US Senate sides with Trump in fresh vote on Iran war powers
The US Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday to rein in President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran war — an apparent U-turn following pressure from the Republican leader. The…
Photos: Second batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrive Lagos
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The federal government has repatriated another 66 Nigerians from South Africa as part of ongoing efforts to assist citizens affected by recent xenophobic attacks in the…
2026 NBA Elections: 35 candidates cleared to contest as 3 SANs eye presidency
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) appears poised to proceed with its national elections, despite the legal hurdles and internal disputes that had threatened to derail the process.…
‘We shut up big mouths,’ says South Africa’s World Cup coach Broos
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team had shut up the “big mouths” after the Bafana Bafana qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in their…
Senate’s passage of state police bill historic, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following the Senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement…
‘We Shut Up Big Mouths,’ Says South Africa’s Coach Broos After Knockouts Qualification
South Africa coach Hugo Broos said his team had shut up the “big mouths” after the Bafana Bafana qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in their…
Police Have Capacity, Weapons To Combat Insecurity, Says DIG Mohammed
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Training and Development and Coordinating for the North-Central Zone, Isyaku Mohammed, has affirmed that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) possesses the requisite…
ByteDance Rolls Out Paid Subscriptions For China’s Largest AI Chatbot
Chinese tech giant and TikTok creator ByteDance introduced paid subscriptions for the country’s most popular AI chatbot on Wednesday, as it seeks to monetise its enormous user base. Doubao has…
Kenya Police In Show Of Force On Protest Anniversary
Kenyan police put on a show of force Thursday in a bid to prevent protests marking two years since a landmark Gen Z uprising. Thousands of Kenyans took to the…
Nigeria, US, Qatar Urge EU To Change Methane Rules, Warn Of Supply Risk
Major energy exporters, including Nigeria, the U.S., and Qatar Wednesday urged the European Union to rewrite planned methane emissions rules for oil and gas imports, warning that the policy could…
Mexico Ease To Perfect World Cup Record In Group A
Co-hosts Mexico cemented top place in World Cup Group A with a perfect record as they defeated the Czech Republic 3-0 in the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday. Mexico move on…
Governor Eno Of Akwa Ibom Commissions 4.8km Of Roads In Eket,
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has commissioned 4.8 kilometres of roads in Eket Local Government Area and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing viable projects inherited from previous administrations.…
Naira To Dollar Exchange Rate Today, June 25, 2026
Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) showed that the official exchange rate hovered around ₦1,370 to the dollar on Thursday. Latest available market data indicates the naira closed…
Oil Prices Crash To $72 Pre-War Level
Oil prices dropped to $72 per barrel on Thursday from about $120 per barrel, their lowest level since the US-Iran conflict began in February. Brent crude futures for August delivery…
South Africa Stun South Korea To Make World Cup History
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history — an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening…
Ugu vs Melon: A Guide to Two West African Vine Giants
Ugu vs Melon: A Guide to Two West African Vine Giants If you’ve ever enjoyed a rich bowl of West African soup, you have likely encountered Ugu and Egusi Melon.…
10 Advantages/Disadvantages of State Police in Nigeria
The debate over establishing state police in Nigeria is easily one of the most historic constitutional conversations happening right now. With the bill actively making its way through the National…
Osun teenager shot dead, another injured near LG secretariat
Pandemonium broke out near the entrance of the Irepodun Local Government Secretariat in Ilobu, Osun State, on Sunday after a 14-year-old boy, Ezekiel Olapade, was allegedly shot dead by suspected…
Pumpkin Seeds: How Healthy Are They? 10 Powerful Ways They Can Benefit the Human Body
Pumpkin seeds may be small, but they are among the most nutrient-dense foods found in nature. Known as “pepitas” in many parts of the world, these edible seeds are packed…
Elon Musk Borrows 20 Billion Dollars – When Trillionaires Borrow Billions: The Paradox of SpaceX’s Post-IPO Debt
When Trillionaires Borrow Billions: The Paradox of SpaceX’s Post-IPO Debt SpaceX is currently facing a unique financial paradox, as the company’s recent June 2026 Nasdaq IPO propelled its market capitalization…