Month: June 2025

Enugu, Nigeria — In commemoration of World Environment Day 2025, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its partnership with state governments within the Enugu Field Office jurisdiction to address the growing threat of plastic waste. The announcement was made during a media dialogue held in Enugu, where Juliet Chiluwe, Chief of the UNICEF Enugu […]

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially reopened the overhauled Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC), directing all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to pay for the use of the facility in order to guarantee its maintenance and long-term sustainability. The reopening ceremony took place in Abuja on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. During the event, […]

Osun, Nigeria — An All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship aspirant in Osun State, Mr Bola Oyebamiji has disclosed that the party’s governorship primary would be a friendly contest among the contenders. Oyebamiji, the Managing Director, National Inland Waterways, NIWA, gave the assurance while speaking at a prayer session held at his hometown in Ikire at […]

Abuja, Nigeria — Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has warned that Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, risks becoming a political “carcass” if drastic actions are not taken to salvage the situation. Fayose, however, reiterated his unflinching loyalty to the PDP, declaring that he has no intention of defecting to […]

Borno, Nigeria — Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, have killed a notorious ISWAP terrorist commander, Malam Jidda, along with many of his fighters in coordinated air and ground operations in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe and the Timbuktu Triangle in Borno. This was disclosed in a statement by Capt. Reuben Kovangiya, Acting Deputy […]

NIGERIA – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Jesutega Onokpasa, a prominent political commentator, has passed away. Onokpasa died on Monday, and the news of his passing was confirmed Tuesday. Pro APC advocate Okezie Atani announced his passing via his X page, mentioning the political figure by his wife and children. He wrote, “We […]

Geneva, Switzerland — The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed that the global Mpox outbreak continues to meet the criteria for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), in accordance with the International Health Regulations (IHR). This was confirmed by WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, following the fourth meeting of the IHR Emergency […]

Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian rap icon Olamide Adedeji has rekindled his musical chemistry with Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, through a new single titled ‘99’, featured on his forthcoming self-titled album ‘Olamide’. The star-studded track, which also includes appearances from Young Jonn, Seyi Vibez, and UK-based artist Daecolm, is part of a 17-track album […]

Los Angeles, USA — Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has clinched the prestigious Best International Act award at the 2025 BET Awards, held in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The announcement was made during a star-studded ceremony hosted by comedian and actor Kevin Hart, celebrating outstanding achievements in music, film, television, and sports, with a […]

United States – President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday it was sending 700 US Marines and thousands more National Guard troops to Los Angeles, sparking a furious response from California’s governor over the “deranged” deployment. Trump had already mobilized 2,000 National Guard members to the country’s second most populous city on Saturday, with some 300 taking […]