July 14, 2025
Zelenskyy Shakes Cabinet, Nominates Yulia Svyrydenko as PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has nominated Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to become the country’s new prime minister, marking a significant political shift in the war-torn nation. This development comes three and a half years into Russia’s invasion and amid ongoing conflict. “I have proposed that Yuliia Svyrydenko lead the government of Ukraine and significantly renew […]
Australia Hosts Largest-Ever Military Exercise with 35,000 Troops
Australia has launched its largest-ever war exercise, Talisman Sabre 2025, with over 35,000 military personnel from 19 nations participating in the drills over three weeks. The exercise, which began on Sunday, features live-fire exercises, field training, amphibious landings, ground force maneuvers, and air and maritime operations. This year’s exercise is the largest and most advanced […]
JUST IN: FG Declares July 15 Public Holiday to Honour Buhari
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on behalf of the Federal […]
Makinde Builds Legacy of Strong Institutions — Oyelade
The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has affirmed that the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde is committed to building enduring institutions designed to strengthen governance and enhance integrity across the state. Oyelade made this known while receiving a delegation from Dominion Television, Ibadan, led by the General Manager, Mrs. Ronke Giwa-Onafuwa, who […]
Awujale’s Burial Holds Today at 4PM in Ijebu-Ode — Ogun Govt
The Ogun State Government has formally announced that the burial rites of the late Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, will be held today, Monday, July 14, 2025. The interment is scheduled to take place by 4:00 p.m. at the Ogbagba Court, located in Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, which serves as the official […]
Historic Grand Canyon Lodge Destroyed by Wildfire
The Grand Canyon Lodge, a beloved landmark on the North Rim of Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park, was consumed by flames due to the Dragon Bravo Fire, a wildfire ignited by lightning on July 4. Despite efforts to contain the blaze, it rapidly spread across dry terrain and intense winds, fueled by hot temperatures and […]
Trump’s Loyalty Test: MAGA vs. the President
The Trump administration is facing a growing rift with its Make America Great Again (MAGA) base over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. A recent memo from the Justice Department and FBI concluded that there was no evidence of an Epstein “client list” of powerful figures involved in his sex trafficking network and affirmed […]
Capital Market at Risk as SEC DG Flags Rise in Digital Asset Fraud
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has raised alarm over the rising cases of digital assets fraud in Nigeria, warning that such criminal activities are eroding trust in the country’s capital markets and posing significant threats to financial stability and investor confidence. Speaking during an event to mark African […]
WAFCON 2024: Kundananji declares Zambia Ready for Super Falcons Showdown
Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji has confidently declared that the Copper Queens are ready to take on any opponent in the quarter-finals of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) — including continental giants Nigeria. Following a hard-fought 1-0 win over DR Congo in their final Group A fixture, Zambia secured a spot in […]
MAN: US Tariff Hike on China May Boost Nigeria’s Intra-African Trade
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG) has said Nigeria stands to gain from the recent trade tensions between the United States and the BRICS bloc, following President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on countries aligning with the group. However, the association warned that the move could also […]