Tinubu Salutes Troops for Quick Action in Benin Crisis
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Nigerian armed forces for their swift and decisive action in assisting the Government of Benin Republic to repel a coup attempt that threatened the country’s 35-year-old democracy on Sunday. The coup, led by Colonel Pascal Tigri, disrupted constitutional order at dawn when the
Chelsea Held to Goalless Draw by Bournemouth
Chelsea’s Premier League trip to the south coast ended in a goalless draw against Bournemouth on Saturday, leaving both sides with more questions than answers as the season enters its crucial phase. The match was marked by injury concerns for both teams. Bournemouth’s Liam Delap was forced off after appearing
Arteta Confident Arsenal Will Bounce Back
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has vowed that his team will recover quickly and move on from their dramatic 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday, insisting the setback is just part of the challenges of the English Premier League. Speaking after the game, Arteta acknowledged the intensity of the league
KWAM 1 Asked to Prove Royal Lineage in Bid for Awujale Throne
The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode has instructed Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, to formally declare his royal lineage as part of his bid to become the next Awujale of Ijebuland. KWAM 1, in a letter dated December 3, 2025, addressed to the chairman of the
Dino Melaye Alleges ADC Leadership Rift, Says Abejide Expelled
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has accused Leke Abejide, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, of attempting to provoke a leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a post on his Facebook page, Melaye stated that Abejide, who represents the Yagba East/Yagba
PDP Sets Up Caretaker Committee Ahead of National Convention
As the tenure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) ends on Tuesday, December 9, the party has constituted a 13-member National Caretaker Committee to manage its affairs pending a national convention. The decision was made at the 104th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja
Tinubu Nominates Ibas, Dambazau, Enang, Others as Ambassadors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a new list of ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, naming former service chiefs, ex-government officials, and political figures as part of his latest diplomatic appointments aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s foreign representation. The list includes the immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State
USA Gives UNICEF $5m for Lifesaving Nutrition in Nigeria
The United States government has donated $5 million to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to expand lifesaving nutrition assistance for vulnerable children and mothers across Nigeria, amid rising cases of severe acute malnutrition in several states. Announcing the funding on Thursday, U.S. officials said the contribution will enable UNICEF
Tijani Charts Nigeria’s Tech Future
When Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani was appointed Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy in August 2023, expectations ran high. Known across Africa’s tech ecosystem as a visionary entrepreneur and co-founder of Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), Tijani arrived at the Federal Executive Council with a reputation for turning ideas into institutions. In
A Month-by-Month Chronicle: Nyesom Wike in 2025
Here is a detailed month-by-month timeline of key events, actions, and controversies involving Nyesom Wike during 2025 as gleaned from public media reporting. The timeline captures infrastructure efforts, policy decisions, political flashpoints and public statements over the course of the year. January 2025 February 2025 March 2025 April 2025 May