Written by The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify efforts to secure the release of students abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Media Information … Continue reading “Army Chief Visits Kebbi, Orders Troops To Intensify Rescue Of Abducted Schoolgirls”
The Museum of Fine Arts in the US city of Boston has returned two of the famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, authorities in the West African nation said late on Monday. The move represents “the return of a huge part of Nigeria’s history,” Olugbile Holloway, the head of Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and … Continue reading “Boston Museum Returns Two Benin Bronzes To Nigeria”
Nigeria’s trade with other African nations increased by 14% in the first half of the year, following government’s efforts to strengthen regional ties. A Bloomberg report quoting the comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Services, Bashir Adeniyi, said trade with the continent increased by ₦600 billion ($415 million) to 4.82 trillion naira in the six … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Trade With Africa Grows 14% In H1”
An NGO said Tuesday it had filed a legal complaint against TotalEnergies, accusing the French energy multinational of “complicity in war crimes” at its gas site in Mozambique. The complaint by the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), a German NGO, was filed on Monday with France’s national anti-terrorism prosecutor, according to … Continue reading “TotalEnergies Accused Of Mozambique War Crimes ‘Complicity’”
Heavy security has been deployed to the PDP national headquarters in Abuja as two rival factions, each claiming authentic leadership of the party, prepare to hold separate meetings at the same location. Already, the Samuel Anyanwu–led NWC has arrived at the PDP national headquarters, with Anyanwu insisting he remains the party’s national secretary until … Continue reading “Heavy Security At PDP Headquarters As Rival Factions Hold Parallel Meetings”
The Federal Government has called for the establishment of indigenous aircraft leasing companies in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who was represented at the 2025 FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC) held on Monday. According to him, indigenous leasing firms will deepen aviation financing and support the … Continue reading “FG Calls For Establishment Of Nigerian-Owned Aircraft Leasing Firms”
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron will join forces Tuesday to push for greater European digital “sovereignty” and less dependence on US tech titans as the AI race gathers pace. The leaders of Europe’s biggest economies will make the call at a Berlin summit, which will also be attended by CEOs … Continue reading “Merz, Macron To Push For European Digital ‘Sovereignty’”
The UN Security Council voted Monday in favor of a US-drafted resolution bolstering Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan that includes the deployment of an international force and a path to a future Palestinian state. There were 13 votes in favor of the text, which US President Trump claimed would lead to “further Peace all … Continue reading “UN Security Council Votes For International Force For Gaza”
Do you feel a deep bond with pop stars like Taylor Swift or Lily Allen — even though you’ve never met them? If you do, then your behaviour is “parasocial” and bang on trend according to the Cambridge Dictionary, which on Tuesday unveiled the adjective as its word of the year for 2025. Lexicographers … Continue reading “‘Parasocial’ Crowned Cambridge Dictionary Word Of 2025”
Germany and the Netherlands went on goal sprees as they wrapped up World Cup qualification with resounding wins in their last European group matches on Monday. “Every player played well today and worked like a dog,” Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann told German broadcaster ZDF. Both European giants needed only to draw to be sure … Continue reading “Germany And Netherlands Lock Up World Cup Spots In Style”