Russia Becomes First Nation To Officially Recognize Taliban Government
In a landmark move, Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, calling it a step toward stronger bilateral cooperation.
Nigeria Ignored As Trump Invites 5 African Presidents To White House
Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu has been excluded from a scheduled meeting and lunch between President Donald Trump and leaders from five African countries to discuss commercial opportunities aimed at…
Nico Williams Signs New Athletic Contract Amid Transfer Twist
Athletic Bilbao announced on Friday that Spain forward Nico Williams has extended his contract with the club until 2035, increasing his release clause and effectively shutting down growing interest from…
Elon Musk Is Quietly Stacking An Uncommon Asset
Billionaire Elon Musk is among the public figures most closely followed by the crypto community on social media.
Survey Uncovers Persistent Barriers To Sexual, Reproductive Health In Nigeria
The Integrated Community Listening Survey, conducted by Nigeria Health Watch, has revealed persistent barriers to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), especially among young adults and rural communities.
In Imo: Reps Pass Bill for South East Vocational Institute Through Second Reading
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish the South East Institute for Vocational and Entrepreneurial Studies in Umuobun, Imo State, as part…
North Korean Crosses The Heavily Fortified Border To South Korea
An unidentified North Korean man crossed the heavily fortified land border separating the two Koreas and is in South Korean custody, the South’s military said Friday.
Japanese Govt Moves To Deepen Medical Interventions In Enugu
The Japanese government, through its Embassy in Nigeria, is expanding its medical interventions in Enugu State by setting up mega incinerators to manage medical waste at 26 primary health facilities…
Japan Plans ‘World First’ Deep-Sea Mineral Extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation programme said Thursday.
Airline Operators Urge Review Of $300 Helicopter Landing Fee
A trustee of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Roland Iyayi, has urged the federal government to reconsider the $300 landing fee on helicopters.
Life Of Ancient Egyptian Potter Revealed In DNA Analysis
Ancient Egypt went through a period of major change between 4,500-4,800 years ago. The country's Early Dynastic period was transitioning into the Old Kingdom period.
Enugu Govt Announces Commencement Of Enugu Air Commercial Flights On Monday
The Enugu State Government has announced that its state-owned airline, Enugu Air, will begin commercial operations on Monday, July 7, 2025. The announcement was contained in a post by the…
Australian Airline Qantas Says Hit By ‘Significant’ Cyberattack
Australian airline Qantas said Wednesday it was investigating a "significant" cyberattack, after hackers infiltrated a system containing sensitive data on six million customers.
FG Unveils $40m ICT Project To Digitize Tertiary Education
The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled a forty million-dollar ICT project aimed at digitising and transforming tertiary education in Nigeria.
Equity Market Rebounds With N378bn Gain
The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) rebounded on Wednesday, reversing four days of bearish trend with a gain of N378 billion. The NGX market capitalisation rose by N378 billion representing 0.5…
Federation Cup: Ebonyi Gov Gifts Abakaliki FC Players N1m Each
The Ebonyi Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has rewarded 34 registered players of Abakaliki Football Club with N1million each after emerging the runner-up in the 2025 President Federation Cup on June 28.
Pop Singer ‘Can’t Remember’ How Many Abortions She’s Had
Lily Allen did not hold back while reflecting on her history of abortions.
I’m Still In Labour Party, No Plan To Join ADC Coalition, Says Abia Governor Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has distanced himself from the newly formed opposition coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
New Evidence Suggests Russian Forces Shot Down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243
Russian military forces were involved in the missile strike on Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 which crashed on 25 December 2024, a new audio recording and a letter published by an…
Igbo Not Cursed, But Victims Of Systemic Conspiracies — IPOB Lawyer
A human rights lawyer and lead counsel for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has described the challenges facing the South-East region in Nigeria as largely self-inflicted.