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…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially presented Vice President Kashim Shettima with thecertificate confirming his nomination as running mate for the 2027 presidential election on the platformof the All Progressives Congress (APC).The formal presentation took place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Theceremony was attended by senior APC leaders, members…
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…
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has announced a dramatic improvement in thecountry’s net foreign exchange reserves, which have risen from approximately $3 billion to $40 billionsince the beginning of the current administration. Cardoso made the disclosure on Thursday, July 16, 2026, while speaking at a high-level economicstakeholders’ forum in Abuja.He described the…
Singer and actress Cassie Ventura is facing new allegations from a former male escort, Clayton Howard, who had filed a lawsuit in connection to Diddy.But Howard has publicly responded to her attempt to have his lawsuit dismissed, alleging that she and her legal team try to discredit and harass him. He also argued that Cassie’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has highlighted measurable progress on his administration’s ambitiouspledge to deliver 100,000 affordable homes nationwide, stating that the Renewed Hope HousingProgramme is on track with thousands of units already under construction across the country.The President made the remarks on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, while reviewing the achievements of hisadministration’s housing initiatives. President…
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…
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the award-winning Somali referee selected to become the first Somali official toreferee at a men’s FIFA World Cup, has expressed deep disappointment after being denied entry intothe United States.Artan was barred from entering the US on Saturday, June 6, 2026, upon arrival at Miami InternationalAirport, despite holding a valid visa and diplomatic…
The first batch of Nigerians voluntarily repatriated from South Africa is scheduled to arrive in Nigeria onThursday, June 11, 2026.The Federal Government confirmed the development on Monday, June 8, 2026, through the Ministry ofForeign Affairs. The government is deploying five evacuation flights operated by Air Peace to bring back willing Nigeriansamid rising xenophobic tensions and…
