September 1, 2025
Manchester City make deadline day swoop for Donnarumma in record goalkeeping shake-up
Manchester City are on the brink of completing the surprise signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain, with the Italy international set to replace Ederson, who is bound for Fenerbahce before tonight’s transfer deadline. The deal Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that City have struck an agreement with PSG for Donnarumma, who will sign a […]
FG urges states to replace wooden boats with safer vessels
To curb recurring waterway accidents, the Federal Government urges states to adopt safer fibre and aluminium boats instead of traditional wooden vessels The Federal Government has issued a strong appeal to state governments across Nigeria to phase out the use of traditional wooden boats, urging them to adopt modern fibre and aluminium alternatives. The move […]
Ukraine arrests suspect in murder of former Parliamentary Speaker Andriy Parubiy
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced. Parubiy, 54, was shot dead in the western city of Lviv on Saturday, prompting widespread condemnation and a swift response from law enforcement agencies. According to Zelenskyy, the suspect has provided initial testimony, […]
Doubts cast on Kemi Badenoch’s claim of US medical school offer
The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, has come under scrutiny for her claim of being offered a place at Stanford University’s medical school at the age of 16. Badenoch has repeatedly mentioned in interviews that she was offered a place and a partial scholarship to study medicine at Stanford University in California, one of the most […]
Historian provides insight on Ooni-Alaafin dispute: A clash of tradition, authority, history
Ooni-Alaafin dispute analyzed by historian Dr. Oladeji, highlighting the balance of spiritual and political power in Yorubaland The ongoing dispute between the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has drawn national attention, sparking debates across Nigeria about tradition, authority, and the legacy of […]
FAAN terminal delay threatens N712bn airport overhaul
The much-anticipated refurbishment of Murtala Muhammed Airport’s Terminal 1, valued at N712 billion, is facing potential delays of up to three months following the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) decision to construct a temporary terminal. The temporary structure aims to accommodate airline front desk officers, airport staff, and passengers while the old terminal undergoes […]
PenCom cracks down: PFAs warned against inducing RSA holders
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has escalated its regulatory oversight, issuing a firm warning to all licensed Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) against the inducement of Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders. The move underscores the Commission’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and accountability in Nigeria’s contributory pension industry. The directive, issued through a circular referenced PenCom/INSP/CIR/Surv/2025/1379 and […]
Surging FX demand fuels naira volatility – Oyedele Warns
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has pointed to discretionary demand for foreign exchange (FX) as a central factor driving the naira’s volatility, stressing that sustainable currency stability hinges on addressing this challenge. Speaking at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group’s (NESG) half-year review of the economy in […]
Game-Changer: Nigeria, Brazil drive mobile money growth to boost inclusion
Nigeria and Brazil have begun high-level talks aimed at strengthening cooperation in financial technology, mobile money expansion, and digital inclusion, signaling a new phase of economic collaboration. The discussions, which took place in Brasília during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil, brought together the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, […]
Powerful earthquake rocks eastern Afghanistan, hundreds feared dead
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan on Monday, killing at least 500 people and injuring 1,000, according to state media reports. The quake’s impact was felt in neighboring Pakistan and as far away as India, with several villages completely destroyed and homes made of mud and wood collapsed. Rescue […]