Army Appoints Idris as Sudan’s PM as RSF Plans Rival Government
Sudan’s new Prime MinisterKamil Idris has dissolved the country’s caretaker government. State news agency SUNA which reported this, did not specify when a new government, the first since war broke out between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, would be announced. Idris was appointed by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan’s head […]
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to Appear in Court Tuesday
Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday in response to a summons. Her lead counsel, West Idahosa (SAN), confirmed her appearance but noted uncertainty over whether the Federal Government intends to formally arraign her that day. He emphasized that Akpoti-Uduaghan, as a law-abiding citizen, will comply with […]
Notorious Native Doctor, Levi Obieze, Arrested While Fleeing Country
Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have arrested a well-known native doctor, Levi Obieze, also called ‘E de play, e de show,’ who is wanted by the Enugu State Police Command for alleged involvement in kidnapping and ritual killings. Obieze was apprehended by border patrol officers at the Gbaji checkpoint along the Badagry-Seme Road […]
Umeh King Dies at 103 After 50-Year Reign
UMEH, Delta State — His Royal Majesty Ambrose Odiri Owhe I, J.P, the traditional ruler of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South LGA, Delta State, has died at 103. The revered monarch reigned for 50 years, having ascended the throne in 1975 and becoming the first Umeh king officially gazetted by the Bendel State Government in […]
Patti LaBelle Celebrates 81st Birthday on Tour
Patti LaBelle Marks 81st Birthday with Sold-Out Celebration at Barclays Center Patti LaBelle rang in her 81st birthday with a powerful performance and heartfelt celebration at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Saturday, May 24. The Grammy-winning icon headlined the sold-out show as part of the Queens Tour, which also features legendary artists Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills, […]
Trump Extends EU Tariff Deadline to July 9 After Talks
US President Donald Trump has agreed to extend the deadline for negotiating tariffs with the European Union until July 9, following a “good call” with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Last month, Trump imposed a 20% tariff on most EU goods, later halving it to 10% to allow talks. Despite earlier threats to […]
Quadri Aruna Exits ITTF Worlds After Loss to Calderano
We begin with Table Tennis where Nigeria’s table tennis icon, Quadri Aruna, has concluded his run at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha after a fourth-round defeat to Brazil’s Hugo Calderano. In a match that promised fireworks, Calderano dominated from start to finish, winning 4-0 in just 22 minutes. Quadri Aruna struggled to counter […]
“He Was Just Going for His Exam” — Father Mourns Son Killed by Stray Bullet in Ibadan
Odunayo Alade, father of Kehinde Alade, the WASSCE candidate who was killed by a stray bullet at Gbagi Market Road, Ibadan, in the Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State on Tuesday, said that he didn’t stop for law enforcement agents because his son was running late for his examination. Speaking in an interview Alade […]
Tinubu Inaugurates New NNPCL Board
President Bola Tinubu has formally inaugurated the new 11-man board and management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), seven weeks after their appointment on April 2, 2025, urging the board members to approach their task with transparency and a commitment to national progress. The brief ceremony yesterday, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, […]
FG Files Criminal Charge Against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for alleged defamation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello. The charges stem from a TV interview where Akpoti-Uduaghan accused both men of plotting to assassinate her. A third count accuses her of linking Akpabio to a disturbing organ harvesting […]
