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…
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…
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, 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 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:…
There was a time when saying what you did was simple. “I sell thrifted T-shirts online.” “I fix eyelashes.” That was it. Clear and direct. Nobody asked for more. Somewhere along the way, that simplicity began to feel insufficient. In this era of overhyped LinkedIn profiles and packaged Instagram bios a thrift vendor is now a “curated vintage…
Dr. Tanko Sununu, former Minister of State for Education, has strongly urged Nigerian youths not todistance themselves from politics but to actively participate in shaping the country’s future.Sununu made the call on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, while delivering a keynote address at a youthleadership summit organised by a coalition of student bodies and youth groups…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order capping the stay of most foreign students in theUnited States at a maximum of four years.The order was issued on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and applies primarily to new F-1 student visaapprovals. It aims to prevent long-term stays under student visas and encourage graduates to return totheir…
The African Peoples Movement (APM) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately suspendMinister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, and constitute an independent panel to investigate allegedirregularities in road projects under the ministry. The group made the demand in a detailed statement issued on Thursday, July 16, 2026, signed by itsNational Coordinator, Olawale Okunniyi.The APM…
Atlético Madrid have firmly rejected a €150 million offer from city rivals Real Madrid for Argentine striker Julián Álvarez. The development was confirmed on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, when Real Madrid issued an official statement detailing their formal bid and Atlético’s swift rejection. In a rare public disclosure, Real Madrid announced: “Real Madrid C.F. announces…
