Uganda’s Museveni to Seek Re-election in 2026
Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has announced that President Yoweri Museveni will contest the 2026 elections, aiming to extend his nearly 40-year rule. The 80-year-old leader, who has amended the constitution to allow multiple terms, faces mounting criticism for stifling opposition voices. The NRM confirmed Museveni’s bid as party chairman and presidential flag bearer, […]
Norman Foster to Design Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial
Renowned British architect Norman Foster has been chosen to design the national memorial for the late Queen Elizabeth II. Foster, 90, described the project as an “honour and a privilege.” The memorial, to be built in St James’s Park near Buckingham Palace, will feature statues of the queen on horseback and alongside Prince Philip. A […]
EFCC Arrests Ex-NNPCL CFO, Others Over $7.2bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Umar Isa, a former Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), in connection with an alleged $7.2 billion fraud linked to the rehabilitation of the Kaduna, Warri, and Port Harcourt refineries. Also detained is Jimoh Olasunkanmi, former Managing Director of the Warri […]
IPOB: No Evidence Linking Nnamdi Kanu to Terrorism After Four Years of Trial
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared that after over four years of trial, the Federal Government has failed to present any credible evidence connecting its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to terrorism, violence, or incitement. In a statement on Monday, IPOB’s Directorate of Legal Affairs, Onyekachi Ifedi, criticised what it described as misinformation, media […]
FAAN to Raise Tariffs, Phase Out Cash Payments in Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced plans to increase tariffs for all airport service providers and phase out cash transactions at its facilities. The move aims to boost revenue generation and modernize operations, shifting to fully automated, contactless payment systems. FAAN revealed that 92% of its income comes from aeronautical sources, compared […]
Nigeria Ranked 3rd Strongest Military in Africa
Nigeria has been ranked as Africa’s third most powerful military in the 2025 Global Firepower Military Strength Index. The annual report assessed 145 countries using over 60 metrics, including troop strength, equipment, finances, logistics, and geography. Egypt retained its position as the continent’s top military force, followed by Algeria, with South Africa in fourth place. […]
NiMet Forecasts Thunderstorms, Heavy Rains Nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a mix of sunny, cloudy, and rainy conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday. In its weather outlook released Sunday in Abuja, NiMet said northern states will experience sunny skies with cloud patches in the mornings, while isolated thunderstorms and moderate rains are expected in parts of […]
Enugu State Gov. Peter Mbah pardons 11 inmates.
The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has granted clemency to 11 inmates as part of efforts to decongest the state’s correctional facilities. This was announced in a statement on Sunday by Uche Anichukwu, the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on External Relations. According to Anichukwu, the decision aims to give the beneficiaries a fresh opportunity […]
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Tinubu orders immediate execution of approved infrastructural projects nationwide.
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ordered the immediate execution of all approved infrastructural projects nationwide. A statement shared by Vice President Kashim Shettima said the President gave the order at the 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit with the theme, “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda”. The […]
