Written by President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order declaring that an announced deal on a US version of TikTok would meet the requirements of a law that threatened to ban the social media app in the United States. At a signing ceremony at the White House, Trump said the US version of the app … Continue reading “Trump signs executive order allowing American takeover of TikTok”
Chichester City FC and former Arsenal academy striker Billy Vigar has died following a “significant brain injury.” The 21-year-old, born in Worthing, was injured during a game at Wingate and Finchley in the Isthmian League Premier Division on Saturday. It is believed he collided with a concrete wall, though the club has not confirmed this. … Continue reading “Ex-Arsenal striker dies after suffering ‘brain injury’ during game”
A heated argument between BBNaija season 10 housemates Zita and Rooboy escalated into a physical altercation on Thursday night following a team task. Tensions flared when Zita accused Rooboy of disrupting Team Pineapple’s game during Kaybobo’s turn. She criticised him harshly, saying he had “blown things out of proportion” and “didn’t know how to react … Continue reading “BBNaija S10: Zita throws plate of food at Rooboy, fight erupts [Video]”
…As Omehia launches book By John Alechenu Abuja—Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, has identified restructuring as key to sustainable development in Nigeria. He, however, said it should not be considered as just a political demand but seen as a strategic imperative for the nation’s development and enduring unity. The … Continue reading “Restructuring, key to Nigeria’s sustainable devt— SGF”
By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency report Eleven West African nationals deported by the United States to Ghana have been returned to their home countries, despite fears they could face torture, persecution or inhumane treatment. The group, who arrived in Ghana with three other US deportees, had filed a lawsuit to stay their deportation, but when … Continue reading “Ghana returns US-deported West Africans amid torture concerns”
By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti—Ekiti State has, once again, been recognised as the most fiscally transparent state in Nigeria, achieving a perfect 100 per cent score across all fiscal transparency benchmarks. The latest States Fiscal Transparency League (SFTL) Q2 2025 report by BudgIT said the rating was based on budget approval, quarterly Budget Implementation Reports (BIR), … Continue reading “Ekiti tops fiscal transparency ranking with 100% success”
•Obasanjo felicitates, warns against politics •Markets shut, airport reopens for 44th Olubadan By James Ogunnaike, Adeola Badru & Dickson Omobola Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, is in a festive mood, as President Bola Tinubu and other dignitaries prepare to attend the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, on Friday. The … Continue reading “Tinubu, others storm Ibadan Friday as city agog for Ladoja’s coronation”
…Highlights Nigeria’s role in shaping U.S.–Africa engagement By Favour Ulebor Abuja-The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has emphasised Nigeria’s strategic role in U.S.–Africa relations, urging Washington to prioritise deeper partnerships with anchor states on the continent. In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, yesterday, Tuggar … Continue reading “Tuggar asks U.S. to strengthen ties with anchor states”
By Tunde Oso The federal government has warned the public against a fake AI-generated advertisement of President Bola Tinubu circulating on Facebook. It stated that the advertisement, which falsely claimed to promote investment in a Ponzi scheme, was not authorised by the President or the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, ARCON. ARCON is a parastatal … Continue reading “FG raises alarm over fake AI generated advertisement of President Tinubu”
…Denies demanding for N1.5trn subsidy By Juliet Umeh The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria, DAPPMAN, may have soft pedalled in its confrontation with Dangote Refinery, as the group yesterday sought collaboration with the latter. Recall that DAPPMAN and Dangote Refinery management had been at daggers drawn over the operations of the facility, … Continue reading “DAPPMAN bows, seeks collaboration with Dangote Refinery”