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Peter Obi Slams FG Over Super Eagles’ Pay Dispute, Calls Boycott “A National Disgrace”
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has sharply criticised the Federal Government following reports that the Super Eagles boycotted training ahead of Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon due to unpaid allowances. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Obi expressed disappointment that players who consistently represent Nigeria with pride were being neglected. “It is truly...
Peru Breaks Ties With Mexico Over Asylum For Ex-PM Linked To Castillo Coup Plot
Peru has officially severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after the Mexican government granted asylum to former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who is under investigation for her alleged role in the 2022 coup attempt led by ex-president Pedro Castillo. Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela announced the decision on Monday, describing Mexico’s move as an “unfriendly act.” He said the Peruvian government...
15 Rescued as Two-Storey Building Collapses in Oyingbo, Lagos
At least 15 people were rescued after a two-storey building collapsed in the early hours of Monday at No. 54 Cole Street, Cemetery Bus Stop, Oyingbo, Lagos. Emergency responders, including officials from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, were on the scene conducting search and rescue operations to locate those still trapped under the rubble. Reports indicate the building...
Nigeria’s Lokpobiri Reaffirms Country’s Leadership In Africa’s Energy Security, Calls for Regional Integration
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, has reiterated Nigeria’s leading role in advancing Africa’s energy security, stressing the need for deeper regional cooperation at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 Ministerial and CEO Leadership Forum. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor, Lokpobiri said regional integration offers...
Trump Set For Historic Second UK State Visit Amid Pomp, Politics And Protests
Donald Trump will receive full royal honors this week as he embarks on an unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom, with Britain deploying royal pageantry in a bid to strengthen ties with the unpredictable U.S. president. The itinerary includes a carriage procession with King Charles III, a military jet flyover, and a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle....
Court Refers Nnamdi Kanu’s Motion For Medical Transfer Back To Chief Judge
Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja has returned a motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to the Chief Judge for reassignment. The motion, filed ex-parte, seeks an order transferring Kanu from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) to the National Hospital in Abuja for urgent...
Atiku Vows ADC Coalition Will Resist ‘Anti-Democratic Forces’ Under Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reaffirmed that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition will remain resolute in defending Nigerians from what he described as “anti-democratic forces” under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku made the declaration in a post on X on Monday following a meeting with Senator Aminu Tambuwal, representing Sokoto South, and former Attorney-General of the...
Dangote Warns Against Unauthorised Use of Company Logo on Trucks
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has once again cautioned truck operators against the unauthorised use of its logo, stressing that such actions have continued to cause reputational damage to the brand. In a statement, the company expressed concern that, despite repeated warnings, some independent truckers with no affiliation to Dangote still display its logo on their vehicles—often for personal benefit or...
Veteran Actress Joke Silva Mourns Brother’s Passing
Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has announced the passing of her elder brother, John Olabiyi Silva, who died on August 29, 2025, at the age of 72. Sharing the sad news on her Instagram page Thursday, Silva wrote: “With acceptance of God’s Sovereign will, we announce the call to glory of my dear brother, John Olabiyi Silva…long John Silva…Bros B…Uncle B…my...
Gunmen Kill 13 Worshippers in Katsina Mosque Attack
KATSINA — Tragedy struck on Tuesday morning when gunmen invaded a mosque in Unguwan Mantau village, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing 13 worshippers during dawn (Fajr) prayers. The assailants reportedly stormed the mosque around 5 a.m., opening fire on congregants and shooting indiscriminately. Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, confirmed the incident,...
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