North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) formally reappointed Kim Jong-un as president of the State Affairs Commission during its first session of the 15th term held Sunday, according to state media. The decision marks Kim’s third consecutive term at the helm of the country’s highest policy guidance body since the commission was established in 2016, […]

The Presidency has addressed claims surrounding a recently signed migration agreement with the United Kingdom, stressing that the deal applies strictly to Nigerians residing illegally in the UK. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said the clarification became necessary following reports suggesting Nigeria had agreed to accept foreign deportees. […]

Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of Portugal’s squad for next week’s international friendlies due to injury concerns. According to Fabrizio Romano’s post on Friday, the decision was reached following discussions between his club, Al Nassr, and the Portugal national team backroom staff, with both parties agreeing to prioritize the forward’s full […]

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday leveraged a high-profile cultural event in London to advance Nigeria’s economic narrative and reinforce the country’s growing influence through cultural diplomacy, declaring that ongoing reforms are steering the nation towards recovery and long-term stability. Speaking at a reception hosted by the British Government at Tate Modern as part of his […]

The Nigerian police, human rights organizations and Nigerians have raised an urgent alarm over reports of sexual violence occurring under the guise of an “annual festival” in Ozoro community within Delta State. The reports, gained traction following the circulation of distressing video on social media platforms, suggest an environment where women are targeted for coordinated […]

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom. He arrived in Lagos alongside the First Lady, where he is expected to spend the Sallah break. The President was received at the airport by senior government officials, including his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with applause from those […]

As Muslims nationwide prepare for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Delta State has announced the deployment of 1,070 personnel in a statewide security operation aimed at safeguarding lives, property, and critical infrastructure. The Delta State Commandant of the NSCDC, Chinedu Igbo, ordered the large-scale deployment, directing officers to […]

The Peoples Democratic Party in Plateau State has suspended Peter Tongshep, a newly elected chairman of a faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Tongshep, who was elected last Tuesday alongside 38 other executive members, was until his emergence the PDP chairman in Mikang Local Government Area and the party’s […]

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to Oral Healthcare, with plans to reach at least three million Nigerians through expanded services and awareness campaigns, as the country marked World Oral Health Day 2026. Speaking during a commemorative event in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, […]

Normalcy returned to Maiduguri, the epicentre of Nigeria’s 17-year Islamist insurgency, yesterday, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive that all service chiefs must relocate to the Borno State capital, as the theatre of Boko Haram/ISWAP experienced a resurgence of attacks and bombings. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Army […]

Iran’s military renewed threats on Thursday to destroy the region’s energy infrastructure were its facilities to be attacked again during the US-Israel war with the Islamic republic. “We warn the enemy that you made a major mistake in attacking the energy infrastructure of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the response is underway and not […]

China condemned on Thursday the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli air strike, calling it “unacceptable”. Beijing is a partner of Iran but has also criticised Tehran’s strikes against Gulf states housing US military bases. Larijani was the highest-profile Iranian killed since supreme leader Ali Khamenei and other senior figures […]