Man United Close to £62.5m Deal for Matheus Cunha
Manchester United are nearing a deal to sign Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, with the club poised to activate his £62.5 million release clause once the Premier League season concludes this weekend. While formal negotiations between United and Wolves are yet to begin, initial talks are expected to kick off in the coming days. The Brazilian […]
Trump Says Russia, Ukraine to Begin Ceasefire Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin immediate negotiations toward a ceasefire following a two-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump described the talks as “very well,” though no timeline was set. Putin confirmed willingness to discuss a future peace agreement but did not commit to a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
Ibadan Airport Set to Start International Flights by June 2026
Oyo State Government says the Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan will begin international flight operations by June 2026. Its Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, announced yesterday that the international terminal is 15% complete, while major upgrades to the runway and safety systems are underway to modernize the airport and boost both domestic and international […]
NAFDAC: Sachet Alcohol Ban Lifted Temporarily Until Dec 2025
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified that the ban on sachet alcohol in Nigeria is only temporarily lifted until December 31, 2025. Its Director Kenneth Azikiwe stressed that the restriction will be fully enforced after that date, and urged the public to ignore claims of a permanent reversal. […]
China Grants Visa-Free Access to Five Latin American Nations
China is set to welcome more visitors with a new visa-free policy. Starting June 1st, citizens from five Latin American countries – Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay – will be allowed to stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa. This one-year trial program aims to strengthen ties between China and […]
FG Launches Online Platform for Citizenship and Business Permits
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an Online Citizenship and Business Management Platform to simplify business permit applications, work permits for foreign employees, and Nigerian citizenship applications. Contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the new digital system is designed to reduce delays, enhance […]
Tinubu Calls for Unity in Diversity at Pope’s Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace the country’s diversity as a strength for unity, stability, and progress. Making the call during a meeting with Catholic Bishops in Rome on Sunday after the inauguration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, President Tinubu said Nigeria’s hope lies in using its diversity for prosperity, not adversity, stressing the need for […]
Adichie Leads Enugu’s First ‘Things Fall Apart’ Festival
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will headline the inaugural ‘Things Fall Apart’ Festival in Enugu State, scheduled for June 29 to July 5, 2025.The festival, organized by the Centre for Memories – Ncheta Ndigbo, expands on the annual Things Fall Apart Day to honor Chinua Achebe’s global literary legacy. Adichie, seen as a literary […]
Trump Inks $142B Saudi Deal, Lifts Syria Sanctions
In a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the kingdom America’s “strongest partner,” announcing a $142 billion arms deal and signaling a new economic era with Saudi investments possibly reaching $1 trillion. Speaking in Riyadh, Trump also made the surprise move to lift longstanding U.S. sanctions on Syria, calling it a […]
All Three Kebbi Senators Defect from PDP to APC
In a recent wave of defections, all three Senators from Kebbi State—Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Garba Musa—have left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Their defection cited upon internal PDP crises, poor performance in the last elections, and a loss of the party’s original values as reasons […]
