Month: June 2025

Environmental

NiMet Predicts Widespread Thunderstorms and Rains Across Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a three-day spell of thunderstorms and rains across various parts of the country, starting Monday, June 2. In a statement released in Abuja on Sunday, NiMet outlined its weather outlook covering the northern, central, and southern regions of Nigeria. According to the Agency, morning thunderstorms […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Business

IMF, Analysts Warn Nigeria Over Rising Debt Burden

Abuja, Nigeria — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and financial analysts have raised alarms over Nigeria’s mounting public debt levels as the federal government advances plans to secure nearly $26 billion in new loans to support its 2025–2026 fiscal agenda. The warning follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent $21.5 billion loan request to the National Assembly […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Environmental

 AI Deepfake Plot to Discredit Emir Sanusi Foiled

Kano, Nigeria — A disturbing plot aimed at tarnishing the image of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, through the use of advanced artificial intelligence technology has been uncovered by digital forensic experts. According to preliminary findings, the conspiracy involved the creation and planned circulation of a deepfake video—a hyper-realistic AI-generated clip designed to […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Health

WHO Urges Stronger Tobacco Controls to Rising Addiction

Brazzaville, Congo — As the global community marks World No Tobacco Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over an escalating tobacco crisis affecting Africa’s young population — a trend it attributes to aggressive marketing tactics by the tobacco industry. In a compelling statement on Friday, WHO’s Acting Regional Director for […]

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Football

Karpin: Super Eagles Still a Big Threat Without Osimhen

Moscow, Russia — Ahead of Friday’s highly anticipated friendly between Nigeria and Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium, Russian national team head coach Valery Karpin has dismissed claims that the Super Eagles pose less of a threat due to the absence of star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. The encounter will mark the first-ever meeting […]

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Football

Bayer Leverkusen Set €50m Valuation for In-Demand Boniface

Leverkusen, Germany — Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have placed a €50 million price tag on Nigerian striker Victor Boniface as speculation intensifies over his future ahead of the summer transfer window. Boniface, 24, is widely expected to make a move away from the BayArena following manager Xabi Alonso’s exit to Real Madrid. His departure could […]

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Football

Super Falcons vs Cameroon Clash Rescheduled Again

Abeokuta, Ogun State — The much-anticipated international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon has been postponed once more, following a fresh round of schedule adjustments. Originally set to be played last Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, the fixture was first moved to Monday and relocated to the […]

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Governance

Re-elect Tinubu, get more Federal projects – Ganduje

NIGERIA – The people of the South East have been urged to partner President Bola Tinubu in the development of the country and to vote en bloc for him in the 2027 election. The call was made by the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, in Bende, Abia State, on Sunday during […]

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Football

NFPL: Shooting Stars pay Sikiru Alimi N1.5m

PREMIER LEAGUE – Remo Stars forward Sikiru Alimi has received the sum of N1.5 million owed him by his former employers, Shooting Stars Sports Club. Alimi featured for Shooting Stars during the 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season. The veteran forward was reportedly owed several months’ salary by Shooting Stars. News recalls that the […]

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Entertainment

Mike Bamiloye defends viral gospel hit ‘Never Going back’

NIGERIA – Veteran evangelist and filmmaker, Mike Bamiloye, has publicly defended the viral gospel hit Never Going Back by Gaise Baba and Lawrence Oyor, urging Christians to focus on the song’s message rather than the artists’ appearance. The upbeat track, which blends Yoruba lyrics with modern rhythms and bold declarations of faith, has resonated widely with […]

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