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UCI Cycling World Championship's President eyes Rwanda as cycling’s next global hub

Rwanda Hosts UCI Cycling World Championships

By Ifunanya / September 24, 2025

Rwanda has made history by becoming the first African nation to host the UCI Cycling World Championships, a prestigious event […]

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President of DRC’s National Assembly steps down amid calls for him to resign

Congo Leader Vital Kamerhe Resigns Amid Assembly Vote

By Ifunanya / September 24, 2025

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a significant development has occurred in the country’s political landscape. Vital Kamerhe, the President […]

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Tinubu will continue to be unpopular untill results of reform start showing - Shehu Sani

Shehu Sani Slams N20bn Donation to National Library as Eye Service

By Ifunanya / September 24, 2025

Senator Shehu Sani has expressed skepticism about donations made to high-profile projects, describing them as “eye service” for people in […]

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NUPENG, PENGASSAN reject Nigerian govt’s planned sale of JV oil assets — Daily Nigerian

Nigeria oil unions oppose government stake sale plan

By Ifunanya / September 23, 2025

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of […]

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North fears supporting Peter Obi means extra four years for South - Aisha Yesufu

Senate accused of being used after unsealing suspended senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan office

By Ifunanya / September 23, 2025

A recent development in the Nigerian Senate has sparked reaction from a prominent advocacy group leader. Aisha Yesufu, convener of […]

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Saudi’s Grand Mufti Abdulaziz al-Sheikh dies at 82 — Daily Nigerian

Saudi Grand Mufti Abdulaziz al-Sheikh dies at 82

By Ifunanya / September 23, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Abdulaziz al-Sheikh has passed away at the age of 82, the Royal Court announced on Tuesday. […]

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Why Abuja-Kaduna train derailed - Nigerian Railway Corporation

Nigerian train derailment caused by human error overspeeding

By Ifunanya / September 23, 2025

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has determined that human error and overspeeding were the primary causes of the recent derailment of […]

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Gov. Radda promises special scholarship for Katsina indigenes who memorised Qur’an — Daily Nigerian

Katsina Governor Offers Scholarships to Quran Memorizers

By Ifunanya / September 23, 2025

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has announced plans to offer special scholarships to indigenes who have memorized the Holy […]

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Family member provides details on abduction of Plateau lawmaker

Lawmaker Abduction: Plateau State Rep Jacob Kidnapped

By Ifunanya / September 23, 2025

A Plateau State lawmaker, Hon. Denty Laven Jacob, representing Pankshin South Constituency, has been abducted by unknown gunmen from his […]

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Nigerian govt to transform Agric sector for economic growth – VP Shettima — Daily Nigerian

Nigeria showcases 200 billion dollar energy transition opportunity to investors

By Ifunanya / September 23, 2025

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has presented the country’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to investors at the 80th Session […]

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