Politics

Chinese President Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing as the two leaders opened a series of high-profile meetings aimed at deepening bilateral relations and projecting defiance toward Western powers. Both leaders described their countries’ partnership as being at an unprecedented level, underscoring shared opposition to U.S. […]

On Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Tianjin, China, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, highlighting the “special and privileged” relationship between the two countries. The leaders discussed regional stability, energy cooperation, and growing bilateral trade, with Putin […]

Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has praised the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland for sentencing Simon Ekpa to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences. Describing the ruling as a landmark victory, General Musa emphasized that the conviction sends a strong message that those who incite and fund […]

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has dismissed allegations by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the federal government pays or offers inducements to bandits. In a statement on Monday, the ONSA described the claims as false and baseless, emphasizing that the administration has never been involved […]

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has emphasized the strategic value of indigenous language proficiency among Nigerian Army personnel, describing it as essential for intelligence-driven operations. Speaking at the graduation of a two-month language training, he noted that effective communication with local communities enhances trust and strengthens the military’s […]

UEFA has confirmed that four bids remain in the race to host the 2029 UEFA Women’s European Championship after Italy withdrew on Friday. The contenders are Germany, Poland, Portugal, and a joint bid by Denmark and Sweden, with the winning host set to be announced on December 3. Following the […]

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has given the Federal Government 21 days to address long-standing issues affecting polytechnic education in Nigeria or face possible industrial action. The ultimatum was announced in Lagos on Thursday by the Yaba College of Technology ASUP Chairman, Mr. Monday Ojo, who spoke on […]

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has summoned all stakeholders in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry to a meeting scheduled for next week in Lagos to resolve the escalating dispute between state governments and electricity distribution companies. The crisis deepened after the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission […]

The Kwara State Government has restated its commitment to improving education and empowerment for young girls through the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment, AGILE. At a sensitisation programme in Share, Ifelodun Local Government, the State Project Coordinator, Adeshina Salami, represented by Mrs. Omolola Ayanshola, explained that the “Second […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed Tuesday, September 2, 2025, for the inauguration of its National Convention Organising Committee at the party’s National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. In a statement on Thursday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the 110-member committee, chaired by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu […]