Trump Says US Not Finished With Iran
President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is “not finished at all with Iran,” indicatingcontinued pressure on the Islamic Republic amid ongoing regional tensions.Trump made the comment on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, during a press interaction at the White House. Hewas responding to questions about recent developments in the Middle East, including reported…
FG Urges AU to Crack Down on Illicit Terror Funding
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to intensify efforts and adoptstronger, coordinated measures to combat illicit funding of terrorism across the continent.Nigeria’s representative made the appeal on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, during a high-level AU session onpeace and security held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The delegation stressed that terrorist…
ECOWAS Plans to Launch Single Currency for West Africa by 2027
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to launchinga single regional currency, known as the Eco, by 2027.This ambitious plan was discussed and endorsed during the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWASAuthority of Heads of State and Government, held in Abuja, Nigeria, on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The Eco is…
Tinubu Congratulates UK’s New Prime Minister, Seeks Stronger Bilateral Ties
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom andreaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.The message was conveyed in an official statement issued on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, by the NigerianPresidency. Tinubu extended warm felicitations to the UK leader following their assumption of office and…
I Risked My Life for Niger Delta Peace – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that he personally risked his life to restore peace to theNiger Delta region during his administration.Jonathan made the remark on Monday, July 20, 2026, while speaking at a high-level stakeholders’meeting on regional development and security in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.He recalled the intense challenges his government faced in addressing…
New UK Prime Minister Not the Leader Britain Needs — Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch, Conservative MP and former leadership contender, has sharply criticised the current UKPrime Minister, stating that he is “not the leader Britain needs at this critical time.”Badenoch made the remarks on Monday, July 20, 2026, during a speech at a Conservative Party event inLondon. She argued that the government’s approach to the economy, immigration,…
Kwankwaso Confirms Written One-Term Pact with Obi
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State and a prominent opposition figure, hasconfirmed the existence of a written agreement with Peter Obi stipulating a one-term pact if either ofthem wins the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso made the disclosure on Monday, July 20, 2026, during a live television interview. He statedthat the pact was…
2030 FIFA World Cup to Be Hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain
The FIFA World Cup 2030 will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, marking the first timethe tournament is held on the African continent since South Africa hosted in 2010.FIFA officially confirmed the decision on Sunday, July 19, 2026, following the evaluation of bids andapproval by the FIFA Council. The announcement came after a…
Isaac Fayose Hails Obi as ‘Incoming President’
Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, and a prominent PDPchieftain has described Peter Obi as the “incoming president” of Nigeria, just days after publiclycriticising him.Fayose made the remarks on Friday, July 17, 2026, during a live television interview. The sudden shift intone has drawn significant attention, given his earlier comments…
Iraq and US Sign 48 Agreements During Al-Sudani’s Official Visit
Iraq and the United States have signed 48 bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding during the official visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani to Washington, D.C.The agreements were formalised on Friday, July 17, 2026, covering a broad spectrum of cooperation inenergy, security, trade, education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, and reconstruction. Energy and Oil Sector:…
