The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to resign his appointment and focus on what he described as his “obsession with Rivers State politics.” Basiru made the call in a statement issued on Monday, insisting that Wike has …
The Federal Government has unveiled new measures to curb malpractices during the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. Education Minister Tunji Alausa and Minister of State for Education Suwaiba Ahmed said the reforms include enhanced question randomisation and serialisation, ensuring each candidate receives a unique version of the examination to …
Rep. Riley M. Moore, a U.S. lawmaker representing Virginia’s Second District, has vowed that the United States will continue to protect Nigerian Christians in the face of recent ISIS threats. In an interview with Newsmen, Moore reacted to a statement from ISIS demanding that Nigerian Christians either convert to Islam or face death. He emphasised …
A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Shimane Prefecture on Tuesday morning, sending tremors across parts of the country’s western region but causing no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake occurred in eastern Shimane Prefecture on the western side of Honshu Island. The tremor registered an …
The United States has expanded its controversial visa bond policy, adding seven more countries, five of them in Africa, to the list of nations whose citizens may be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 before entering the country. Under the latest update by the Trump administration, passport holders from Bhutan, Botswana, the Central …
NCR Nigeria Plc emerged at the forefront of a broadly bullish Nigerian stock market in 2025, as investors enjoyed one of the strongest rallies in recent years. The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) delivered a robust 51.19 per cent year-to-date return, reflecting sustained buying interest across sectors. By the close of trading on …
Nigeria booked a convincing place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a dominant 4–0 victory over Mozambique on Monday night. The emphatic win marked a historic milestone for the Super Eagles, who recorded their first-ever run of four consecutive victories at the AFCON finals. Eric Chelle’s side also finished top …
Nigeria’s reliance on overseas medical treatment is rapidly declining, according to new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data. Between January and June 2025, medical tourism spending fell 96.2% year-on-year, dropping from $2.38 million in the first half of 2024 to just $0.09 million over the same period in 2025. The sharp $2.29 million contraction marks …
Manchester United have officially parted ways with Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim after a turbulent 14-month tenure at Old Trafford. The decision comes in the wake of Amorim’s outspoken comments following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Leeds United, during which he publicly criticised the club’s hierarchy, urging them to “do their jobs”. The 40-year-old leaves Manchester United …
Samsung Electronics plans to double the number of mobile devices with its “Galaxy AI” features this year, aiming to reach 800 million units. The AI capabilities, powered largely by Google’s Gemini model, are designed to give Samsung an edge in the intensifying global race for artificial intelligence. By the end of 2025, about 400 million …
