Month: June 2025

Asaba, Nigeria — The absence of the prosecution team has once again disrupted proceedings in the high-profile terrorism and attempted murder case involving the Iyase of Ogwashi-Uku, Chief Michael Nwaukoni, and four others. The case, marked FHC/Asb/18C/24, was scheduled for hearing at the Federal High Court in Asaba but was adjourned by Justice Olufumilola Agbaje […]

LAGOS STATE – Pastor Tunde Bakare, the founder of the Citadel Global Community Church, has explained the reason behind his visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. The preacher paid a courtesy visit to President Tinubu 45 days after he criticised his administration. While speaking at his church in April, Pastor Bakare warned the President […]

Premier League – Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe has urged Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to consider joining Arsenal, despite strong interest from Al Hilal. According to Efoghe, the Nigeria international will score 30 Premier League goals for the Gunners should he join Mikel Arteta’s side this summer. Osimhen enjoyed a brilliant 2024/25 season at […]

FOOTBALL – Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal are actively pursuing a deal to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen this summer, with newly appointed manager Simone Inzaghi reportedly giving his green light for the move. Osimhen, who spent the previous season on loan at Galatasaray, is due to return to Napoli. However, the Super Eagles star […]

Brussels, Belgium — In a proactive response to escalating cyber threats across Europe, Microsoft has unveiled a no-cost cybersecurity program aimed at equipping European governments with stronger tools to combat digitally driven attacks, particularly those enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI). Announced on Wednesday, the initiative seeks to bolster cooperation in the detection and disruption of […]

Washington, D.C. — The United States has officially raised tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum to 50%, following a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump, in a move aimed at tightening protectionist trade policies. However, the United Kingdom has been granted temporary exemption from the hike, as its tariff rate remains at 25%, […]

Ile-Ife, Osun State — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been scheduled to deliver the highly regarded Distinguished Personality Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, on Thursday, June 6, 2025. The event, themed “Nigeria of Our Dreams,” is set to take place at the iconic Oduduwa Hall on the university campus […]

Abuja, FCT — A High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory has granted an order for substituted service in the ongoing ₦100 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The court’s decision came after Akpabio failed to appear in court on May 7, 2025, prompting legal counsel to […]

Prague, Czech Republic — West Ham United and Czech Republic captain Tomáš Souček has reaffirmed his commitment to leading his national team back to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in two decades, setting his sights firmly on the 2026 edition of the global tournament. The Czech side currently sits atop Group L, […]

Saudi Arabia, Nigeria:      Nigerian pilgrims have joined hundreds of thousands of Muslims in Mina, Saudi Arabia, marking the official commencement of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The movement to Mina signals the start of the five-day religious journey, one of the central pillars of Islam. This year, over 1.47 million international pilgrims are participating […]