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“Netanyahu Must Go” – Former Israeli PM Bennett
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must leave office, his predecessor Naftali Bennett has told a televised interview, refusing to say whether he intends to challenge the country’s longest-serving leader in an election. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 12 that aired on Saturday, former prime minister Bennett said Netanyahu “has been in power for 20 years… that’s too much, it’s...
Nigeria’s Public Debt Increases To N149.39tn In Q1 2025
Nigeria’s total public debt has risen to N149.39tn, as of March 31, 2025. The figure reflects a year-on-year increase of N27.72tn or 22.8 per cent compared to the N121.67tn recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. According to the Debt Management Office, in a report released on Friday, the figure also reflects a quarter-on-quarter increase of N4.72tn or 3.3 per cent...
NDLEA Destroys 30 Hectares Cannabis Farmland In C’River
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has destroyed 30 hectares of cannabis sativa, otherwise known as Indian hemp, plantation in a forest in Odukpani local government area of Cross River. The state commander of the NDLEA, Mrs Rachel Umebuali, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Calabar. She said that some suspects...
“Ganduje’s Resignation, A Step Of Party’s Ongoing Evolution” – APC Govs
The All Progressives Congress governors, under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, have acknowledged the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, describing it as a natural step in the party’s ongoing evolution. In a communiqué issued after their two-day strategic meeting in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday, the governors indicated that this leadership change aligns...
Wike-Fubara’s Supporters Clash Over Peace Deal
Supporters of the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, have differed over his reconciliation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. While some welcomed the development, others described the truce, which was mediated by President Bola Tinubu, as fragile and a surrender by the governor. On Thursday night, the President brokered peace between Fubara and his political...
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Weds Lauren Sanchez In Star-Studded Italian Cremony
Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, has married media personality, Lauren Sanchez, in a lavish ceremony on San Giorgio Island, Venice, Italy. The private but star-studded event held on Friday attracted about 250 guests from business, politics, and entertainment circles. High-profile figures in attendance included Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Bill Gates, Leonardo DiCaprio, Eric Schmidt, Usher, Orlando Bloom, Tom...
“Nigeria Must Use Resources Wisely To Achieve Trillion-Dollar Economy” — AfDB
A new report by the African Development Bank says Nigeria can achieve long-term growth and become a trillion-dollar economy if it uses its financial, human, and natural resources more effectively through better governance, investment, and planning. A statement by AfDB on Saturday said this was the central message of the 2025 Nigeria Country Focus Report, unveiled on Thursday in Abuja. Titled,...
Edo Gov’s SSA Mubarak Meets Asefon, Collaborate on Student Development
In a bid to strengthen educational outcomes and address key student-related challenges in Edo State, the Senior Special Assistant to the Edo State Governor on Student Matters, Comrade Jimah Mubarak, held a strategic meeting in Abuja with the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement. The high-level engagement, which took place recently, focused on innovative policy direction and...
NERC Transfers Electricity Market Regulation To Abia State
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has formally approved the transfer of regulatory oversight of Abia State’s electricity market to the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Agency (ASERA), in line with the Electricity Act 2023 (as amended). The move, which takes effect from June 25, 2025, follows the issuance of Order No. NERC/2025/058 and confirms that Abia State has fully complied...
Lassa Fever: 145 Deaths Across Nigeria In 2025, NCDC Confirms
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 145 deaths from Lassa fever in 2025, as the country grapples with ongoing outbreaks of the viral hemorrhagic disease across 18 states. According to the NCDC’s latest situation report covering epidemiological week 24 (June 9–15), Nigeria has recorded 766 confirmed cases from a total of 5,678 suspected infections. The...
