Madrid for a winning start to their […]
