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  • Senator Karimi Backs Tinubu 2027, Highlights Kogi Infrastructure Gains

    By Ifunanya | August 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Senator Karimi Backs Tinubu 2027, Highlights Kogi Infrastructure Gains

    Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Nigeria’s Kogi West Senatorial District, has pledged unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released Wednesday in Lokoja and distributed by […]

  • Gulumbe Villagers Urge Kebbi Governor to Stop Alleged Land Grab

    By Ifunanya | August 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Gulumbe Villagers Urge Kebbi Governor to Stop Alleged Land Grab

    A rural farming community in Nigeria’s Kebbi State has called on Governor Nasir Idris to intervene in a bitter dispute over what they describe as the forced takeover of ancestral farmlands by an individual allegedly […]

  • Putin and Trump Envoy Discuss Ukraine War as Sanctions Deadline Nears

    By Ifunanya | August 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Putin and Trump Envoy Discuss Ukraine War as Sanctions Deadline Nears

    A high-stakes meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday yielded little immediate progress in resolving the protracted war in Ukraine, as both sides traded diplomatic “signals” under the […]

  • Civil Rights Icon Jackson Home Moves to Greenfield Village

    By Ifunanya | August 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Civil Rights Icon Jackson Home Moves to Greenfield Village

    A historically significant house linked to the U.S. civil rights movement has been meticulously relocated from Selma, Alabama, to Michigan’s Henry Ford Museum as part of efforts to preserve African-American history during a politically charged […]

  • BBNaija’s Kola Halts Dede Pursuit, Avoids Ozo-Nengi Simp Narrative

    By Ifunanya | August 6, 2025 | Comments Off on BBNaija’s Kola Halts Dede Pursuit, Avoids Ozo-Nengi Simp Narrative

    A contestant on the current season of Big Brother Naija has shifted tactics in his interactions with a fellow housemate after acknowledging parallels to a controversial past storyline from the reality show. Kola, a housemate […]

  • Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger Boost Flood Readiness After NiMet Alerts

    By Ifunanya | August 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger Boost Flood Readiness After NiMet Alerts

    Three Nigerian states are ramping up flood preparedness efforts ahead of the peak rainy season, deploying emergency plans, community outreach, and cross-sector partnerships to avert a repeat of past crises. The measures follow warnings from […]

  • Lebanon Urges Army to Disarm Hezbollah Amid US Pressure

    By Ifunanya | August 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Lebanon Urges Army to Disarm Hezbollah Amid US Pressure

    The Lebanese government called on its national army Tuesday to draft a plan by year’s end to consolidate all weapons under state control, a direct challenge to the Iran-backed Hezbollah, which has vowed to resist […]

  • Rivers LG Polls by Sole Administrator Ruled Unconstitutional

    By Ifunanya | August 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Rivers LG Polls by Sole Administrator Ruled Unconstitutional

    A legal advocacy group has raised alarms over plans by Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas, to organize local government elections, calling the move unconstitutional. Victor Giwa, National Coordinator of Advocates for […]

  • Big Brother Naija: Ivatar & Joanna Clash Over Fitness Task Drama

    By Ifunanya | August 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Big Brother Naija: Ivatar & Joanna Clash Over Fitness Task Drama

    Tensions flared during a wager task practice session on the popular Nigerian reality show Big Brother Naija this week, as housemates Ivatar and Joanna engaged in a fiery altercation that drew swift reactions from viewers. […]

  • Nigerian Lawmaker Threatens WAEC Over 192k Withheld Exam Results

    By Ifunanya | August 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigerian Lawmaker Threatens WAEC Over 192k Withheld Exam Results

    A Nigerian lawmaker has threatened legal action against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) if it fails to release withheld results for over 192,000 students accused of malpractice, calling the move a “pure act of […]

  • ADC to Pick Nominee Amid Tinubu Governance Backlash

    By Ifunanya | August 6, 2025 | Comments Off on ADC to Pick Nominee Amid Tinubu Governance Backlash

    A senior aide to Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s leadership as economically disastrous and vowed that opposition parties will prioritize democratic processes to address voter frustrations. Paul Ibe, Abubakar’s […]

  • Trump Alleges Biden Admin Pressured Banks to Drop Him Post-January 6

    By Ifunanya | August 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump Alleges Biden Admin Pressured Banks to Drop Him Post-January 6

    Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that major financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, ceased handling his accounts following pressure from the Biden administration. The allegations, reported by the New York […]

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