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NNPP Expels Jibrin Over Alleged Anti-party Activities, Unpaid Dues
The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party has expelled the members representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, over alleged anti-party activities and failure to meet his financial obligations to the party. The decision was announced on Saturday by the NNPP State Chairman, Alhaji Hashim Dungurawa, while briefing journalists in Kano. Dungurawa said Jibrin’s...
2026 WCQ Starting XI: Osimhen Leads Attack Against Rwanda
The trio of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Moses Simon will lead the line as Nigeria continues to chase qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday against Rwanda. The Super Eagles currently sitting fourth in Group C must beat Rwanda if they hope to take the race to the wire. Captain of the side, William Troost-Ekong will, however, start...
APC Youths Commends Tinubu’s Visionary Leadership
The National All Progressives Congress Youth Coalition (NAPCYC) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, describing his efforts in stabilizing both the APC and Nigeria’s economy as remarkable achievements. At a meeting in Abuja on Thursday, the coalition’s Director General, Aiyelablabowo Austin, said the President demonstrated purposeful and visionary leadership by swiftly assembling a team of patriotic Nigerians to confront...
Temi Otedola, Now Temiloluwa Ajibade Sparks Debate
Temi Otedola, actress and daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, has set social media abuzz after officially changing her surname to “Ajibade” on Instagram, following her marriage to Nigerian singer Mr Eazi (Oluwatosin Ajibade). The couple, who tied the knot in a series of lavish weddings across Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland in 2025, showcased a blend of Nigerian tradition and global...
Vatican Holds First LGBTQ Pilgrimage
In a first for the Vatican, more than a thousand LGBTQ Catholics and their supporters are this weekend holding a pilgrimage, in what they are promoting as an important sign of diversity in the Church. The gathering, of some 1,400 people from around 20 countries, was part of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee holy year. It was organised by La Tenda...
China Oppose Trump’s Call For Economic Pressure Over Ukraine War
Beijing said Friday it “strongly opposes” calls to put economic pressure on China, after US President Donald Trump urged European countries to do so over the war in Ukraine. China has never denounced Russia’s war nor called for it to withdraw its troops, and many of Ukraine’s allies believe that Beijing has provided support to Moscow. China insists it is a...
WAEC Commence CBT Exam, Mandates 250 Computers
The West African Examinations Council has outlined key facilities schools must provide ahead of the full migration of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination to computer-based testing by 2026. Head of Examinations, WAEC, Mr Lucky Njoagwuani, disclosed this on Thursday during a sensitisation programme in Port Harcourt. According to him, schools must put in place a minimum of 250 functional...
Russia Dispatches Humanitarian Aid To Afghanistan
Russia announced on Friday that it had dispatched a cargo plane carrying humanitarian aid to Afghanistan in the wake of the strong earthquake that killed at least 2,200 people, according to authorities. The disaster has deepened an already severe humanitarian crisis, with some countries, including the United States, reluctant to provide aid to the country under the Taliban. Moscow earlier this...
Asian, European Markets Meet Prior To US Jobs Data
Asian and European markets advanced on Friday, in line with a global equity rally ahead of a US jobs report that will give insight about the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. A frenzied selloff of Chinese stocks meanwhile slowed over reports of a regulatory clampdown. The global bond market also eased after yields had jumped this week on concerns...
Afghanistan Earthquake Aftershocks Inflict More Injuries
A series of strong aftershocks from a deadly earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan over the weekend injured at least another 10 people and caused further damage, Taliban authorities said on Friday. Five shallow aftershocks, the strongest measuring at magnitude 5.6, were recorded by the US Geological Survey on Thursday night and Friday morning, with some rattling Kabul and the Pakistan...
